Brazilian imports of natural rubber fell by almost 30% in the first four months of the year.

Brazil imported 14,800 tons of natural rubber in April, a volume 2.0% lower than that recorded in the same month last year, according to data released by the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex) and analyzed in the new bi-weekly report. DATAGROIn the first four months of 2026, Brazilian imports of the commodity reached 50,860 tons, a 28.3% decrease compared to the same period last year. In April, Brazil imported 14,800 tons of natural rubber, according to SECEX data, a volume 2.0% lower than that recorded in March, indicating a slight decrease in the monthly flow of foreign purchases. In the accumulated period from January to April, Brazilian imports of natural rubber totaled 50,860 tons, a 28.34% decrease compared to the same period of the previous year. In financial terms, the CIF value of imports totaled US$ 104.49 million in the first four months of the year, a 35.6% decrease compared to the US$ 162.27 million recorded between January and April 2025. "This performance indicates not only a lower volume imported, but also a more pronounced decrease in the average value of foreign purchases in the annual comparison," points out the… DATAGROFor more information, access the complete bi-weekly report at [link]. analysis section of the DATAGRO Portal.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.