Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports) in Brazil
Brazil: Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports) was 11.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Brazil, 1962–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2025, fuel imports in Brazil stood at 11.1%.
That represents a change of down 16.0% on the previous year and down 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Brazil peaked at 54.5% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 9.2%, in 1998.
Brazil ranks 125th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 17.2% | — |
| 1963 | 17.4% | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 20.4% | +17.1% |
| 1965 | 20.6% | +0.6% |
| 1966 | 16.8% | -18.2% |
| 1967 | 15.6% | -7.1% |
| 1968 | 14.8% | -5.0% |
| 1969 | 12.9% | -13.1% |
| 1970 | 12.4% | -4.2% |
| 1971 | 14.2% | +14.6% |
| 1972 | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 15.1% | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 23.8% | +58.0% |
| 1975 | 26.2% | +9.8% |
| 1976 | 31.6% | +20.8% |
| 1977 | 34.0% | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 32.9% | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 37.1% | +12.8% |
| 1980 | 43.1% | +16.2% |
| 1981 | 50.5% | +17.2% |
| 1982 | 53.5% | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 54.5% | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 52.8% | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 47.2% | -10.6% |
| 1986 | 26.8% | -43.3% |
| 1987 | 32.6% | +21.6% |
| 1989 | 25.7% | -21.0% |
| 1990 | 26.9% | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 23.9% | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 24.7% | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 20.7% | -16.1% |
| 1994 | 14.9% | -28.3% |
| 1995 | 12.1% | -18.7% |
| 1996 | 13.1% | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 11.6% | -11.4% |
| 1998 | 9.2% | -20.5% |
| 1999 | 11.3% | +22.3% |
| 2000 | 14.9% | +31.6% |
| 2001 | 13.9% | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 14.8% | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 15.5% | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 18.3% | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 18.3% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 18.8% | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 19.5% | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 20.6% | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 16.0% | -22.4% |
| 2010 | 17.2% | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 19.0% | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 18.5% | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 19.6% | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 20.1% | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 15.6% | -22.4% |
| 2016 | 12.4% | -20.8% |
| 2017 | 14.7% | +18.9% |
| 2018 | 15.1% | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 13.9% | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 10.1% | -27.4% |
| 2021 | 13.6% | +35.0% |
| 2022 | 17.8% | +30.8% |
| 2023 | 15.4% | -13.1% |
| 2024 | 13.2% | -14.6% |
| 2025 | 11.1% | -16.0% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 11.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.9%, 86% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 11.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.6%, 81% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.0% | 12.9% | 20.6% | 8 |
| 1970s | 24.1% | 12.4% | 37.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.0% | 25.7% | 54.5% | 9 |
| 1990s | 16.8% | 9.2% | 26.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.1% | 13.9% | 20.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.6% | 12.4% | 20.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.5% | 10.1% | 17.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 122 Bosnia and Herzegovina 11.6% compare
- 123 Saint Lucia 11.4% compare
- 124 Uzbekistan 11.2% compare
- 126 Jordan 10.9% compare
- 127 North Macedonia 10.8% compare
- 128 Haiti 10.7% compare
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
- Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Brazil?
- Fuel imports in Brazil was 11.1% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 54.5% in 1983.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.2% in 1998.
- How does Brazil rank for fuel imports?
- Brazil ranks 125th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.