Brazil fertilizer imports witnessed strong growth in 2025, led by a sharp increase in phosphate-based shipments from Morocco. According to data from the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Brazil’s Ministry of Trade, phosphate fertilizer imports rose 30.19% year-on-year to reach $559.18 million between January and October. This significant rise highlights the growing importance of Moroccan suppliers in supporting Brazil’s agricultural needs.
Overall, Brazil fertilizer imports from Morocco totaled $1.31 billion in the first ten months of 2025, marking a 3.6% increase compared to the previous year. Most of this growth came from phosphate fertilizers and compound fertilizers, both crucial for Brazil’s expanding crop production. The increase was strong enough that Brazilian imports from Morocco exceeded Brazil’s exports to the kingdom during the same period.
Meanwhile, Brazil’s exports to Morocco fell 5% to around $1 billion. Key export products included sugar, corn, and livestock. However, sugar exports experienced a steep 35.2% decline, dropping to $462.4 million. Despite weaker outbound shipments, bilateral trade remained balanced.
Total trade between the two countries stood at $2.3 billion, remaining relatively stable compared with 2024. The growth in Brazil fertilizer imports helped offset the drop in Brazilian exports, keeping overall trade volumes steady.
The rise in fertilizer imports reflects Brazil’s strong agricultural demand, especially in crops such as soybeans, corn, and sugarcane. With Morocco emerging as a leading global supplier of phosphate fertilizers, the partnership between the two countries is expected to strengthen further. Analysts believe Brazil will continue to depend on international fertilizer suppliers to support its expanding farmland and high-yield crop production.
