Brazilian Business Expansion Boosts Exports to Chile with New Trade Round
Brazilian manufacturers and ApexBrasil launch a business round in Chile to boost exports amid strong growth in road implement sales.
- • The Move Brazil project will hold its first business round in Santiago from March 17-19 with 48 Brazilian companies.
- • Brazilian exports of trailers and semi-trailers grew 43.49% in 2025, totaling 4,959 units sold abroad.
- • Chile was the biggest importer of Brazilian road implements in 2024, surpassing Paraguay and Uruguay.
- • Move Brazil aims to enhance Brazil’s reputation as a manufacturer of capital goods and technology through export promotion.
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The National Association of Manufacturers of Road Implements (ANFIR), in collaboration with the Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (ApexBrasil), is spearheading a significant trade initiative in Chile. From March 17 to 19, 48 Brazilian companies will participate in the first business round of the Move Brazil project held in Santiago, aiming to expand exports of road implements, parts, and components.
This move follows a robust 43.49% growth in Brazilian exports in 2025, with 4,959 trailers and semi-trailers sold internationally compared to 3,456 the previous year. Chile remains the top importer of Brazilian road implements, having imported 1,124 units in 2024, ahead of Paraguay and Uruguay.
According to José Carlos Sprícigo, president of ANFIR, Brazilian companies supply solutions tailored to Chilean market demands, explaining the strong local preference. Move Brazil seeks to strengthen Brazil's image as a capital goods manufacturer and technology provider with trade fairs and business rounds. ANFIR, representing road implement manufacturers since 1980, and ApexBrasil continue to promote Brazilian products abroad and attract foreign investments.
The Santiago event underscores Brazil's strategic efforts to consolidate its presence in South America through targeted trade promotion and sector-focused export growth, highlighting Brazilian manufacturing prowess and technological advancement in capital goods.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
