Brazil's economy is the largest in all of South America. Exporting to Brazil is an interesting opportunity for European companies to conquer the newly emerging market. Goods from Europe to Brazil are most often transported by sea. This type, in addition to transport aviation is the mainstay of cargo imports in Brazil. Sea freight is handled by Brazil's largest ports such as Rio de Janeiro and Santos. Brazil's GDP in 2022 was USD 1.92 trillion in a country with a population of 207.7 million people. The Brazilian market has great growth potential, which Polish companies can tap into in time.
How long does it take to ship from Poland to Brazil by sea?
Maritime transport from Poland to Brazil let's assume from Gdansk to the port of Rio de Janeiro is approx. 27-35 days. However, the transit time depends very much on the shipowner we choose. The fastest services are 27 days, but we can find shipowners who offer transport from Poland to Brazil in 35 days or even 55 days.
How much does shipping from Poland to Brazil cost?
Of course, the answer to this question will be 'it depends'. Depending on whether you are shipping LCL general cargo or FCL full container loads, the price will vary. However, below is the average rate for a 40 HC container. The price is for freight only, without other additional costs. For a detailed quote for sea freight from Poland to Brazil, please contact us.
Alternative to sea transport
Sea and air transport are the only options for freight from Poland to Brazil. Airfreight to Brazil occupies 2 to 7 days depending on the service we choose and the entire customs process, including clearance, fees, etc.
Which containers are present in sea transport to Brazil:
The most common containers found in maritime transport are the 40 HC / 40 DV and 20 DV containers. In most cases, these are the containers that are used.
40 HC --> 67.3 CBM capacity
20 DV --> 32.3 CBM capacity
40 DV --> 76.3 CBM capacity
Concept of LCL and FCL in maritime transport
In maritime transport we can ship cargo FCL or FULL CONTAINER LOAD or LCL - LESS CONTAINER LOAD. FCL refers to full container quantities i.e. a whole container of goods, while LCL refers to all smaller loads under one container.
For LCL loads, the quantity of goods is given by the number of CBMs. For example 14 CBMs of goods.
Most frequently exported goods from Poland to Brazil
Brazil imports many products from Poland, below are the most frequently exported goods by Poland:
MerchandiseValueYear
Machinery and equipment, nuclear reactors, boilers
$163.58M
2023
Electrical, electronic products
$82.21M
2023
Pharmaceutical products
$74.26M
2023
Vehicles other than railways, trams
$68.96M
2023
Rubber articles
$44.63M
2023
Plastics
$28.49M
2023
Flour products, malt, starch, wheat gluten
$23.97M
2023
Articles of iron or steel
$22.32M
2023
Optical, photo, technical, medical instruments
$21.77M
2023
Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products
$19.10M
2023
Cereals, flour, starch, dairy preparations and products
$12.65M
2023
Miscellaneous base metal articles
$10.37M
2023
Cocoa and cocoa products
$9.93M
2023
Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes
$9.89M
2023
Paper and board, articles of pulp, paper and board
$9.31M
2023
Ceramic products
$9.21M
2023
Sugars and sugar confectionery
$8.77M
2023
Stone, gypsum, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials
$7.64M
2023
Organic chemicals
$5.45M
2023
Miscellaneous chemical products
$5.38M
2023
Railway locomotives, tramway rolling stock rail, equipment
$4.53M
2023
Essential oils, perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries
$4.17M
2023
Aircraft, spacecraft
$3.80M
2023
Aluminium
$3.78M
2023
Various food preparations
$3.59M
2023
Artificial fertilisers
$2.54M
2023
Impregnated, coated or laminated textile fabrics
$2.32M
2023
Furniture, lighting, signs, prefabricated buildings
$2.14M
2023
Glass and glassware
$1.68M
2023
Food industry waste, animal feed
$1.13M
2023
Tanning extracts, dyes, tannins, their derivatives, pigments
$1.12M
2023
Tools, instruments, cutlery made of base metals
$1.10M
2023
Toys, games, sports equipment
$891.93K
2023
Salt, sulphur, earth, stone, gypsum, lime and cement
$869.20K
2023
Coffee, tea, mate and spices
$846.08K
2023
Articles of apparel, not knitted or crocheted
$749.57K
2023
Copper
$706.90K
2023
Albuminoids, modified starches, glues, enzymes
$679.98K
2023
Wadding, felt, non-woven materials, fibres, cords, ropes
$678.45K
2023
Articles of apparel, knitted or crocheted
$601.40K
2023
Footwear, gaiters and the like
$573.12K
2023
Vegetables, fruits, nuts, food preparations
$545.94K
2023
Beverages, spirits and vinegar
$512.85K
2023
Leather goods, animal guts, harnesses, travel goods
$502.50K
2023
Edible fruits, nuts, citrus peel, melons
$436.15K
2023
Vegetable oils, oleaginous fruits, grains, fruits, soybeans
$408.02K
2023
Miscellaneous manufactures
$398.70K
2023
Iron and steel
$288.00K
2023
Artificial fibres
$286.77K
2023
Other textiles, kits, used clothing
$235.95K
2023
Headgear
$219.91K
2023
Printed books, newspapers, paintings
$218.25K
2023
Edible vegetables, certain roots and tubers
$217.03K
2023
Soaps, lubricants, waxes, candles, modelling compounds
$210.34K
2023
Tobacco and tobacco substitutes
$197.61K
2023
Wood and wood products, charcoal
$157.69K
2023
Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins
$79.72K
2023
Ores, slag and ash
$59.19K
2023
Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches, pyrophorics
$55.25K
2023
Clocks and watches
$51.72K
2023
Exports to Brazil - summary
In summary, maritime exports to Brazil are a noteworthy trade option for European producers. The volume of imports to Brazil from Europe in 2022 was USD 44.3 trillion. Container shipping by sea allows for the transport of goods even of large dimensions. If you are interested in shipping cargo by sea then please contact us. We offer FCL, LCL and oversize transport services. We offer a comprehensive process and transport your shipment from our warehouse in Poland directly to your address in Brazil.
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