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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:
| Merchandise | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
