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UAE–Brazil Partnership: A Strategic Economic Alliance
The economic relationship between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Brazil has continued to deepen and diversify, reflecting strong strategic alignment, expanding commercial ties and a steady increase in bilateral investment.
Building on over five decades of diplomatic relations, both countries are strengthening economic cooperation and unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment and sustainable development.
Trade and Investment Overview
UAE exports to Brazil primarily include energy products (such as oil and urea), industrial inputs and machinery. In parallel, Emirati sovereign wealth funds and private sector companies have emerged as key investors in Brazil’s infrastructure, finance, logistics, energy and sustainability sectors.
Bilateral trade maintained a positive trajectory through 2025, supported by high-level negotiations toward the Mercosur–UAE Free Trade Agreement, expected to be concluded in the near term. The agreement aims to reduce tariffs, facilitate services and investment flows, and strengthen regulatory cooperation—creating conditions for trade expansion well beyond current levels.
Strategic Sectors and Economic Alignment
Agribusiness remains a cornerstone of the UAE–Brazil partnership. The UAE ranks among the principal international markets for Brazilian agricultural products, with trade growth between 2023 and 2025 reflecting a significant expansion in exports to the Emirates and reinforcing long-term food security cooperation.
Energy and infrastructure represent additional pillars of bilateral engagement. Emirati investments are being directed toward renewable energy projects, logistics platforms and Brazil’s industrial value chains, contributing to sustainable growth and industrial modernization.
Tax and Regulatory Developments
In 2025, Brazil officially removed the UAE from its list of jurisdictions subject to preferential tax regimes, signaling enhanced financial transparency and regulatory alignment. This development is expected to further facilitate bilateral investment and strengthen investor confidence.
Regional and Global Strategic Cooperation
The strategic alignment between Brazil and the UAE extends to multilateral platforms such as the G20, BRICS, and international climate action forums. During Brazil’s 2025 BRICS Chairmanship, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to economic cooperation, sustainable development, logistics integration and technology exchange.
Outlook for 2026 and Beyond
As the UAE–Brazil partnership advances toward a more mature and strategic phase, the anticipated Mercosur–UAE Free Trade Agreement and the deepening of bilateral economic frameworks are set to redefine the scope of cooperation between the two countries. The relationship is evolving from traditional trade dynamics toward integrated value chains, long-term investments and joint production ecosystems across priority sectors such as energy, AI, technology, defense, agribusiness, bioeconomy and advanced manufacturing.