Brazil Chinese car imports soared 146.9% to US$5.2 billion in Jan-May 2026, making it the top global buyer ahead of Russia. The rush beats a July tariff hike.
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Key Facts
—Total Jan-May 2026 imports Brazil imported US$5.2 billion in Chinese vehicles, up 146.9% from US$2.1 billion a year earlier.
—Global ranking change Brazil jumped from 6th place among buyers of Chinese cars in Jan-May 2025 to 1st place in 2026, overtaking Russia (US$5.0 billion) and Belgium (US$3.8 billion).
—Electrified vehicle share About US$4.5 billion of the five-month total consisted of electric and hybrid vehicles.
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