A specialized meeting on the supply chain and trade between Iran and Brazil was held this morning, organized by the Iran Transport and Logistics Federation. In this meeting, Felipe Flores Pinto, the head of the consular section and deputy ambassador of Brazil in Iran, Abazar Barari, advisor to the president and deputy for international affairs, and Sina Alipour, a trade expert, discussed the capacities and challenges of trade exchanges between the two countries.
Changes in Trade Routes
Abazar Barari, examining the trade routes between Iran and Brazil from a logistical perspective, referred to the changes in traditional transportation routes between the two countries and said: "The traditional trade route between Iran and Brazil, which previously relied on maritime transport using large cargo ships, is currently facing limitations."
He added: "A significant portion of trade between Iran and Brazil is in the field of grains and food inputs. Currently, the southern route is facing limitations due to passing through Bab-el-Mandeb and the security challenges in this region. In contrast, part of the trade between Iran and Brazil is conducted via Turkey and the port of Mersin, which has become one of the active routes for goods transfer."
Increase in Transportation Costs
Barari also pointed out the significant increase in transportation costs, stating: "The cost of transporting a 40-foot container was about $3,000 before the war, but this figure has now reached at least $8,000." He explained that transport trucks from the port of Mersin to Iran now charge no less than $6,000 for transportation. Including the cost of transferring goods to the port of Mersin, the total shipping cost exceeds $8,000.
This increase in costs is not limited to trade between Iran and Brazil and indicates widespread pressure on the global supply chain and logistics. However, its impact on the trade between the two countries is more significant, as a large portion of imported goods from Brazil consists of bulk goods and food products.
Alipour also noted in this meeting the economic capacities of the two countries, identifying Iran and Brazil as two populous countries in the Southern Hemisphere, both members of the BRICS group. He also referred to the trade statistics between Iran and Brazil in 2025, stating: "In that year, Iran had about $3 billion in imports from Brazil, most of which included corn, soybeans, animal feed, and other food products."
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