Impactos da pandemia de COVID-19 na exportação das principais commodities agrícolas do Brasil para a China

Abstract

Commodities play an increasingly crucial role in the Brazilian economy, consolidating agribusiness as an essential pillar of growth. China's economic advancement has boosted the commercialization of Brazilian basic products, given its demand for commodities. In this context, this study investigates the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the exports of Brazil's main agricultural commodities to China. Initially, it explores the theories of international trade and Brazil-China relations, covering the liberal and nationalist theoretical approaches, the comparative advantages of bilateral trade, and the application of the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem in the relationship between those countries. The work also seeks to analyze and understand commercial history, from agreements at the end of the 19th century to the growing commercial deepening between the nations in the 21st century. Subsequently, it analyzes the impacts of the pandemic on Brazilian agribusiness and exports to China, emphasizing soybeans, sugarcane, cotton, and meats, as beef, pork, and poultry. The study provides a comprehensive view of the relationship between those countries during global economic changes, enriching the understanding of these scenarios.