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Brazil: Mobile Phone Market 2025

Mobile Phone Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian mobile phone market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mobile Phone Production in Brazil

In value terms, mobile phone production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mobile Phone Exports

Exports from Brazil

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of mobile phones increased by 24% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mobile phone exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 155%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and Paraguay (X units) were the main destinations of mobile phone exports from Brazil, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Paraguay ($X) constituted the largest markets for mobile phone exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +12.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average mobile phone export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 46%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+30.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mobile Phone Imports

Imports into Brazil

Mobile phone imports into Brazil rose markedly to X units in 2022, picking up by 8% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 163% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mobile phone imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main mobile phone supplier to Brazil, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X units), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -1.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mobile phones to Brazil, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +4.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mobile phone import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 49%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+8.2%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mobile phones in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 42% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Hong Kong SAR, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, Ethiopia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the largest producers of mobile phones in the world?

China remains the largest mobile phone producing country worldwide, accounting for 57% of total volume. Moreover, mobile phone production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sixfold. Vietnam ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of mobile phones to Brazil?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of mobile phone to Brazil, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR, with an 8% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of mobile phones from Brazil?

In value terms, Argentina, Chile and the United States appeared to be the largest markets for mobile phone exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

What is the average export price for mobile phones in Brazil?

The average mobile phone export price stood at $531,910 per ton in 2021, rising by 1.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mobile phones in Brazil?

In 2021, the average mobile phone import price amounted to $345,435 per ton, with a decrease of -19.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mobile phone market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 26302200 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

Country coverage:

Brazil

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024