Balance was $ 21.8 billion from January to March, the lowest for the period since 2022
The balance of IDP (direct investment in the country) totaled US $ 21.8 billion in the 1st quarter of 2025. The value represents a drop of 11.59% over the same period last year, when it totaled US $ 24.6 billion.
IDP’s balance was the lowest for the 1st quarter since 2022. (Central Bank) released the report “External sector statistics”This Monday (28.br.2025). Here is the statement (PDF – 262 kb).
The monetary authority calculates monthly data from external accounts. Unlike the entry of foreign resources in the São Paulo Stock Exchange), direct investment shows the balance of capital entry and exit for long -term gains in the real economy, such as business activities, business, multinational branches and infrastructure works.
In March, Brazil marked a $ 5.99 billion IDP balance. 41.5% fell over the same month of the previous year, when it was $ 10.24 billion. Net funds in the country has been the lowest for months of March since 2022.
According to the Central Bank, the country had a net entry of US $ 3.8 billion in participation in the capital in March. Registered a positive balance of US $ 2.1 billion in intercoming operations.
Direct investment
The Central Bank said that Brazil obtained a positive balance of US $ 68.2 billion in the accumulated 12 months in direct investment. This value corresponds to 3.19% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The amount was larger in February: $ 72.5 billion.
In March 2024, the balance was $ 64.1 billion, or 2.85% of GDP. Financial agents estimate a $ 70 billion balance by 2025, according to the Focus report.
