The €77.6B Corridor.
An intelligence brief on the EU–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement: live trade flows, sectoral impact, and what activates on May 1, 2026.
Interactive corridor map · Bilateral trade flows
Trade Flow Visualizer
Sectoral composition of bilateral trade — what moves in each direction.
EU → MERCOSUR
MERCOSUR → EU
Source: Eurostat & MDIC Brazil, 2023 figures. Shares approximate.
Macro Economic Impact
Projected impact by 2040 — EU vs. Mercosur side-by-side.
The Germany-Brazil Corridor
Germany is Brazil's largest European trade partner — and vice versa.
Tariff Elimination Schedule
Key sectors with tariff reduction to 0% upon full implementation.
Sectoral Opportunities
Industrial and agricultural sectors with the highest growth potential.
Industrial Sectors
Automotive Parts
Full tariff elimination on parts; local assembly incentives
Renewable Energy
Wind & solar equipment tariff-free; green hydrogen corridor
Machinery
14-20% tariffs eliminated; immediate market access
Pharmaceuticals
Patent protection + tariff elimination = competitive pricing
Digital Services
Data flow provisions; regulatory cooperation framework
EU Agricultural Export Growth
Critical Minerals & Raw Materials
Strategic access to minerals essential for Europe's green and digital transition.
Niobium
Essential for superconductors and high-strength steel alloys
Lithium
Critical for EV batteries and energy storage systems
Tantalum
Used in electronics, capacitors, and medical devices
Graphite
Key material for battery anodes and industrial applications
Cobalt
Essential for rechargeable battery cathodes
Rare Earths
Critical for wind turbines, EVs, and defense technology
Government Procurement Access
For the first time, Mercosur opens public procurement to EU companies — and vice versa.
Brazil Exceptions (Reserved Sectors)
Services & Regulatory Cooperation
Geographic indications protection and digital services framework.
Excluded Service Sectors
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