Relação comercial entre a região nordeste do Brasil e a China: Uma análise do período (2002 -2018)

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the trade relationship established between the Northeast region of Brazil and China from 2002 to 2018, because, in the 21st century, even with the global production maintaining stable growth patterns, the trade relationships, in themselves, show off a certain degree of instability, causing strong fluctuations and different trajectories to appear in world trade. The trade flow between the Northeast and China has been increasing substantially during this period, reflecting the strong growth of Chinese participation in world trade. A review of the historical context of the Chinese importance for Brazilian foreign trade was conducted, as well as the analysis of the trade evolution between its Northeast region with China, being observed through data collection and construction of indicators. Thus, the results indicate that the Asian country and the Northeast region are undergoing through a process of strengthening and gradual growth of their partnership along with Chinese participation in the world. However, the Northeastern foreign trade also presents a series of vulnerabilities regarding its exports and the technological content of its products.