Brazil's major exports include sugar cane, soybeans, coffee, beef, rice, and orange juice. Its major imports are machinery, vehicles, mineral fuels, jets, and chemical products. Exports have risen 11% and imports have increased 13% over the past decade, positioning Brazil as the 22nd largest trade economy in the world. The country invests in infrastructure development and stands among the top 50 global importers and exporters, with Rio de Janeiro serving as the international trade hub.