China Investment in Brazil Jumps 45% in 2025 Amid EV and Green Energy Boom

Brazil further reinforced its position as a major destination for global capital in 2025, with Chinese investment into the country rising sharply amid expanding cooperation in mining, renewable energy, automotive manufacturing and digital services.

According to the latest annual report released by the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC), Chinese investment in Brazil reached USD 6.1 billion in 2025, marking a 45% increase from a year earlier. The growth significantly outpaced Brazil's overall foreign investment expansion rate of 4.8% during the same period.

The report showed that Brazil became the largest global destination for Chinese overseas investment in 2025, accounting for 10.9% of China's total outbound investment worldwide.

Mining Investment Records Strong Growth

Mining emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors for Chinese capital in Brazil last year.

Chinese companies invested approximately USD 1.76 billion in Brazil's mining industry in 2025, more than triple the level recorded a year earlier. The investments covered strategic mineral resources including gold, nickel and copper.

Mining projects accounted for 29% of total Chinese investment in Brazil during the year, approaching the share represented by the electricity sector.

The sharp increase highlights growing global demand for critical minerals tied to industrial supply chains, energy transition technologies and electric vehicle production.

Renewable Energy Remains a Core Focus

Power generation and green energy continued to attract substantial Chinese investment across Brazil.

In 2025, Chinese companies invested roughly USD 1.79 billion in solar, wind and hydropower projects, spanning 27 separate developments.

At the same time, sustainability and green energy-related initiatives reached 31 projects, representing 60% of all Chinese investment projects launched in Brazil during the year.

The figures underline Brazil's continued attractiveness in areas linked to energy transition, renewable infrastructure and the broader green economy.

Chinese Automakers Expand Local Manufacturing

China's automotive sector also accelerated its presence in Brazil through localized manufacturing and industrial partnerships.

Chinese automakers including BYD and Great Wall Motor continued expanding production operations in the country.

BYD's factory in Bahia state began operations in 2025, further strengthening the position of Chinese new energy vehicle brands in the Brazilian market.

Meanwhile, Geely advanced local manufacturing and research cooperation through the acquisition of a stake in the Brazil business operations of Renault, adding new momentum to bilateral automotive industry cooperation.

Chinese Tech Firms Deepen Presence

Chinese technology and platform companies also accelerated expansion into Brazil's consumer market.

Meituan's international delivery brand Keeta launched food delivery operations in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, while DiDi continued expanding its localized services across Brazil.

Brazil's large consumer base, active digital commerce environment and online consumption patterns similar to those in China have increasingly positioned the country as a strategic market for Chinese technology firms seeking international growth.

Long-Term Investment Ties Continue to Deepen

The broader trend points to steadily deepening Chinese investment engagement in Brazil over the long term.

Since 2007, Chinese companies have invested a cumulative USD 85.5 billion across 355 projects in Brazil, according to the CEBC report. Since 2021, Brazil has ranked among the top five global destinations for Chinese capital every year.

The continued rise in Chinese investment reflects not only the long-term attractiveness of the Brazilian market, but also Brazil's growing strategic importance in global supply chains, energy transition, green development and digital services.

As cooperation expands across manufacturing, mining, renewable energy, technology and localized research and development, economic ties between China and Brazil are expected to become increasingly diversified and deeper in the coming years.