摘要
The Brazilian choice on the energy matrix,which established as a priority the exploitation of oil and consequently its derivatives for energy generation,had consequences for its foreign trade relations.It is important to clarify that the choice of the energy matrix involves strategic variables and decisions about investment,consumption,and demand projected for the next 30 years,for example.Thus,this paper intends to analyze the trade balance between Brazil and Algeria(Country of North Africa,with a strong movement of oil and its derivatives),in the period 2010-2016,focusing even on the period in which Brazil began its periods of recession(2015).The research problem is,therefore,“during the period of 2010-2016,what is the situation of the trade balance between Brazil and Algeria?”.Therefore,the hypothesis formulated is that,because it does not have enough to supply Brazilian domestic demand for oil and,consequently,derivatives,Brazil has imported these products from other continents.During the period analyzed,Brazil did not have a favorable balance.The reason why Algeria was chosen for analysis and not another country since Brazil has trade relations with more than 70 countries is that the African continent is the main supplier surpassing the percentage of 71%,and Algeria has significant representativity.The methodology used was a bibliographical research,based on the analysis of recent data from the Brazilian trade balance,including in the context of recession,starting in 2015.The results obtained are:(1)The Brazilian energy matrix is diversified,but still shows a majority of non-renewable energies,different from what happens with other emerging countries;(2)it is necessary to revise the demand for oil and its derivatives for the next 30 years,as a matter of urgency;and(3)the investment volume defined by the Brazilian government for the energy matrix is not sufficient for the established demand.
