What Superia Trading Solutions does

Superia Trading Solutions is a privately held Brazilian trading company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, that provides import/export intermediation, customs advisory, tax planning, and logistics coordination for businesses engaged in foreign trade. The company operates across three principal verticals: textile fibers/yarns/fabrics (its largest segment, with a claimed 20% share of Brazil's yarn market and roughly 30% of synthetic and artificial yarn imports sourced from China, Indonesia, India, and Vietnam); aircraft imports (with more than 30 commercial aircraft negotiated in the prior 12 months); and industrial machinery/heavy equipment for mining, construction, and rock extraction. It also handles imports of artificial plates and offers specialized consulting on Brazilian tax incentive programs including FUNDAP in Espírito Santo, PRODERO in Rondônia, TTD 409/410 in Santa Catarina, and ATO COTEPE for aircraft. The company reports having served 700 clients and handled 13,950 containers over the last two years.

The company is organized into two main divisions: Superia Trading, which provides core import/export services covering customs clearance, logistics coordination, foreign exchange and freight negotiation, and licensing across multiple sectors; and Superia Têxtil, a specialized division representing and importing synthetic and artificial fibers, yarns, and fabrics. Superia's underlying technology stack is not disclosed; it operates as a human-advisory, professional services business rather than a software product company. Its distribution moat is built on six physical offices: three in Brazil (Itajaí/SC, Vitória/ES, Porto Velho/RO) plus international offices in Orlando (US), Hong Kong, and Shaoxing (China), the latter being a major textile sourcing cluster. The company maintains a curated supplier network with major Chinese textile groups including Hengyi Group, Sanyou Holding Group, XFM Textile, Huacai Textile, and Xin Da International Textile Group.

The business model is professional services-based: revenue is generated through commissions, fees, and advisory charges on import/export operations, with quote-based pricing tied to cargo type, volume, tax benefits utilized, and operational complexity. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by WhatsApp direct contact, website inquiries, blog/content marketing (covering tax benefits, SISCOMEX procedures, and import logistics), industry events such as Febratex, and an active social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. The company is founder/family-controlled with no disclosed external institutional investors, venture capital, or private equity backing. Reported revenue is targeted at R$3 billion by 2025, with 157% growth cited since 2020 and 23% projected average annual growth through 2025.

Name

Superia Trading Solutions

Legal name

Superia Trading Solutions

Website

https://superia.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brazilian private trading company providing import/export intermediation, customs advisory, tax incentive optimization, and logistics coordination for textile, aircraft, and industrial machinery clients, operating from six offices across Brazil, the United States, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade and Import-Export Services

NAICS

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (425120)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rules of Origin & Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management (TLAEAOAE)

Keywords

• Import export trading
• Customs brokerage
• International trade services
• Textile import representation
• Foreign trade logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Itajaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Trading and Advisory Services: Revenue is generated through trading services and professional advisory for import/export operations. The company charges for customs advisory, tax planning services, logistics coordination, and manages the import process on behalf of clients. They facilitate import operations through modalities including 'conta e ordem' (on account and order), 'encomenda' (to order), and 'conta propria' (own account), earning fees and commissions for their trading and intermediary services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Superia Trading Solutions is a Brazilian trading company providing import and export services for businesses, with core offerings spanning customs clearance, tax optimization (ICMS reductions via FUNDAP, PRODERO, TTD 409/410), foreign exchange and freight negotiation, logistics coordination, and licensing. It operates two main divisions: Superia Trading (multi-sector imports including aircraft and heavy machinery) and Superia Têxtil (specialized representation of synthetic and artificial yarns, fibers, and fabrics), holding approximately 20% of Brazil's yarn import market.

Product overview

Superia Trading Solutions operates as a diversified import-export trading company with two main divisions: Superia Trading (core import/export services) and Superia Têxtil (specialized textile import representation). The company holds approximately 20% of Brazil's yarn market and accounts for nearly 30% of synthetic and artificial yarn imports entering Brazil from China, Indonesia, India, and Vietnam. Services include tax optimization through ICMS benefits (FUNDAP in Espírito Santo, PRODERO in Rondônia, TTD 409 in Santa Catarina), customs clearance, aircraft import support with ATO COTEPE benefits, heavy machinery import for mining, fabric imports, and comprehensive import tax planning. The company serves over 700 clients and has handled nearly 14,000 containers over two years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Superia Textile: Specialized division for representation of yarns, fibers and fabrics
• Superia Trading

Products and services

• Superia Trading (Import and Export Services) Core import and export trading services providing tax optimization, customs clearance, logistics coordination, foreign exchange assistance, and licensing for international trade operations across multiple sectors including textiles, aircraft, and industrial machinery. Targeted at Brazilian businesses seeking import/export solutions.
• Superia Têxtil (Textile Import Representation) Specialized division representing and importing synthetic and artificial yarns, fibers, and fabrics from China, Indonesia, India, and Vietnam. Holds approximately 20-30% market share of textile imports into Brazil. Serves Brazilian textile manufacturers and importers seeking high-quality fibers, yarns, and fabrics for clothing, furniture, and industrial applications.
• Aircraft Import Services Complete support for importing commercial aircraft, including documentation assistance, regulatory compliance with ANAC, customs clearance, logistics coordination, and tax optimization through benefits like ATO COTEPE (reducing ICMS to 4%). Serves companies and individuals seeking to expand air fleets or acquire commercial aircraft for business operations.
• Import Tax Planning Services Comprehensive tax planning for imports including analysis of Import Tax (II), IPI, PIS/Cofins, ICMS, AFRMM, SISCOMEX fees, and guidance on special customs regimes like Drawback and Trading Company benefits (TTD 409 in Santa Catarina). Helps importers optimize their tax burden and leverage available fiscal benefits.
• Heavy Machinery Import (Mining and Rock Extraction) Import services for heavy mining and rock extraction machinery including excavators, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, compactors, cranes, hydraulic drills, and motor graders with import-on-account and import-to-order modalities. Serves mining, construction, and manufacturing companies importing machinery and industrial equipment.
• Fabric Import Services Specialized import services for various fabric types including Helanca, Liganette, Bird Eye, Ribana, Microfiber with Elastane, and Flat Viscose Fabric from China and India, with supplier coordination and quality assessment support.
• RADAR SISCOMEX Advisory Advisory service for increasing RADAR limits with the Brazilian Federal Revenue, including process monitoring, documentation preparation, and formal petition preparation. Helps importers expand their import capacity through SISCOMEX regulatory framework.
• FUNDAP ICMS Benefit Advisory Specialized ICMS tax reduction advisory for companies in Espírito Santo, utilizing the FUNDAP (Port Activities Development Fund) benefit with rates ranging from 4% to 17% depending on product type and CNAE classification.
• PRODERO ICMS Reduction (Rondônia) Tax benefit program for importing through Rondônia state with ICMS rates of 4% for general products, 8.8% for industrial/agricultural machinery, and 12% for products with no national similar. Enables significant tax savings for importers utilizing Rondônia as entry point.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of ICMS rate to 4% through ATO COTEPE for aircraft imports
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AGV Logística: Brazilian logistics operator offering international freight, customs, and trading-company style services, serving similar mid-market Brazilian importers requiring foreign-trade orchestration.
• Bravo Serviços Logísticos: Brazilian trading/logistics intermediary that facilitates imports and customs clearance for importers; operates in overlapping import facilitation and customs brokerage territory in Brazil, closely matching Superia's core service model.
• Multicargo Logistics: Brazilian full-service logistics and trading company offering customs clearance, freight forwarding, and import operations. Comparable in serving Brazilian importers seeking turnkey foreign-trade solutions.
• Practia Logística: Brazil-based trade logistics operator providing import, customs, and supply-chain advisory services. Comparable in positioning as a regional trading and customs intermediary.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker Brazil: Global logistics integrator with Brazilian operations providing customs, freight forwarding, and supply-chain solutions; competes in the broader Brazilian trade-services market.
• Kuehne+Nagel Brazil: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with substantial Brazilian presence; offers customs and trade-compliance services as part of global end-to-end supply chain solutions; broadly competes for the same import-client wallet.
• Yusen Logistics Brazil: Global logistics provider with established Brazilian operations; offers international freight forwarding and customs brokerage as part of a broader portfolio spanning many industries, overlapping with Superia's import facilitation scope.
• DHL Global Forwarding Brazil: Major global freight forwarder operating in Brazil with air/ocean freight and customs brokerage; competes for larger enterprise importers while operating at a different scale and breadth than Superia's niche textile focus.

Regional players

• Allport Cargo Systems Brazil: Brazilian arm of an international cargo services network providing customs brokerage and freight forwarding; comparable in customs and trade-compliance capability though generally focused on broader categories rather than textile specialization.

Emerging players

• Zenglein Trade (Brazil Desk): Smaller European-based trading intermediary with Brazil operations facilitating industrial and textile imports; comparable in connecting overseas suppliers with Brazilian importers but at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@superia1951
• LinkedInbr.linkedin.com/company/superia-global
• Instagraminstagram.com/superia.global/?hl=pt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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