Brazil vs United Kingdom: Solar Import Comparison 2026
Compare every aspect of importing solar panels to Brazil and United Kingdom β tariffs, certifications, logistics, and market dynamics side by side.
Both Brazil and United Kingdom offer distinct import dynamics. Review the metrics below to pick the right sourcing strategy for your project.
| Metric | π Brazil South America | π United Kingdom Europe (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Import Duty | 0% (solar panel import duty suspended since 2017) | 0% (UK Global Tariff) |
| Anti-Dumping | None | None (UK terminated measures post-Brexit) |
| VAT / Sales Tax | ICMS 0-18% (varies by state), PIS/COFINS varies | 20% standard; 0% on residential battery+solar since April 2022 until March 2027 |
| CBAM Applicable | β No | β Yes |
| Main Ports | Santos, ItajaΓ, Rio Grande, Suape | Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway |
| Typical Lead Time | 40-50 days sea freight from Shanghai | 28-35 days sea freight from Shanghai |
| Preferred Incoterms | CIF Santos, CIF ItajaΓ | CIF Felixstowe, DDP |
| Top Brands | JinkoSolar, Canadian Solar (Brazil assembly), BYD, Trina Solar, LONGi | JinkoSolar, LONGi, Trina Solar, JA Solar, Q CELLS |
| Popular Wattage | 550-580W bifacial (utility), 450-550W (rooftop) | 430-470W mono (residential dominates), 550-600W (C&I) |
| Q1 2026 Landed Price | Landed CIF Santos TOPCon 560W: ~$0.11-0.13/W (Q1 2026). INMETRO certification lead time 4-6 weeks for new models. | Landed CIF Felixstowe TOPCon 580W: ~Β£0.08-0.10/W (Q1 2026). UK CBAM from 2027 β plan carbon reporting now. |
Regulatory Notes
π Brazil
Brazil is Latin America's largest solar market. Distributed generation (DG) exploded under Law 14.300 (2022). Balance before shipment required (payment risk high for new buyers). ICMS tax benefits in 12 states for solar investments.
π United Kingdom
Post-Brexit, UK has own tariff regime + UKCA marking (fully replacing CE by 2025). MCS certification essential for residential market (required for Smart Export Guarantee + zero-VAT). UK CBAM launching 2027.
JUST SOLAR β Brazil Delivery
JUST SOLAR ships CIF Santos biweekly β full INMETRO certification, balance-before-shipment terms for Brazilian market (no BL copy payments).
JUST SOLAR β United Kingdom Delivery
JUST SOLAR ships CIF Felixstowe with UKCA documentation and MCS-eligible modules from Tier 1 factories.
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