In 2013, Brazil-based mining giant Vale's export value increased by 3.65 percent year on year to $26.50 billion, according to data released by the Brazil's foreign trade ministry (MDIC). The company was thus the country's biggest exporter in 2013, accounting for 10.94 percent of the total export revenues.
Meanwhile, in December last year, Vale's export value increased by 9.38 percent year on year to $2.67 billion.