Colombia’s Coffee Exports to the USA Increased 14.7%
During a meeting with investors in New York, Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo said that the Government intends to build up foreign reserves and repurchase sovereign bonds maturing in 2029 and 2030, while keeping the exchange rate within a managed band that may be adjusted up to 1.5% per month depending on inflation and peso demand. (Government of Argentina)
The Ministry of Economy approved a US$ 277 million port project on the Paraná River as part of its tax incentive scheme for large investments. (Ministry of Economy)
Rosario Board of Trade raised its projection for the 2025/26 wheat harvest to 24.5 million tonnes, above estimates from the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (22 million) and the USDA (19.5 million). The national average yield is expected to reach 3.77 tonnes/ha, with significant gains in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Santa Fe. If confirmed, production will be the largest in history, surpassing the 2021/22 season. (Bolsa de Cereales)
Argentina accumulated US$ 34.5 billion in foreign currency from the agricultural sector from January to October of 2025, marking the third-largest inflow on record, driven by early sales and a record export surge in September. The Rosario Board of Trade estimates that about US$ 4 billion are still needed to reach the projected annual total. (Rosario Board of Trade)
State University of Mato Grosso do Sul presented carbon stock maps of the Upper Paraguay Basin, showing that native formations and managed areas in the Pantanal Biome store high volumes of carbon per hectare. The study reinforces the biome’s role as a strategic environmental asset and a technical basis for carbon markets. (UEMS; Embrapa; Acrimat)
Raízen sold the “Continental” mill to Grupo Colorado in a transaction valued at US$ 141.7 million. (Raízen)
Rice prices in the State of Rio Grande do Sul fell by 1.1% at the beginning of November due to low liquidity and market caution. On the other hand, exports surged in October, totaling 212 thousand tonnes, an increase of 143.14% compared to September. (Cepea)
The “Uboi” digital platform by JBS has transported over 5 million head of cattle across Brazil since its launch five years ago, operating with more than 800 trucks. (JBS)
André Rocha, president of the Ethanol Manufacturing Industry Union of the State of Goiás and the Federation of Industries of the State of Goiás, stated during COP30 that the main legacy of the event should be a renewed focus on the Amazon region and the recognition of biofuels as an example of clean and sustainable energy produced by Brazil. (Sifaeg/Sifaçúcar)
Farmers’ default rate increased to 8.1% in the 2Q25, reflecting ongoing cash flow and debt challenges in the sector despite the recovery of crop yields. (Serasa Experian)
Heavy rains, hail, strong winds and three tornadoes between November 1st and 10th damaged about 270 thousand hectares of soybeans in the State of Paraná. Around 80 thousand hectares will need replanting, while another 190 thousand are expected to suffer yield losses, mainly in the regions of Campo Mourão, Londrina and Maringá. (Deral/Seab)
Brazil and Chile began using electronic phytosanitary certificates (ePhyto) on November 10th, allowing all Chilean exports of fruits, vegetables, forest products and propagation material to Brazil to adopt the digital system. The measure decreases logistics costs, speeds up border clearance and modernizes bilateral agricultural trade. (MAPA; SAG-Chile)
Exports of agricultural products, food and beverages reached US$ 1.2 billion in September, a 29.6% increase compared to the same month of 2024, representing the highest growth of the country’s export groups. (National Administrative Department of Statistics; Federal Government)
Export agreements for 205 thousand tonnes of Hass avocados were signed during the Territorio Aguacate event, held in Medellín, with participants from 20 countries. (Corpohass)
Colombia has vaccinated 19% of its cattle and buffalo herd in the first two weeks of the 2025 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cycle II, protecting 5.7 million animals. Progress is also advancing for brucellosis (15.8% of heifers) and sylvatic rabies (19.2% in priority zones). The campaign runs until December 16th. (Fedegán; ICA)
Colombia’s coffee exports to the USA increased 14.7% from January of August of 2025, while Brazil’s shipments fell 20.7% in the same period, creating an opportunity for Colombia to become the main supplier to the USA market. Total exports may exceed US$ 5 billion in 2025, driven by high international prices. (Analdex; Asoexport)
To protect the national industry and curb the decrease in global prices, the Government raised import tariffs on sugar to up to 210% for countries without trade agreements with the nation, such as Brazil. The decision aims to protect jobs and domestic production of sugar from sugarcane, as well as refined sugar, beet sugar and syrups. (Ministry of Agriculture)
Wheat cultivation area reached 349,425 hectares in the latest season, led by the departments of Alto Paraná (127 thousand ha) and Itapúa (114 thousand ha). (Capeco)
President of the Peruvian Blueberry Farmers Association, Miguel Bentín, said that sustainable growth of the Peruvian blueberry sector requires creating demand before expanding supply. He highlighted the need for varietal innovation, differentiation and coordination among Southern Hemisphere countries, as well as targeted promotion to expand the consumer base. (Proarándanos; IBO 2025)
Agricultural exports reached US$ 9.8 billion from January to September of 2025, a 21.4% increase year-on-year, driven by higher volumes and prices of avocados, grapes, mangoes, pomegranates and pineapples. The country shipped to 167 destinations, with strong growth in the regions of Huánuco, San Martín and Amazonas, and increased participation of small and medium-sized exporters. (Mincetur)
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