Brazilian Agribusiness Exports Totaled US$ 10.8 Billion in January 2026
Agro-industrial chains accounted for 61% of the country’s exports in 2025, totaling US$ 52.9 billion, growth of 9.4% compared to 2024 and gains driven by complexes such as soybean, wheat, sunflower, dairy and fisheries. Despite a trade surplus of US$ 11.3 billion in the period, this represented a 40% decline from the previous year. (FADA)
Soybean harvest is to reach a new historical record in 2026, with an estimated 172.5 million tonnes, up 3.9% from the previous year, boosting the national harvest of cereals, pulses and oilseeds projected at 342.7 million tonnes. (IBGE)
Agribusiness exports totaled US$ 10.8 billion in January 2026, a 2.2% year-on-year decline despite a 7% increase in shipped volume, reflecting the drop in international commodities’ prices. Even so, the sector recorded a US$ 9.2 billion trade surplus, driven by record of animal protein exports, stronger sales to Southeast Asian countries and China’s continued position as the main destination for Brazilian products. (MAPA)
The production cost of high-technology corn in the State of Mato Grosso for the 2026/27 season is projected at US$ 682,90/ha, up 7.19% compared to the previous cycle, with the effective operating cost rising to US$ 1,009.76/ha, the total operating cost to US$ 1,119.38/ha and the total cost to US$ 1,373.14/ha. (IMEA)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock recognized the equivalence of the plant-origin products inspection service in the city of Foz do Iguaçu for accession to the Brazilian System for the Inspection of Plant-Origin Products, making the municipality the second in the country to obtain this status. (MAPA)
In January 2026, the State of Mato Grosso recorded the highest soybean crushing volume ever for the month in the historical series, totaling 968.43 thousand tonnes processed, up 15.17% compared to Jan/25, driven by a 13.95% increase in industrial crushing capacity and stronger demand for soybean oil following the rise in the mandatory biodiesel blend to 15%. (IMEA)
The State Council of the Constitutional Financing Fund for the Center-West approved US$ 36.8 million in new financing for projects across 23 municipalities in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, with a predominance of rural investments, especially in agricultural machinery, pastures and breeding cattle, bringing the total amount already authorized this year to more than US$ 61.5 million. (Semadesc)
The global cotton supply for the 2025/26 season was projected at 26.10 million tonnes, with higher production in countries such as China, Brazil and India, while global demand estimated at 25.85 million tonnes and the increase in ending stocks to 16.35 million tonnes point out to greater product availability and potential pressure on international prices. (IMEA)
Researcher Jorge Werneck has taken office as the head of Embrapa Cerrados, committing to lead the transition toward full sustainability and low-carbon agriculture. The new administration prioritizes the integration of digital technologies, regenerative practices and efficient water use to consolidate the bioeconomy in the region. (Embrapa)
Cotton Brazil’s delegation is carrying out an agenda in India from February 17th to 28th to expand the market share of Brazilian cotton. The group seeks to reduce import tariffs and establish zero-tariff quotas by expanding the agreement between Mercosur and India. The central message highlights the strategy of technical presence to consolidate Brazil as a supplier for the Indian textile industrial park. (Brazilian Cotton Farmers Association)
The Rice Industry Union of the State of Santa Catarina and the Sectoral Chamber debated proposals from the state government to address the crisis in the rice sector, focusing on tax alternatives, rural credit and import controls. The discussed measures include expanding the presumed credit tax on the Circulation of Goods and Services and creating a Bill to restrict the entry of imported rice when local prices fall below the minimum threshold. The central idea is to seek a recovery of the production chain’s profitability, which is currently pressured by low grain prices. (SindArroz-SC)
The Governor of the State of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello, launched the “Pronampe Leite Custeio”, operated by the Regional Development Bank of Southern Brazil, releasing US$ 45.9 million in emergency credit for working capital to support 11 thousand farmers. This initiative is part of the Leite Bom SC program and offers zero interest for small-scale farmers with terms of up to 24 months, aiming to ensure profitability and the continuity of operations in the country’s fourth-largest dairy basin amid rising production costs. (Epagri)
The Maule Region is facing one of the most critical hydrological years in its recent history, marked by severe rainfall shortages and the absence of snow reserves in the mountains. Irrigation systems of the Maule and Longaví rivers are operating with an approximate 60% deficit. Authorities from the water users’ associations warn of productive impacts in the coming years and stress the need to accelerate hydraulic works, such as new reservoirs and canal modernization. (Junta de Vigilancia del Río Maule).
The Ministry of Agriculture launched FAIA – Agricultural Inputs Access Fund, with approximately US$ 8.64 million, to support 13,500 small-scale farmers in 369 municipalities across 22 departments. The program covers 8 production lines: cereals, fruits, legumes, oilseeds, vegetables, tubers, plantain and tropical crops and includes a 20% reimbursement on agricultural inputs. (MADR)
Imports of agricultural products, food and beverages reached US$10.3 billion in 2025, up 10.8% compared to the previous year, driven by strong growth in purchases of coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and related products. The country ended the year with a record trade deficit of US$16.3 billion, reflecting the faster rise in total imports relative to exports. (Analdex)
A trade agreement with the U.S. has been finalized, eliminating or reducing drastically tariffs on most bilateral exports and granting immediate preferential access to the U.S. market for products such as banana and cocoa. The treaty abolishes the 15% tariff previously imposed by the U.S. and removes barriers from the Andean Price Band System for American products, such as wheat, wine and fruit, while also requiring transparency reforms in Ecuadorian licensing processes. (FreshFruit)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported progress of 55% in the sterile fly biofactory in the city of Metapa de Domínguez, a strategic facility to prevent, control and eradicate the cattle screwworm, a parasite that feeds on the living tissue of bovines. The project foresees an investment of US$51 million and the capacity to produce 100 million flies/week. (Secretaría de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural).
Sales of flowers for Valentine’s Day grew by more than 20% compared to 2025, driven by higher domestic consumption and promotional campaigns that boosted commercialization. (Midagri)
Coffee exports reached US$ 1.796 billion in 2025, a 33% increase compared to 2024. The country exported to 52 markets, with the main destinations being the USA, Germany and Belgium. A total of 223 thousand families are involved in the coffee value chain, 85% of them small-scale farmers and the country remains the 9th largest global exporter of conventional coffee. (Midagri)
The country reached US$ 2.457 billion in blueberry sales, 8.2% higher than in 2024, with 373,514 tonnes exported. The main markets are the USA, the Netherlands and China and the leading production regions are La Libertad, Lambayeque and Ica. Blueberries account for 16.4% of the FOB value of Peru’s agricultural exports, consolidating the country as the world’s largest supplier. (Midagri)
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the INIA 625 – Mayuhuayllino variety, a high-genetic-value corn that increases farmer profitability by over 100%, with yields reaching up to 14 t/ha. The new cultivar stands out for disease tolerance, export-quality grains and a reduced vegetative cycle, optimizing harvests in high-altitude regions. (National Institute of Agricultural Innovation)
The Ministry of Agriculture has expanded emergency measures due to water scarcity, mobilizing specific credit lines via Banco República, the Rural Microcredit Program and Microfinanzas for livestock and dairy farmers. (Ministry of Agriculture)
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