Brazil’s agricultural production topped BRL 927 billion in 2025
After suffering from unfavorable weather conditions in 2024, Brazil’s agricultural sector reached 345.4 million metric tons of grains, legumes, and oilseeds in 2025. This volume is 18.2 percent higher than that recorded the previous year, when production was hampered by the effects of El Niño. The value of production – which combines the physical volume produced with the prices charged at sale –…
In 2025, Brazil's agricultural production reached an impressive BRL 927.2 billion, marking an 18.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. This surge was driven by favorable weather conditions and a significant rise in cultivated area, surpassing the 100 million hectare threshold for the first time. The statistics bureau IBGE reported a 4.4 percent growth in cultivated area, reaching 100.6 million hectares in 2025.
Soybeans played a pivotal role in Brazil's agricultural success, contributing 34% to the total production value, valued at BRL 315.2 billion. This marked the country's largest production and export of soybeans globally. Soybean output grew by 14.4% year-on-year, reaching 165.2 million metric tons, a substantial 20.8 million metric tons more than in 2024.
Corn production also showed a notable increase, valued at BRL 122.1 billion. Sugarcane and coffee bean production followed, valued at BRL 108.9 billion and BRL 100 billion respectively. Cotton seed cotton production was valued at BRL 40.6 billion. The data highlights Brazil's resilience and adaptability in the face of global challenges, such as the US-China trade war, which stabilized soybean prices.
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