Brazil Harvest Hits Record 354.5M Tons
Brazil's statistics office expects a record 354.5 million tons of grains in 2026, with soybeans at 175.0 million tons and coffee up 18.1%. The post Brazil Harvest Hits Record 354.5M Tons appeared first on The Rio Times .
Brazil's agricultural harvest is on track for a record 354.5 million metric tons in 2026, according to the country's statistics office, IBGE. Soybeans, corn, and coffee all reached new heights, while wheat and rice saw declines. IBGE predicts a record 175.0 million tons of soybeans, up 5.4% from the previous year. US soybean production stands at 116.0 million tons, making Brazil's crop more than half the size.
Corn production is forecast at a record 143.3 million tons, 1.1% above 2025. Coffee exports are expected to reach 68.0 million bags, a 18.1% increase from 2025. The Centre-West region, including states like Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul, accounts for 50.4% of Brazil's national grain production.
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