Brazil Agribusiness Exports Hit Record US$169.2 Billion in 2025
12 January 2026, Brazil: Brazilian agribusiness exports reached US$ 169.2 billion in 2025, marking a 3.0% increase over US$ 164.3 billion in 2024, according to official data. The sector accounted for 48.5% of Brazil’s total exports during the year. Growth was driven primarily by a 3.6% rise in export volumes, which offset a 0.6% decline in average international prices.
The Ministry of Agriculture attributed the record export value to coordinated government action and production capacity. According to Carlos Fávaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, the results reflect joint efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, and ApexBrasil, alongside the resilience of Brazilian producers. The sector was able to meet domestic demand while maintaining export surpluses, contributing to price stability, employment generation, and income growth through increased adoption of technology and sustainability practices.
Agricultural imports in 2025 totaled US$ 20.2 billion, up 4.4% from 2024. As a result, Brazil’s total agribusiness trade flow reached US$ 189.4 billion, while the trade surplus stood at US$ 149.07 billion, highlighting the sector’s continued contribution to the country’s external accounts.
In December 2025, agribusiness exports amounted to US$ 14 billion, the highest ever recorded for the month and an increase of 19.8% year-on-year. Imports reached US$ 1.62 billion, up 6.8%, resulting in a monthly trade surplus of US$ 12.38 billion.
Market diversification remained a key pillar of export growth. In 2025, Brazilian agribusiness reached 525 newly opened markets since 2023. According to the Secretary of Trade and International Relations, Luís Rua, markets opened during the current administration have already generated approximately US$ 4 billion in additional foreign exchange earnings, excluding the impact of market expansions. Exports of non-traditional products grew by about 15%, while destination diversification helped mitigate global challenges such as tariff increases, avian influenza disruptions, and declining prices for certain commodities.
Production volumes also supported export performance. Brazil’s 2024/25 grain harvest reached a record 352.2 million tonnes, up 17% from the previous cycle. Livestock production also hit record levels across beef, pork, and poultry, allowing export growth without affecting domestic supply.
Key Markets and Products
Among Brazil’s leading agribusiness export destinations, China remained the largest buyer, importing US$ 55.3 billionworth of products, representing 32.7% of total exports and an 11% increase compared to 2024. The European Unionfollowed with US$ 25.2 billion (+8.6%), while the United States ranked third with US$ 11.4 billion, though shipments declined 5.6% year-on-year. Other markets showing notable growth included Pakistan, Argentina, the Philippines, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.
Soybeans continued to lead Brazil’s export portfolio, generating US$ 43.5 billion in revenues (+1.4%), with a record shipment volume of 108.2 million tonnes, up 9.5%. Beef exports also reached a new high, totaling US$ 17.9 billion, reflecting a 39.9% increase in value and 20.4% growth in volume. During 2025, 11 new markets were opened for Brazilian beef.
In animal proteins, pork exports increased 19.6% in value and 12.5% in volume, making Brazil the world’s third-largest pork exporter for the first time. Poultry exports recorded a 0.6% increase in volume, despite challenges linked to the country’s first recorded case of avian influenza in commercial production in the previous year.
Coffee exports rose 30.3% in value, reaching US$ 16 billion, supported by historically high international prices for both green and soluble coffee. Fruit exports also expanded, with increases of 12.8% in value and 19.7% in volume, supported by the opening of 26 new markets over the past three years. Fish exports posted 2.6% growth in value and 17% in volume.
Growth in Non-Traditional Products
Beyond major commodity groups, several less traditional products posted strong gains in 2025. Following the opening of the Chinese market for Brazilian sesame in late 2024, exports to China generated US$ 195.1 million within a year. Beef offal exports increased 20.6% in value to US$ 605 million and 16.9% in volume, supported by new market access in countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines.
Corn-based DDG, a co-product of ethanol production, grew 4.3% in volume, reaching 825,000 tonnes, with Turkey increasing its imports by 76.1% year-on-year. Bean exports recorded a record performance, rising 32% in value to US$ 443 million and 55.5% in volume.
Several niche products also achieved historic highs in 2025, including dried or crushed pepper, peanuts, peanut oil, fresh melons, and cashew nuts, reflecting expanding opportunities beyond Brazil’s traditional export basket.
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