Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
3.815 million tonnes of chicken meat were exported by Brazil between January and August 2026, 16.5% more than in the same period of 2025; revenue reached USD 7.543 billion.
69.1% was the increase in the retail price of smooth-skinned potatoes in Paraná between August and September 2026, rising from BRL 4.15 to BRL 7.01 per kilogram.
182 thousand hectares of wheat remained to be harvested in Paraná: 12% of the area was in poor condition, 42% in average condition, and 46% in good condition.
International poultry prices declined in September 2026 amid ample export supplies from Brazil and weaker demand from the European Union.
International sugar prices rose 6.1% in September 2026. Heavy rains delayed harvesting in Brazil's key Centre-South producing region.
International maize prices rose 5.6% in September 2026, supported by lower yields in the United States and reduced export availability in Brazil.
Brazilian beef export prices increased on stronger U.S. demand after a temporary expansion of the tariff-rate quota.
>95% is the probability that El Niño will reach very strong intensity during the October-November-December 2026 quarter.
146% was the increase in fire activity from July to August 2026, followed by another 66% rise in September; 395 municipalities are under high alert and 533 under alert for fire risk.
197 municipalities were classified as experiencing severe drought in September 2026, up from 153 in August; municipalities under extreme drought increased from 4 to 24.
