Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
26.7% of Brazil's GDP accounted for agribusiness in 2020, while agricultural production alone reached 7% (Cruz et al., 2022).
Between 4% and 13% of women farmers in Peru, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Brazil and Chile have access to credit (FAO, 2022).
69% of world soybean production comes from the United States and Brazil (Food Alliance, 2021).
25% of transportation fuels in Brazil are biofuels, mainly ethanol based on sugar cane (IFPRI, 2023).
8% of the total fertilizers produced globally is consumed by Brazil (Bullor et.al, 2023).
3.8% was the average growth of Total Factor Productivity (TFP) during 2001-2010, while in the last decade (2011-2021) it fell to 1.53% per year (GAP, 2023).
2.92% of global GHG emissions were from Brazil (1.45 GtCO2eq), a decrease of 28% compared to 2005 (IDB, 2023).
1.8% was the estimated increase in the volume of Latin American exports in 2023 (IDB, 2024).
More than 60% of the world's coffee supply came from Brazil and Colombia, while the price of Arabica fell due to better harvests (IDB, 2024).
By 27.7%, the price of sugar increased in 2023, far exceeding historical highs (IDB, 2024).
