Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
32,000 m³/s could be reached by inflows to Yacyretá during the days following October 12, 2026, within a forecast range of 29,000 to 32,000 m³/s; 26,300 m³/s was estimated for the issue date.
40% above average were the inflows to Yacyretá during October 2026, compared with 37% above average since September; the respective flows were 14,400 m³/s and 12,339 m³/s.
Argentina's maize production averaged 11.1% above its expected trend during seven strong or very strong El Niño events since 1980.
9.6% is the projected growth in MERCOSUR cereal and oilseed planted area by 2036, while an increasing share of output growth would depend on improved yields and productivity.
US$20.7 billion in additional agro-industrial exports could be generated by MERCOSUR by 2036 under the scenario analyzed.
18.7% is the projected growth in MERCOSUR cereal and oilseed production by 2036 under the scenario presented in the bloc's third Outlook.
The steepest year-on-year freight rate gains were recorded in Southern Hemisphere origins—Australia, Argentina and Brazil—in September 2026, partly reflecting plentiful grains and oilseeds exports.
7 of 7 key origins recorded year-on-year increases in grains and oilseeds freight rates in September 2026: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, the European Union and the Black Sea.
157.8 million tonnes is the projected output of Argentina's 2026/27 crop season across 37.02 million hectares, an increase of 0.5% from the previous season.
US$41.497 billion in export revenue is projected, 6.9% more than in 2026; fiscal revenue would reach US$15.037 billion (+3.9%) and gross agro-industrial product US$54.297 billion (+5.9%).
