Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
41.88 billion litres is Brazil's estimated total ethanol production for 2026/27, an 11.7% increase from the previous crop season. Sugarcane ethanol would reach 29.98 billion litres, up 9.7%, while corn ethanol would reach 11.91 billion litres, up 17%. The mandatory blend of anhydrous ethanol in gasoline increased from 30% to 32% in late July.
2 components of inflation, food and energy, could increase in response to an intense El Niño event in Latin America during 2026.
0.6 to 1.7 percentage points of GDP could be lost by Andean countries due to El Niño, impacting agriculture, hydroelectric energy, and logistics, with the agricultural sector absorbing up to 82% of drought damages (Castellanos, 2026).
The global spending gap in energy transition is 286 billion USD annually (OECD, 2024).
CAF, FiCS, BNDES and iCS announced at COP30 an alliance to strengthen energy efficiency and accelerate the energy transition (CAF, 2025).
2.50/kg would cost green hydrogen in Paraguay by 2030, consolidating its advantage over the regional average of $3.80/kg (IDB Invest, 2023).
More than $85 million in carbon credits have been mobilized in Costa Rica since 2021, highlighting the role of agriculture and bioenergy (Bolsa Nacional de Valores, 2023).
Up to 15 % could increase food prices by 2030 without land-use planning in biofuels, affecting the most vulnerable (Nature Food, 2023).
1 billion was the value of Brazil's first sovereign bond dedicated to the bioeconomy, issued in 2022 (Ministry of Economy Brazil, 2023).
Some 45,000 jobs are generated by the biodiesel sector, highlighting its socioeconomic impact in the interior of Argentina (Cámara Argentina de Biocombustibles, 2023).
