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.
International poultry prices declined in September 2026 amid ample export supplies from Brazil and weaker demand from the European Union.
International maize prices rose 5.6% in September 2026, supported by lower yields in the United States and reduced export availability in Brazil.
International sugar prices rose 6.1% in September 2026. Heavy rains delayed harvesting in Brazil's key Centre-South producing region.
The FAO Cereal Price Index rose 5.1% in September 2026 and stood 17.2% above its September 2025 level.
Brazilian beef export prices increased on stronger U.S. demand after a temporary expansion of the tariff-rate quota.
The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index stood 18.3% above September 2025, driven mainly by higher international palm oil prices.
World sorghum prices rose 13.7% in September 2026, following broader feed grain increases and expectations of stronger Chinese purchases.
13% was the increase in the Bloomberg Agriculture Spot Index in the July-September 2026 quarter, its largest quarterly gain since March 2022; the source links the rise to Black Sea tensions and extreme weather and notes a strengthening El Nino threatening agricultural production.
US$20.7 billion in additional agro-industrial exports could be generated by MERCOSUR by 2036 under the scenario analyzed.
