Brazil Achieves Second-Highest January Export Value, Expands to 24 New Markets

Brazil’s agribusiness sector began 2025 with strong momentum, securing access to 24 new markets while maintaining its expansion pace from the previous year. Agricultural exports reached $11.0 billion in January, marking the second-highest value on record. Key sectors showed notable growth, with significant diversification in export destinations.

Despite a decline in soybean, corn, and sugar-alcohol complex exports, higher commodity prices contributed to the month’s results, with an overall price index increase of 5.3%. Rising global prices for coffee, pulp, meat, orange juice, and cocoa helped boost revenue. Additionally, six sectors surpassed $1 billion in exports for the month:

• Meat (18.9%)
• Forestry products (13.8%)
• Coffee (13.2%)
• Soy complex (10.1%)
• Sugar-alcohol complex (10.0%)
• Cereals, flours, and preparations (9.1%)

Record-Breaking Performance in Key Products

• Green Coffee: Exports surged 79.4%, reaching $1.3 billion, driven by a 63.8% price increase and 9.5% higher export volume.
• Pulp: Exports rose 44.1%, exceeding $1 billion, with significant growth in China (+53.3%) and the EU (+60.2%).
• Cotton: Export value increased 47.5% to $710.7 million, supported by a record harvest and strong demand from Pakistan and Vietnam.
• Pork: Exports climbed 17.9%, reaching $215.6 million, with sharp sales growth to Japan (+107.4%) and the Philippines (+64.5%).

New Markets and Opportunities for Brazilian Agribusiness

Brazil’s market diversification strategy, led by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Trade and International Relations Secretariat, yields concrete results. Notable growth was observed in:

• Pakistan (+166.3%)
• Bangladesh (+85.1%)
• Turkey (+122.7%)

The EU also saw a 39.5% increase, totaling $1.89 billion in imports from Brazil. China, Brazil’s top trading partner, maintained its importance with increased imports of pulp (+53.3%) and tobacco (+36.7%).

Next month, President Lula will visit Japan and Vietnam to strengthen trade ties, expecting new opportunities for Brazilian agribusiness. Brazilian fruits, known globally for their quality, safety, and sustainability, are among the key sectors with high potential for expansion.

Other Highlights

• Non-conventional exports grew 13.8%, showing greater product diversification.
• Tallow exports exceeded 40,000 tons, serving as a key input for biodiesel production in the U.S.
• Essential orange oil exports grew 19.5%, with the EU surpassing the U.S. as the top importer.
• Sesame seed exports to India soared 250.6%, strengthening Brazil’s role as a major global supplier. With China recently opening its market, sesame exports are expected to rise further.
• Brazil exported over $1.3 billion in fruit to 137 countries last year.

According to Trade and International Relations Secretary Luís Rua, new tools like AgroInsights and Agro Passport are helping expand Brazil’s exports. “Our goal is to continue strengthening Brazil’s presence in global markets by diversifying destinations and increasing product offerings, generating more income and jobs in rural areas,” he said.

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