Brazil agribusiness exports close in on U.S. in global market

U.S. bottlenecks and Brazil’s expansion

Limited acreage and smaller cattle herd: The United States faces stagnation in planted area and has its smallest cattle herd in 70 years. That has reduced U.S. export capacity and turned the country into a major importer of Brazilian beef.

Impact of trade policy: Protectionist measures under the Donald Trump administration have strained relations with strategic partners, contributing to a 49% drop in U.S. sales to China over five years and a decline in trade within the USMCA bloc, including Canada.

Loss of grain-market dominance: In the United States, soybeans have lost their position as the top export-revenue product to corn. That shift has helped Brazil consolidate its lead in the international market for oilseeds and meats.

Gains in North America: Brazil has expanded its presence across nearly all continents. Even in North America, Brazilian sales have grown 11% over the past five years, driven in part by U.S. demand for animal protein.

The figures show how Brazil agribusiness exports have moved from fast growth to direct competition with the United States for global agricultural market share, especially in products tied to grains, oilseeds and animal protein.

Source: Agrimídia