Brazil’s agribusiness exports reach USD 14.29 bln in August, up 1.5%

Brazil’s agribusiness exports reached USD 14.29 billion in August 2025, up 1.5% year-on-year. The result was driven by a 5.1% increase in shipment volumes, which offset a 3.4% drop in average international prices.

Soybeans, beef, and corn accounted for the bulk of the growth. Soybean exports totaled 9.3 million tonnes, a 16.2% increase from August 2024, generating USD 3.88 billion in revenue (+11%). Beef exports rose 23.5% to 268,000 tonnes, worth USD 1.5 billion (+56%). Corn shipments reached 6.8 million tonnes, up 12.9%, moving USD 1.36 billion (+17%).

See below a comparison of Brazilian beef exports over the first seven months of the year from 2022 to 2025. The chart was prepared with DataLiner data:

Brazilian Beef Exports | Jan–Jul 2022–2025 | WTMT

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Beyond the main export staples, several products recorded the best August performance on record, reflecting Brazil’s strategy to diversify markets. Tallow exports reached 64,700 tonnes (+17.2%), worth USD 74.1 million (+36.4%), the highest volume and value ever shipped for the month. Oilseeds (excluding soybeans) hit 68,500 tonnes (+10%), with revenues of USD 71.3 million (+16.5%), also a record. Bean exports totaled 58,400 tonnes (+29%), worth USD 49.5 million (+27.5%). Pet food sales reached USD 35.9 million (+22.6%), also an all-time high for August. Another standout was peanut oil, which surged from 2,900 tonnes in August 2024 to 13,300 tonnes in August 2025 (+358%), with revenues up 573.4% to USD 20 million.

Expanding geographic reach

China remains Brazil’s largest buyer, with purchases of USD 5.12 billion (+32.9% y-o-y), representing 35.8% of all agribusiness exports. The European Union followed with USD 1.9 billion.

Among emerging destinations, Mexico imported USD 339 million (+91.9%), led mainly by meat products, making it Brazil’s second-largest Latin American partner. Egypt imported USD 342 million (+14%), driven by corn. Other Asian markets also expanded: India (+37.3%) and Thailand (+9.5%).

According to the Agriculture and Livestock Ministry (MAPA), August results reflect Brazil’s ongoing efforts to expand and diversify export markets. In August alone, 22 new markets were opened, bringing the number of destinations enabled since August 2024 from 58 to 72. The expansion is tied to 55 trade and promotion missions carried out in 2025, boosting market access across multiple supply chains.

Source: MAPA

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