Andav 2025 Congress brings together more than 17 people in São Paulo

The 14th edition of the Andav Congress brought together more than 17,5 attendees between August 5th and 7th at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo. This number represents a 20% increase compared to 2024, solidifying the event as the main meeting point for the distribution of agricultural inputs in Brazil. In total, 257 national and international brands occupied the 24 square meter fairground.

Held by the National Association of Distributors of Agricultural and Veterinary Supplies (Andav) and organized by Zest Eventos, the Congress showcased innovations, trends, and strategic discussions for the sector. "We left the event more prepared, connected, and confident about the role of distribution in the Brazilian agricultural chain," said José Hara, Chairman of Andav's Board of Directors.

The main plenary session, themed "Brazilian Agroeconomy: The Force for Transformation," brought together 1.365 congressmen and 33 panelists, including authorities and industry leaders. The debates covered topics such as COP 30, market access, digitalization, credit, people management, equity, and Brazil's role in global food security.

Growth and expectations for 2026

Zest Eventos CEO Vivian Lima announced that the next edition of the Congress, scheduled for August 11-13, 2026, will have a new layout with 10% more space. According to her, 70% of the booths have already been renovated.

The event was well-received by industry representatives. Mário Lavacca of BASF highlighted the event as an opportunity to strengthen partnerships. Leonardo Sodré of GiroAgro highlighted the networking and business prospecting opportunities. Carlos Hentscheke of Syngenta Seeds noted that the 2025 edition stood out for its quality and scale. Daniela Santana of Ceres Agrobank celebrated the high level of business generated.

Marcelo Neves of Bayer and Guilherme Galvão of Ourofino Agrociência also highlighted the Congress's value as a platform for connecting with strategic partners. Marlon Lázaro of Ecoagro and Eduardo Bitu of Aliare emphasized the event's role in formalizing business deals and adapting to new market dynamics.

Research reveals distribution revenue

During the event, Andav released preliminary data from the 10th National Distribution Survey, conducted in partnership with the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea). In 2024, the sector generated R$167 billion in revenue, including R$104 billion in inputs, R$36 billion in grains, and R$27 billion in machinery, services, and other services.