Mato Grosso Harvest 2025/26: Record Soybean Production

The 2025/26 soybean harvest in Mato Grosso reached a record production of 51,56 million tons. The volume grew 1,30% compared to the previous cycle. The expansion of the planted area sustained the result, even with a slight decrease in productivity. The data is from Imea.

The planted area totaled 13,01 million hectares. The increase reached 1,71% compared to 2024/25. The growth slowed due to narrower margins and high interest rates. Limited credit reduced investments. Productivity consolidated at 66,03 sacks per hectare. The indicator rose compared to the previous estimate. The number was below the previous cycle. Even so, it marked the second highest in the historical series.

The weather had distinct impacts. Drought affected the beginning of planting. Heavy rains impacted the harvest in the North. Grain filling occurred under favorable conditions. This scenario sustained yields in most regions. The West and North stood out.

Harvesting has reached 99,99% of the area. Only isolated areas remain in the Southeast and South-Central regions. The weekly progress was 0,25 percentage points.

In terms of Gross Production Value, soybeans maintained their leading position. The crop accounted for 44,51% of the state total, reaching R$ 92,74 billion. This value decreased by 1,26% compared to 2025, reflecting a decline in the average price. The total Gross Production Value of agriculture reached R$ 208,32 billion, a result 2,18% lower than the previous estimate.

Corn situation

For corn, Imea projected increased demand in Mato Grosso. Total consumption reached 52,72 million tons in the 2024/25 harvest. The volume grew by 9,38%. Domestic demand boosted the result. Use for ethanol production gained prominence. Exports also increased.

For 2025/26, total demand reached 53,51 million tons. Growth was 1,50%. Domestic consumption totaled 20,11 million tons, accounting for 37,58% of the total. The accumulated gain reached 17,08 percentage points over five harvests. This advance reinforces the role of corn ethanol.

Exports fell 0,38% in the 2025/26 cycle. The external environment influenced the result. China reduced purchases. Egypt, Iran, and Vietnam increased their share.

In the market, the price of corn on the B3 (Brazilian Stock Exchange) rose 0,46%. The average price was R$ 72,38 per sack. On the CME (Brazilian Mercantile and Foreign Exchange), the price fell 1,87%. Expectations of high supply in the United States pressured prices. The Ptax dollar rate fell during the week.

Cotton situation

For cotton, Imea consolidated the lint production for the 2024/25 crop in Mato Grosso. The volume reached 3,00 million tons. The result grew 15,11% compared to the previous cycle.

Cotton yield reached 40,98%. The index increased by 0,28 percentage points. Favorable weather conditions contributed to the performance. The cycle registered a record production.

For 2025/26, the cotton production projection remained at 2,55 million tons. The volume decreased by 0,35% compared to the previous estimate. The area remained at 1,42 million hectares. The projected productivity reached 290,88 arrobas per hectare. The adjusted average yield was 41,05%.

In the market, the Cepea price of cotton rose 5,24% during the week. The price reached R$ 392,74 per pound. Cottonseed advanced 1,29%. Polyester retreated 0,07%.

Internationally, the USDA indicated an increase in the cotton acreage in the United States for 2026/27. The estimate reached 3,90 million hectares, representing a 4,00% growth. Texas led the expansion. The report pointed to risks related to the harvested area, with abandonment reaching 15,96% in the previous crop season. Weather remains a decisive factor for the cycle.