Soybean production costs rise 1,9% in Mato Grosso do Sul in the 2025/26 harvest

Soybean production costs in Mato Grosso do Sul for the 2025/26 harvest increased by 1,9% compared to the previous cycle, reaching R$6.115,83 per hectare. The survey, conducted by Aprosoja/MS, provides a detailed overview of the expenses involved in growing this oilseed.

Despite the increase in disbursement per hectare, the cost per bag fell by 0,6%, from 51,27 bags/ha in the 2024/2025 harvest to 50,97 bags/ha for the 2025/2026 harvest. This reduction is explained by the estimated productivity of 53 bags per hectare, based on the average productivity of the last 5 harvests according to the Siga-MS Project, and by the average price of R$120,00 per bag, considered in the study.  

Among the items that weighed most heavily on producers' pockets, fertilizers led the way in operating expenses, accounting for 39,83% of the total, equivalent to 11,63 bags per hectare. Next came seeds, accounting for 16,81% of costs, and pesticides, such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, which together accounted for almost 25% of expenses.

A comparison with the previous harvest reveals significant variations in some inputs. Spending on fertilizers increased by 24,1%, while insecticides saw a significant increase of 57,5%. On the other hand, items such as herbicides (-26,5%), soil amendments (-30,8%), and adjuvants (-43,2%) saw a reduction. This is explained by the change in the input base used and the number of applications. This information is based on field surveys conducted by Aprosoja/MS technicians, which identified the products most used by producers in the state, leading to the substitution of some inputs. 

In addition to direct crop costs, the study also includes financial expenses, machinery depreciation and charges, making up the operational cost of R$5.925,03/ha and the total cost. 

According to Mateus Fernandes, Economics Analyst at Aprosoja/MS, the figures reinforce the importance of detailed management of each stage of production, as market and climate fluctuations directly impact producer profitability. "Production costs are a crucial management tool for producers and cannot be neglected, as they allow them to better plan and develop strategies that enable them to achieve greater profitability and remain in business," he concludes.