Agribusiness records record exports in September

In September 2025, Brazil recorded the highest value of agribusiness exports for a September since the beginning of the historical series. Exports totaled US$14,95 billion, an increase of 6,1% compared to September 2024. The sector accounted for 49,0% of all Brazilian exports in the month. This increase was mainly driven by an increase in shipped volumes (+7,4%), amid a slight decline in average international prices (-1,1%).

Year-to-date, Brazilian agribusiness exports increased by 0,7%, with US$126,6 billion exported from January to September. Meanwhile, imports of agribusiness products increased by 7,3% in September and 5,4% year-to-date. The agribusiness sector has brought the country a trade surplus of over US$111 billion year-to-date, contributing to the balance of Brazil's external accounts.

For the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, the performance confirms the sector's resilience within the economy. "September's results demonstrate, even in the face of a challenging external environment, the competitiveness of Brazilian agribusiness," he stated.

Export highlights

In September, items such as fresh beef stood out, with US$1,77 billion (+55,6%); fresh pork, which reached a historic mark of US$346,1 million (+28,6%) and almost doubled its shipped volume (+78,2%); and corn, with US$1,52 billion (+23,5%). Among the products potentially most affected by the tariff hike, coffee stood out, with US$1,3 billion (+9,3%), and fish, whose exports totaled US$38,7 million, a 6,1% increase in volume.

Among the less traditional items on the agenda, September also saw historic volume records in the series: oilseeds (excluding soybeans) (+92,3%), fresh watermelons (+65%), beans (+50,8%), and dairy products (+13,7%). Overall, less traditional products increased 9,2% in September and 19,1% year-to-date.