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The Gross Production Value (GVP) of agriculture and livestock is expected to reach R$1,53 trillion in 2025, representing a growth of 13,1% compared to the value recorded in 2024. This is what the Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation indicates in its new estimate, released today (20).
The estimated revenue for agriculture is R$1,0 trillion, which represents an increase of 13,1% compared to that recorded in 2024. Soybeans, the crop with the largest share in agricultural GVP (36,5%), should record a 14% increase in production and, despite the forecast of a drop in prices (-3,4%), the projected increase in the GVP of the oilseed is 10,1% in 2025.
Corn, the second crop with the largest share in agricultural GVP (17,2%), is expected to see an increase in production (9,7%) and prices (23,5%). As a result, its GVP is estimated to grow by 35,4%. Sugarcane, the third largest crop in the agricultural subgroup (10,4% of GVP), is expected to see a 1,34% reduction in production and a slight 0,1% increase in prices, resulting in a 1,2% drop in its GVP.
Other crops expected to perform positively in 2025 are Arabica and Robusta coffee, with estimated increases in GVP of 63,7% and 93,4%, respectively. This change is expected to occur mainly due to the appreciation of these commodities.
The estimated revenue for livestock farming is R$520,4 billion, which represents an increase of 12,9% compared to that recorded in 2024.
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