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Brazilian agribusiness exports showed mixed results in July, according to a survey by Agro Consulting Itaú BBA, based on data from the Brazilian Secex (SECEX). While soybean and beef exports increased, corn, sugar, and part of the soybean complex saw a decline in export volume.
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The month's main highlight was soybeans, which maintained a strong shipment pace. 12.3 million tons were shipped, an increase of 9% over July 2024. Chinese demand was decisive: between January and July, China accounted for 75% of purchases, up from 73% in the same period last year. Despite the record volume, the average price fell 7.1% year-over-year, closing at US$$ 409.7 per ton.
Soybean oil exports plummeted 31%, totaling 138,000 tons. Even with the decline in volume, the average price rose 11.5% compared to July 2024, to US$$ (1,054.5 tons).
Soybean meal totaled 2.1 million tons shipped, an increase of 7.2% in volume, but with a decrease of 18% in price, which stood at US$ 338.5 tons.
Animal protein
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Fresh beef exported 237,000 tons, a record in the historical series and 17% above July 2024. The average price reached US$$ 5,551 tons, an increase of 26% in the annual comparison and the fourth consecutive month of appreciation.
Fresh chicken meat, which had been suffering from the impact of avian flu, returned to monthly growth: an increase of 18.3% compared to June. Even so, the 345,400 tons shipped were 22% below the same month last year. The average price, at US$$ per 1,899 tons, fell 0.5% for the month and 0.3% for the year.
Meanwhile, fresh pork exports fell 5.2% annually, totaling 113,000 tons, with the Philippines as the main destination. The average price rose 9.3% over July 2024, to US$$ 2,626.4 tons.
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Corn and sugar-energy prices decline
Corn exports saw a sharp decline: 2.4 million tons shipped, 31% less than the previous year. From January to July, shipments totaled 5.3 million tons, a 24% decrease over the marketing year. The average price of US$$ per 207 tons was 5.8% higher than last July, but 8.2% lower than June 2025.
In the sugar-energy sector, ethanol performed well: 178,000 m³ shipped, up 72% over 2024, albeit with a 5% drop in average price, to US$$ 543.8/m³. VHP sugar exported 3.1 million tons, down 5.4% in volume and 10% in price, to US$$ 403.9 tons. Refined sugar fell 1.9% in volume, with 449,000 tons shipped, and saw a 16% drop in price, to US$$ 450.4 tons.
