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The Imea (Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics) released a report highlighting updates on the production costs of the state's main crops, such as corn, soybeans, and cotton.
In the case of cereals, the cost of the 2026/27 crop was estimated at R$ 3,799.42 per hectare at the end of May/26, representing an increase of 14,46% compared to the consolidated figure for the 2025/26 crop.
"The result was influenced by higher expenses on fertilizers and pesticides, as well as the increased cost of seeds used in production, reflecting both the higher cost of inputs and the technological advancement of genetic material," explain the technicians from Imea.
As a result, the COE showed an increase of 15.03% compared to the previous harvest, ending May/26 at R$ 5,528.49/ha. Finally, the CT advanced 10.30% in the annual comparison and reached R$ 7,418.49/ha.
“In this scenario, the increase in the costs of the future harvest amplifies the need for investment in cultivation. However, with a reference productivity of 120.28 sc/ha, the producer will need to sell the sack of corn at at least R$ 45.96 to cover the COE, reinforcing the importance of locking in prices at opportune moments to guarantee better profitability,” he points out.
For oilseeds, the outlook for the 2026/27 crop indicates a cautious scenario, with the Agricultural Production Cost in Mato Grosso (Senar-MT and Imea) estimating the cost of soybeans at R$ 4,315.29/ha, an increase of 3.21% compared to the 25/26 crop, driven by higher expenses with fertilizers and soil amendments (+5.40%), and pesticides (+10.97%).
"Climate uncertainties remain the main factor of concern, potentially affecting crop productivity. Furthermore, restrictions on rural credit tend to limit producers' investments, resulting in adjustments to the technological package for the next season," the publication details.
“As a consequence, the breakeven point to cover costs increased by 9.13% compared to the previous harvest. Given this scenario, producers are focusing on acquiring remaining inputs and marketing the future harvest, since profit margins remain under pressure,” adds Imea.
Finally, for fiber, the cost of the 2026/27 crop was estimated at R$ 10,652.39/ha, a decrease of 1.14% compared to the consolidated figure for the 25/26 cycle, driven by lower expenses on maintenance, mechanized operations, and pesticides.
The COE (Cost of Production) was estimated at R$ 15,247.29/ha, a reduction of 0.64% compared to the 25/26 cycle. Despite this decrease, the cost of the future crop is the third highest in Imea's historical series. When analyzing the break-even point (BEP), considering the average cotton productivity of the last three harvests, of 124.22 @/ha, it is necessary to sell the product at at least R$ 122.75/@ to cover the COE.
"It is worth highlighting that the weighted price of the 26/27 season's commercialization, up to May/26, was 3.42% higher than the PE, supported by the increase observed in quotations in April and May/26. Despite this, the cotton grower's margin remains sensitive to the volatility of fiber prices, especially given the decline recorded in quotations after May, reinforcing the commercial strategy of prioritizing risk management," the report points out.
