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The expectation of further price drops corn This has led buyers to slow down negotiations in the Brazilian market. With high supply and a less favorable scenario for exports, industry players are waiting for more advantageous conditions to close deals, while producers are demonstrating greater flexibility in marketing.
According to the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), the decline in demand is occurring at a time of pressure on domestic prices. The devaluation of the dollar against the real, combined with the fall in international prices, reduces export parity and influences the prices practiced in Brazil.
Another factor weighing on the market is Brazil's record production in the 2025/26 season. At the same time, exports continue at a slower pace than in the previous harvest, reducing the strength of foreign sales as a marketing alternative.
The progress of summer crop planting, especially soybeans and corn, also influences buyers' decisions. According to researchers at Cepea, the good progress of agricultural activities, coupled with weakening exports, fuels expectations of more significant price reductions in the short term.
Despite the cautious stance, some buyers are already looking to negotiate volumes with delivery scheduled for the coming months. The strategy aims to ensure comfortable inventory levels without concentrating purchases in the immediate market.
Among producers, attention remains focused on field activities, but there is a greater willingness to adjust commercial terms. Negotiations include price concessions, changes in payment deadlines, and greater flexibility in delivery dates.
This behavior highlights a market where buyers are trying to take advantage of the prospect of devaluation, while sellers are seeking to close deals in the face of reduced commercial activity. The combination of record supply, exchange rates, and export performance remains a central factor in the formation of corn prices in Brazil.
