
The market of soy Significant differences remain between over-the-counter prices, commercial lots, and port references in important producing states, with occasional increases and limited supply available in some regions. According to TF Agroeconômica, the scenario on August 26 shows Chicago supporting prices, while export premiums and regional conditions continue to influence price formation.
In Rio Grande do Sul, Nonoai rose 0.77%, to R$ 131.00 per 60-kilo bag, while inland references reached R$ 147.50 in Cruz Alta and Santa Rosa. At the port of Rio Grande, the indication remained at R$ 154.50. In Santa Catarina, Palma Sola advanced 0.75%, to R$ 134.50, and Rio do Sul remained at R$ 133.00. The FOB reference for Abelardo Luz, on August 24th, was R$ 150.00, with a maximum of R$ 154.00.
In Paraná, the difference between over-the-counter, bulk, and port prices also remains wide. Cascavel marked R$ 131.00 over the counter, while bulk lots in the West were traded between R$ 144.00 and R$ 147.00, in an environment with few sellers and competition between industry and exporters. Paranaguá was at R$ 154.00, with a decrease of 0.32%.
In Mato Grosso do Sul, the indicated spot prices were R$143.50 in Campo Grande and R$143.00 in Dourados and Maracaju. In Mato Grosso, the eight markets monitored by Imea saw increases. Rondonópolis reached R$138.50, Alto Araguaia R$137.55, Diamantino R$130.40, and Canarana R$123.80. The difference between Canarana and Rondonópolis exceeds R$14.00 per sack, while the cost of fertilizers remains a point of concern, with urea between US$$ 480 and US$$ 500 per ton.
