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Brazilian agribusiness exports reached US$16.6 billion in April 2026, a growth of 12% compared to the same month last year. According to a survey by the Radar Agro report from Itaú BBA Agro Consulting, the result represents the second-best monthly performance in the historical series, behind only May 2023.
Photo: Claudio Neves/Ports of Paraná
The main driver of the advance was the soybean complex. Soybean exports totaled 16.7 million tons, the highest volume shipped in the year, generating revenue of US$7 billion. The average price reached US$416 per ton, an annual increase of 8.41%. "In the soybean complex, exports advanced with increased availability," highlights Itaú BBA Agro Consulting in its report.
Soybean meal also registered growth. The exported volume increased by 13% compared to April 2025, totaling 2.4 million tons. Soybean oil, on the other hand, saw a decrease of 7.8% in shipments, but accumulated its fifth consecutive month of price increases, reaching US$1,191 per ton, an annual increase of 15%.
Beef prices rise, driven by China.
Among animal proteins, fresh beef was one of the main highlights of the month. The volume exported grew 4.31% year-on-year, reaching 252,000 tons. Of this total, 135,000 tons were destined for China, equivalent to 541% of Brazilian shipments.
In addition to volume, prices also increased. The average value of exported beef reached US$6,241 per ton, an increase of 241 compared to April 2025 and 7.31 compared to March of this year. "China paid more for the meat and influenced the price increase," points out Itaú BBA Agro Consulting.
In the fresh pork sector, shipments grew 9.71% year-on-year, totaling 121,000 tons. Prices, however, remained virtually stable at US$2,497 per ton.
Exports of fresh chicken meat totaled 417,000 tons, an increase of 2.51% compared to the same month last year, with average prices of US$1,949 per ton.
Cotton volume surges, but prices fall.
Cotton lint recorded one of the largest volume increases among the products monitored by the report. Shipments reached 348,000 tons, an increase of 55% compared to the previous year.
Photo: Claudio Neves/Ports of Paraná
Despite strong growth in exports, prices continue on a downward trajectory. The average value of exported cotton fell 7.3% compared to April 2025, to US$1,513 per ton, marking the seventh consecutive month of devaluation.
In the sugar and ethanol sector, VHP sugar saw a 1.2% increase in export volume, but prices fell by 23% year-on-year. Ethanol shipments, on the other hand, registered a 50% decrease compared to April of last year.
Consolidated data for the first four months of the year shows that soybeans led the agricultural export agenda, with accumulated revenue of US$16.5 billion between January and April. This was followed by fresh beef, with US$5.5 billion, and green coffee, with US$4.1 billion exported during the period.
