Soybean prices closed higher inland and stable at ports.

The Brazilian market of soy The market closed on Friday, August 21st, with predominantly higher prices in important inland markets, while some ports remained stable. According to TF Agroeconômica, the movement reflected regional differences in origination, logistics, and pricing methodology, in an environment of selective marketing by producers.

In Rio Grande do Sul, Ijuí rose 0.69%, to R$ 145.00 per sack, while Cruz Alta and Santa Rosa remained at R$ 147.00, and Passo Fundo at R$ 145.00. At the port of Rio Grande, the reference price remained at R$ 153.00. In Santa Catarina, São Francisco do Sul advanced 0.65%, to R$ 154.00, Palma Sola reached R$ 134.50, an increase of 1.51%, and Rio do Sul remained stable at R$ 133.00.

In Paraná, the state average from Deral closed at R$ 132.73, an increase of 0.74%. The Cepea/Esalq Paraná indicator advanced 0.31%, to R$ 146.70, while the available price in Paranaguá remained stable at R$ 154.00. Cascavel saw an increase of 1.04%, to R$ 145.50.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, prices also increased. Dourados and Maracaju reached R$ 144.00, with an increase of 1.05%, Campo Grande and Chapadão do Sul reached R$ 143.00, both with a gain of 1.42%, and Sidrolândia stood at R$ 142.50. Storage remains a point of concern in the state, with a deficit reported in São Gabriel do Oeste.

In Mato Grosso, the eight markets monitored by Imea closed higher. Rondonópolis reached R$143.00, Campo Verde and Primavera do Leste R$142.00, while Sorriso reached R$138.00. The difference between regions reinforces the importance of logistics in price formation. Among producers, the debate remains focused on costs, margins, credit, freight, and planning for the next harvest.