Corn market maintains firm prices in the South.

The market of corn In the South and Mato Grosso do Sul, the situation continues to be marked by sporadic negotiations, sustained prices, and distinct rhythms between harvesting and planting the new crop. According to TF Agroeconômica, sellers maintain a selective stance, while buyers prioritize replacement purchases, and domestic demand and exports help absorb part of the supply.

In Rio Grande do Sul, prices range between R$ 58.00 and R$ 65.00 per sack, and the average state price rose 1.53% in the week, to R$ 60.23. Planting for the 2026/27 crop is progressing unevenly due to excess moisture and rainfall. Ijuí has approximately 20% of the planted area, Santa Rosa reaches 47%, and Soledade, 12%. In some emerged areas, there have been reports of leafhoppers and stink bugs.

In Santa Catarina, sales references are close to R$ 60.00 per sack, while demand is around R$ 55.00. The state consumes approximately 8.5 million tons per year and produced 2.67 million tons in the 2025/26 harvest, maintaining a deficit of close to 6 million tons and increasing the search for corn from other origins, including Paraguay.

In Paraná, the second crop reached 83% of harvested material, compared to 73% the previous week. The average price to the producer ended the last week at R$56.79 per sack, an increase of 7.8% compared to July and 11% compared to August 2025. Planting of the first 2026/27 crop reached 6% of the area.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, the harvest reached 88% of the area, compared to 80% the previous week. Prices range from R$$ 50.00 to R$$ 55.00 per sack, supported by purchases from the bioenergy industry. Despite the progress in the field, sales remain moderate, with producers waiting for better opportunities and buyers acting as needed.