Brazilian agribusiness exports totaled US$15.6 billion in August, according to data from the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex) compiled by Ita\u00fa BBA Agro. The result represents a decrease of 8.31 TQ compared to July, but shows an increase of 1.51 TQ compared to August 2024.<\/p>\n
Soybeans were the highlight of the month, with 9.3 million tons shipped, an increase of 16% compared to the same period last year, driven by demand from China, which took 85% of the grain. Despite the increase in volume, the average price fell 4.4%, to US$$ 415.4\/t. Soybean oil also gained ground, with a 40% increase in foreign sales.<\/p>\n
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In the livestock sector, fresh beef shipments reached 269,000 tons, a record for August and 24% higher than in 2024. The average price per ton continued to rise, reaching US$$ 5,600.47, 26% higher year-over-year. Chicken meat volume fell 3.2% compared to the same month last year, with a 12.9% drop in prices, while pork shipments grew 1.5%, with an average price increase of 4.9%.<\/p>\n
In the sugar-energy sector, ethanol exports increased 15% in volume, but prices fell 7.5% to US$$ (523.6\/m\u00b3). VHP sugar saw a 5.4% drop in shipments and a 12% drop in prices, while refined sugar grew 3% in volume, but with a 16% depreciation.<\/p>\n
Among the products that registered a sharp decline, green coffee stood out, with a 31% drop in export volume. Despite this, prices soared 47%, reaching US$$ 6,179.7\/t.<\/p>\n
Sales to the United States were impacted by the recently imposed tariffs. Total exports to the country fell 18.5% compared to August 2024, with agribusiness accounting for only 28% of the total US$2.8 billion. Forestry products, coffee, and beef were among the most affected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n