The production of peanut in Brazil for the 2024/2025 harvest is estimated at 1.042 million tons, representing an increase of 42.1% compared to the previous harvest. The information was released by Isan Rezende, President of the Federation of Agricultural Engineers of the State of Mato Grosso (FEAGRO MT) and the Agribusiness Institute.
The planted area is also expected to register significant growth, with an increase of 6.2%, reaching 271.2 thousand hectares, compared to 255.4 thousand hectares in the 2023/2024 harvest. In addition, productivity shows positive projections, with expectations of reaching 3,846 kg/ha, an increase of 33.9% compared to the previous year.
Adoption of certified seeds boosts productivity
One of the factors responsible for the increase in productivity is the adoption of certified seeds registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (Mapa). In addition, these seeds replace traditional “saved seeds”, providing greater efficiency and quality in production. For this reason, this change has been essential for better crop performance.
Meanwhile, farmers in São Paulo continue to lead national production, accounting for 90% of the total. For example, municipalities such as Tupã, Marília, Jaboticabal and Presidente Prudente stand out in this scenario.
Expansion to other regions and growing demand
Although São Paulo remains the leader, the peanut agricultural frontier has expanded to other states, such as Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Triângulo Mineiro and Goiás. The growing demand in the sector, especially from the chocolate, peanut and candy industry, is driving this growth, according to data from the Brazilian Association of the Chocolate, Peanut and Candy Industry (Abicab).
Currently, Brazil ranks sixth in the world in peanut production, behind countries such as China, India and the United States.
On the global stage, Brazil stands out as the world leader in peanut oil exports, especially for the pharmaceutical sector. Despite this impressive performance, the country faces challenges related to the modernization of harvesting equipment, which may limit its future growth potential.
Source: Leonardo Gottems | agrolink
