Soybean prices soar more than 2% on the Chicago Stock Exchange
Soybean prices rose more than 2% on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) this Friday, September 27, extending the gains recorded previously. At around 1:40 pm (Brasília time), the prices of the most traded contracts rose between 23.25 and 26.25 points. The November contract already reached US$ 10.66, while the May contract […]
Corn prices continue to rise in Brazil
According to the International Center for Economic Analysis and Agricultural Market Studies (Ceema), corn prices in Brazil have improved slightly, maintaining a slow but steady pace of growth. In Rio Grande do Sul, the average price was R$59.90 per bag, with local markets close to R$58.00. […]
Brazilian peanuts: Global expansion and challenges in the field
Brazil stands out as the 13th largest producer of raw peanuts in the world, with ABICAB (Brazilian Association of the Chocolate, Peanut and Candy Industry) representing 62% of the Brazilian market. According to ComexStat, in 2023, 401.9 thousand tons of peanuts were exported to 119 countries, generating revenue of 640.9 million dollars. […]
European Union to continue implementing anti-deforestation law
During the meeting of the Agriculture Committee of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the European Union reiterated that it will not postpone the implementation of the anti-deforestation law, officially known as EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation), even under pressure from agricultural exporting countries, such as Brazil. The EUDR is scheduled to come into force from 30 […]
US exports boost soybean prices
According to StoneX, soybean prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) rose slightly last week, remaining above USD 10.00 per bushel. This positive movement in the market was strongly influenced by exports from the United States for the 2024/25 harvest, which totaled 1.6 million tons, a volume higher than […]
StoneX predicts growth in 24/25 cotton harvest
Consulting firm StoneX estimated on Wednesday that production in the 24/25 cotton harvest in Brazil will reach a record 3.82 million tons of lint, representing an increase of 5.4% compared to the previous season. The expansion of the planted area mainly drove this growth. According to StoneX, an increase in the area planted is expected […]
Global cocoa deficit exceeds 400,000 tons
Currently, the global cocoa deficit exceeds 400,000 tons, generating strong volatility in both the international and Brazilian markets. Africa, the main supplier of the commodity, plays a crucial role in this scenario, raising concerns about a possible shortage of cocoa in the future. The dependence on African crops has become evident in recent years, as the […]
Challenges in the corn market in Brazil: High prices
De acordo com a Central Internacional de Análises Econômicas e de Estudos de Mercado Agropecuário (CEEMA), o mercado de milho no Brasil enfrenta desafios significativos tanto na produção quanto na comercialização. A safrinha deste ano foi menor do que o esperado, o que resultou em um leve aumento nos preços do cereal no mercado interno. […]
Indian refiners cancel oil contracts after price hike
Refinarias da Índia, o maior importador mundial de óleo de palma, cancelaram compras de 100.000 toneladas métricas do produto para entrega entre outubro e dezembro. A decisão foi tomada após o governo de Nova Déli aumentar as taxas de importação, em resposta à alta nos preços internacionais. Fontes comerciais informaram à Reuters que, em apenas […]
