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Post increased the 2024/25 forecast for soybean planted area expansion in Brazil to 47 million hectares (HA) and soybean production to 165 million metric tons (MMT). This season sowing began optimistically, with most soybeans planted on time compared to last year.

The Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25 is forecast at 320 million 90-pound boxes (MBx) - standard reference, equivalent to 13 million metric tons (MMT), a decrease of 15 percent compared to the previous Post estimate for MY 2023/24 (378 million boxes or 15.42 MMT).

Corn prices in Brazil have been rising in recent months, driven by factors such as the increased prices in international markets and the devaluation of the Brazilian Real. As a result, corn production for MY 2024/25 (March 2025 – February 2026) is...

In 2024, Brazil surpassed the United States in cotton production and exports for the first time on record. Brazil's MY2024/25 planted area is also estimated to reach a new record. Favorable prices compared to corn as well as lower production costs have boosted cotton's profitability, making it the preferred choice for second crop planting.

Brazil is the second largest producer of biotech crops in the world.

Post forecasts fluid milk production to increase by 1.8 percent in 2018.

Brazil’s coffee production for MY 2017/18 is revised down to 51.2 million 60-kg bags.

Brazil’s MY 2017/18 sugarcane crush remains unchanged at 645 mmt. Approximately 48.3 percent of the crop is expected to be diverted to sugar, as a consequence of the continued worldwide sugar deficit.

2016/2017 corn production is estimated at a record 97.7 million metric tons (mmt), a 46 percent increase from the previous year, based on expanded area and improved yields.

U.S. exporters who want to enter or expand in India’s market have an array of opportunities available due to the country’s growing population and increasing demand for food and agricultural goods.

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Brazil, including import procedures.

Brazil is one of the largest agricultural commodity producers in the world and is continuing to expand its production.