In 2024, Santa Catarina reaffirmed its agribusiness strength, leading Brazil in pork, onion, and seafood production and standing among the top producers of rice, chicken, apples, tobacco, and milk. The sector, responsible for about 25% of state GDP and USD 7.6 billion in exports (65% of the total), thrives on efficiency, technology, and sustainability. Despite a small territory, its 183,000 rural properties generate nearly half a million jobs and BRL 63.8 billion in value. This success is attributed to integration among producers, cooperatives, and agro-industries, plus strong sanitary control and value-added production.
Source: Agência de Notícias SECOM (*Translated by Ia Niani)
SANTA CATARINA AGRIBUSINESS BREAKS RECORDS, SOLIDIFYING ITS NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Published On - 23 de October de 2025