BRAZILIAN AGRIBUSINESS POSTS USD 4.3 BILLION TRADE SURPLUS IN JANUARY

Brazil began 2026 with a trade surplus of USD 4.3 billion in January, an 85.8% rise over the same month last year, driven primarily by agribusiness, which achieved a USD 9.1 billion surplus. The outcome was bolstered by a larger reduction in imports (-9.8%), while exports fell only 1.0%. Sugar shipments fell due to reduced prices, but the product remained a major export. In contrast, shipments of beef, live cattle, and soybean-related products increased. Despite a slowdown in the sugar-ethanol sector, São Paulo’s agriculture reported a USD 1.3 billion surplus. The report also highlights the Mercosur-European Union accord, emphasizing the sector’s continuous reliance on the European market.
Source: RPA News (*Translated by Ia Niani)