SANTA CATARINA FARM OUTPUT VALUE HITS BRL 74.9BN IN 2025

Santa Catarina’s agricultural production value reached R$74.9 billion in 2025, up 15.1% year-on-year, supported by a 6.3% increase in prices and 9.5% growth in output, according to Epagri/Cepa. Key contributors included corn, apples, tobacco, soybeans, cattle, and swine. Agribusiness accounted for over 65% of state exports, totaling US$7.9 billion, up 5.8% despite a tighter global environment. The data confirms the sector’s weight in regional GDP and export flows. Price volatility has become the main driver of farm income post-2021, surpassing weather effects across most crops, notably rice, onions, and garlic. Summer crops show more stable returns, while winter crops offer higher margins with greater risk and capital intensity. Break-even analysis indicates wider safety margins for soybeans and garlic, while rice and onions remain more exposed to downside scenarios.
Source: Revista Cultivar