CORN AND SOYBEAN EXPORTS GROW MORE THAN 50% IN THE NORTHERN ARC

Corn and soybean exports from Brazil’s Northern region rose 57% between 2020 and 2024, reaching 57.6 million tons, driven by major investments in multimodal infrastructure, especially railways and waterways. Proximity to agricultural frontiers like Matopiba and cost reductions helped position the Northern Arc ports—such as Itaqui and Barcarena—as key export hubs, with Itaqui’s exports jumping 80.3% in the period. The region now accounts for 38% of national corn and soybean exports. Five major rail projects and R$4.8 billion in federal investments in inland waterways under the New PAC are expanding Brazil’s logistical capacity. The Amazon region leads river transport, supported by growing storage capacity and a greener logistics matrix—waterways emit 95% less CO₂ than roads. Conab’s Agrologistic Yearbook 2025 highlights this transformation, reflecting Brazil’s shift to more sustainable, competitive agribusiness logistics.
Source: Revista Cultivar