Road freight rates for grains fell by 2.4% last week.

In the week ending last Friday (22), the road freight rates for grains on routes accompanied by DATAGRO They registered an average of R$ 225.10/ton, a decrease of 2.4% compared to the previous week. According to the report, "the increase in freight prices reflects the impact of the drop in fuel prices in Brazil, mainly diesel oil, which is one of the main inputs for freight price formation." Furthermore, another factor supporting prices is a market impacted by… Start of the 2025/26 grain harvest., which also influences freight costs. A DATAGRO It estimates the current Brazilian soybean harvest at 182.3 million tons and the corn harvest at 141.8 million tons.

Fuel

Another point to consider regarding shipping costs is… fuel pricesDiesel was quoted at R$ 6.93/liter last week, a decrease of 1.0% compared to the previous week. For more details, access the [link/resource]. Road Freight Report complete in analysis section from the DATAGRO.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.