The Brazilian Wheat Industry Association (Abitrigo) released the results of its 2025 Milling Survey, revealing a sector on a path of expansion and greater operational efficiency. In 2025, total wheat milling in Brazil reached 13.275 million tons, a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year, according to the association's survey. For Abitrigo's CEO, Rubens Barbosa, the result confirms the resilience of the milling chain. "The total milling volume showed an increase of 76,254 tons. This performance signals a stable consumption environment, supported by an industry capable of regularly meeting the needs of retail and the food industry," he emphasizes. The survey results also indicate higher utilization of installed capacity, with an average utilization rate of 76.6%, demonstrating better use of industrial facilities and increased productive efficiency. The survey also shows that the sector is expanding the diversification of its offerings to meet different consumer profiles. In 2025, the largest allocation will be for bread and premixes, followed by the pasta, biscuit, 1 kg packaging, and industrial bread industries. "This trend confirms an industry better prepared to respond to specific market niches and the demands of different segments of the food chain," reinforces Barbosa. Another highlight is the modernization of industrial parks, a movement that is reflected in higher quality and productivity. The survey indicates that mills have been seeking to increase operational efficiency, improve processes, and enhance their capacity to meet more sophisticated demands, both in retail and industry.
Regional overview
In the regional analysis, the study shows that Paraná remains the main milling hub in the country, with the largest processed volume and the largest installed capacity. Regions such as the North and Northeast, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina also performed significantly, reinforcing the capillarity of the Brazilian milling industry and its strategic distribution throughout the national territory. Abitrigo's membership includes not only wheat mills but also vertically integrated companies that produce pasta and biscuits, which reinforces the milling industry's ability to understand customer demands. "The 2025 Milling Survey confirms the solid growth in the consumption of wheat derivatives in Brazil, with increased utilization of industrial capacity, greater product diversification, and progress in the modernization of milling facilities. This movement has allowed for higher quality, greater productivity, and a greater capacity to respond to the different demands of consumers and the food industry," says the CEO.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.