The bean market began March with adjustments in negotiations, following the price increases recorded in recent months, according to data from the Cepea/CNA Indicator. Analyzing by region, last week was marked by lower prices in several markets, reflecting a reduced presence of buyers. Check the behavior of the grains by grade and type: Carioca beans (grades 9 or higher) – Between March 6th and 13th, carioca bean prices fell 2.15% in Northwest Minas Gerais and 0.92% in Eastern Goiás. In Itapeva (SP), prices remained practically stable, with sellers awaiting a recovery in demand. Even so, in the partial month of March, prices remain about 8.7% higher than those recorded in February. Carioca beans (grades 8 and 8.50) – The pressures on this category were more evident, especially in lots affected by the rains. Between March 5th and 12th, there was a 5.15% drop in prices in the Federal District and a 3.23% drop in Northwest Minas Gerais. However, in some regions, prices are already showing signs of recovery, such as in the Triângulo Mineiro and the southern half of Paraná, where the lower supply, after recent sales, sustained weekly increases. Black beans (Type 1) – In the case of black beans, the increase in sales intentions, mainly of commercial lots from the first harvest, pressured prices in the southern half of Paraná, with a 2.48% decrease between March 6th and 13th. In the Itapeva region (SP), prices fell 2.97%. Even so, the partial average for March remains about 1.1% above that recorded in February.
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