Crop failures will support bean price increases in 2026, says CNA.

Productivity losses recorded in the main producing regions and the reduction in cultivated area sustained the appreciation of beans throughout the first half of 2026. This movement raised the prices paid to producers and was gradually passed on to retailers, resulting in greater caution on the part of buyers, according to the Cepea/CNA index. Up to May, carioca beans accumulated an increase of between 85% and 90% in producer prices, while consumer prices advanced 41.09%. Black beans, on the other hand, registered an appreciation of 51.7% at the origin and 13.69% at the retail level. In June, the arrival of the second harvest contributed to the stabilization of carioca bean prices, with a decrease of 9.01% in superior quality lots and 11.24% in intermediate lots. Conversely, the restricted supply of black beans, after the end of the harvest in Paraná, kept prices firm. Type 1 beans showed a 3.94% increase in the month and have accumulated a 57.6% increase this year. Carioca beans (screen size 12 or grade 9.0 or higher) – Increased demand in São Paulo and Paraná boosted prices in Itapeva (SP) and Curitiba (PR), with weekly increases of 3.25% and 3.35%, respectively. In Minas Gerais, however, the proximity of the new harvest pressured prices of remaining stocks, resulting in a 3.73% drop. Irrigated areas in the Cerrado region remain on the radar of market agents due to the good condition of the crops and the proximity of the harvest, scheduled for early July, which may increase supply in the coming weeks. Carioca beans (grades 8 and 8.5) – Price behavior showed differences between producing regions. In the Belo Horizonte (MG) region, prices advanced 5.93%, driven by the sale of recently harvested grains. In the southern half of Paraná, the higher prices of commercial lots stimulated negotiations and resulted in a 5.08% increase in value. On the other hand, decreases were observed in Curitiba (PR) and Sorriso (MT), of 2.63% and 0.86%, respectively. In southern and southwestern Minas Gerais, prices fell by 3.94% due to the liquidation of lots that lost quality due to rain. In eastern Goiás, the 11.71% decrease reflected an adjustment of prices to more competitive levels compared to other producing regions. Black beans type 1 – Negotiations remained sporadic throughout the week. In Itapeva (SP), the more comfortable supply to industries resulted in a 2.92% decrease in prices. In Curitiba (PR), the lower presence of buyers also pressured prices, which registered a 6.49% drop. In the southern half of Paraná, however, stronger demand boosted business and sustained a 1.17% increase in weekly prices. The limited supply of higher-quality product continues to support prices in the main producing regions.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.