March saw increased sales of agricultural machinery, with wheeled tractors being a highlight.

Sales of agricultural machinery in March totaled 4,116 units, a 46.8% increase compared to February and a 16% year-on-year rise, the best result since October of last year, according to data from… National Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers (ANFAVEA) analyzed in DATAGRO VIP ReportOf the total sold, wheeled tractors totaled 3,993 units, a volume 21.1% higher than that recorded in the same month of 2025. In turn, sales of grain harvesters totaled 123 units, a 51% drop in the same time frame. This monthly performance was driven by the calendar of major national agricultural fairs, which gain momentum from February onwards and heat up negotiations in the sector in the first half of the year. Despite the monthly improvement, sales in the first quarter remain 17.4% below the 2025 result, reflecting high interest rates, increased production costs and the devaluation of major commodities, factors that compress the producer's investment capacity. "Geopolitical tensions involving the war in the Middle East increase the cost of fertilizers and freight, putting more pressure on the farmer's pocket. Thus, even in the face of record harvests, especially of grains, narrow profitability has slowed the renewal of fleets," explains the DATAGROGiven this scenario, the ANFAVEA It is projecting a 6.2% drop in agricultural machinery sales in 2026. For more details, visit [link/website address]. VIP Report in analysis session of DATAGRO Portal.

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