Brazil's record soybean harvest is already generating positive effects for consumers. A survey by APAS – the São Paulo Supermarket Association, conducted in partnership with FIPE (Economic Research Institute Foundation), indicates that the oil category registered a price drop in May and has accumulated a deflation of 6.05% for the year. The highlight is soybean oil, which became 1.28% cheaper in the month and has already accumulated a 10.20% reduction in 2026, helping to alleviate household expenses on frequently purchased products. According to APAS's chief economist, Felipe Queiroz, the price behavior is directly related to the increased supply of soybeans in the national and international markets. "According to information from CEPEA, the harvest is practically complete in Brazil, which confirms the record harvest in the country, projected by the USDA at 180 million tons. Furthermore, the outlook is favorable for global supply, with progress in the harvest in Argentina and planting in the United States," he explains. The result is directly felt by the consumer, since soybean oil is among the most common products in families' shopping baskets and has a significant impact on the preparation of daily meals. The combination of a record harvest and greater global availability of the commodity has been favoring price reductions and contributing to a more positive scenario for consumption. In addition to the reduction observed in oils, the survey points to stability in other categories important to families' routines. Hygiene and beauty products registered a decrease of 0.16% in May, while cleaning products accumulated a variation of only 0.39% in the year, indicating moderate price behavior.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.