Revenue from agricultural exports rose 11.7% in April compared to the same period last year.

Brazilian agribusiness exports totaled US$16.65 billion in April 2026, a record for the month since the beginning of the historical series in 1997. This value represents an 11.7% increase compared to April 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa). This result secured a 48.8% share of Brazil's total exports for the period. In the accumulated period from January to April, agribusiness exports reached US$54.6 billion, also a record for the four-month period. Compared to April of last year, the volume exported grew by 9.5%, while the average price registered a 2.1% increase. Imports of agribusiness products totaled US$1.62 billion, a 3.6% decrease in the same comparison, resulting in a US$15 billion surplus for the sector in the month. The international scenario, marked by the increasing importance of supply regularity, delivery capacity, and sanitary safety, also favors Brazil's positioning in global markets. The expansion of international access to Brazilian products also contributes to this result. Since the beginning of the current administration, the country has already surpassed the mark of 600 new market opportunities for agricultural products, strengthening the diversification of Brazil's export portfolio. Among the main destinations for Brazilian agricultural exports, China remained in the lead, with purchases of US$ 6.6 billion in April and a share close to 40% of the sector's export portfolio. This result represents a growth of 21.8% compared to the same month in 2025. The European Union occupied second place, with US$ 2.36 billion and a 14% share, an 8.7% increase compared to April 2025. The United States follows, with US$ 1 billion exported and a 6% share, despite a 16.8% decrease year-on-year. Soybeans maintained their leading position among products exported by Brazilian agribusiness. External sales reached US$6.9 billion, an increase of 18.8% compared to April 2025. The exported volume reached 16.7 million tons, a growth of 9.7% compared to the same period of the previous year and a record for the month of April, in a scenario of a record soybean harvest in the 2025/2026 cycle, estimated by Conab. Furthermore, the 8.4% increase in the average price contributed to raising export revenue. Fresh beef also registered a historic performance, with exports of US$1.6 billion, a 29.4% increase, and shipments of 252,000 tons, a 4.3% increase year-on-year. Both the value and volume were records for the month of April. China remained the main destination for Brazilian protein, with purchases totaling US$877.4 million, equivalent to 55.8% of Brazilian sales of the product during the period. Among the segments with the most significant growth in agricultural exports in April were the soybean complex, with US$8.1 billion and a 20.4% increase; animal proteins, with US$3 billion and 18% growth; forestry products, with US$1.4 billion and an 8.6% increase; and coffee, with US$1.2 billion, despite a 12.1% decrease. Fibers and textile products also showed significant growth, as did cotton, which registered record values and export volumes. Cellulose also recorded record performance, with US$854.7 million exported and a 16% increase, as did soybean meal, which reached 2.4 million tons shipped, a 12.7% increase. Less traditional products also expanded their share in the Brazilian export agenda. Among the month's highlights are dried peppercorns, pet food, orange essential oil, beef tallow, avocados, and mangoes, all with record results in export value or volume. Brazilian fruit farming also showed expansion in international trade, driven by the opening of new markets. Since 2023, 34 new export opportunities have been opened for Brazilian fruits. Between January and April 2026, products such as melons, lemons, limes, watermelons, and papayas registered record exports. According to the Secretary of Trade and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Luís Rua, the result reinforces Brazil's position as a reliable partner in international trade. “The April result shows that when the productive strength of agriculture combines with market opening, negotiation, and international presence, the country transforms potential into concrete access. After all, foreign trade is built this way: with method, continuity, and presence,” he stated. For the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, André de Paula, the performance highlights the sector's relevance to the Brazilian economy. “The record for April confirms the size and responsibility of Brazilian agribusiness. This means income in the countryside, jobs in the industry, opportunities for producers, and a greater Brazilian presence in international trade. This result stems from the work of producers, cooperatives, agribusiness, exporters, and the federal government's close collaboration with the productive sector,” the minister highlighted.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.