Sales of tractors and combine harvesters decline in the first two months.

Tractor sales in the domestic market registered a monthly growth of 40.84% in February, but a year-on-year decline of 29.52%, according to a report from the National Federation of Automotive Vehicle Distributors (Fenabrave), released this Tuesday (7). In the first two months of the year, sales in the segment fell 32.89% compared to the same period in 2025. "After a sharp decline at the start of the year, the segment showed an increase in sales in February compared to January, a result of the cyclical behavior of this category, but the results are still negative compared to the same month last year and in the accumulated year," says the president of Fenabrave, Arcelio Júnior. "The international scenario is impacting the cost of production and credit, which reduces the appetite for investment on the part of rural producers. Even after a good harvest, there is a feeling of insecurity. Fenabrave continues to monitor the situation with attention and concern. We hope that an improvement in the credit area can bring relief to this sector." Meanwhile, the sale of combine harvesters in the domestic market fell 16.95% in February compared to January and 49.46% compared to the same month in 2025. In the first two months of the year, sales decreased by 42.36% compared to the same period in 2025. "Combine harvesters registered a drop in February and in the accumulated figures for the year. While tractors are used in various sectors of the economy, combine harvesters are used exclusively for grain crops. In other words, this segment directly reflects what is happening in agriculture and the investments of producers," analyzes the director. Fenabrave clarifies that because they are not registered, agricultural machines show a one-month lag in the results, since the numbers need to be collected from the manufacturers.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.