The Brazilian bean market faces pressure due to adverse weather and increased supply

The Brazilian carioca bean market recorded weak performance this week, reflecting low demand and increased selectivity on the part of buyers. According to Evandro Oliveira, a consultant at Safras & Mercado, the volume of business was limited, even on the busiest days. Most of the lots traded consisted of commercial grains from Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná. In Paraná, excessive rainfall resulted in smaller and stained grains, putting pressure on prices and discouraging buyers. The shortage of high-quality beans (grade 9.5 or higher) continues, with prices above R$270.00 per bag in the São Paulo Cereal Zone, making negotiations difficult. “Producers have been intensifying the sale of lower-quality lots, fearing further price drops. This movement, combined with the decline in consumption in the second half of 2025, should increase carryover stocks to levels more than 60% higher than the previous year. Although this guarantees supply, pressure on prices increases with the ...