Harvester sales plummet in Brazil and fall nearly 50% in February, according to Fenabrave

Sales of harvesters in Brazil registered a sharp contraction in February 2026, with a drop of nearly 50% compared to the previous year, according to data released by the National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distributors (Fenabrave). The performance reflects a more restrictive macroeconomic scenario, marked by high interest rates, rising costs, and changes in the purchasing behavior of rural producers. According to the entity, 142 harvesters were sold in February, a number that represents a 17% decline compared to January. Compared to February 2025, when 281 units were sold, the contraction was even more significant, reaching 49.5%. In the first two months of 2026, sales totaled 313 harvesters, a drop of 42.4% compared to the 543 units registered in the same period of the previous year. The result reinforces the challenging moment faced by the agricultural machinery sector in the country. According to industry executives, the tighter macroeconomic environment has led producers to ...