The Brazilian Institute of Beans and Pulses (Ibrafe) reported that Brazil imports all its consumption of white beans and the carioca bean market is stable. Brazil also imports Alubia beans from Argentina, with 9,200 tonnes imported so far this year. Paraná expects to plant 122,521 hectares and has planted 50% of the area so far, with good weather conditions for planting. CONAB is expected to publish its first national forecast for the 2023 harvest in the coming week.