Soybeans set a record for export volume in the month of September

Brazilian exports of soybeans reached a record volume for the month of September, driven by strong external demand. This is indicated by surveys from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea). On September 25, the country shipped 6.5 million tons of the grain, a historical record for the month and 6.6% higher than the volume shipped in September 2024, according to partial data from Secex. However, compared to August, there was a 30.3% contraction, a typical movement in the second half of the year when national stocks are lower. Moreover, according to Cepea researchers, the greater availability of soybeans in Argentina limited part of the Brazilian shipments in September. Nonetheless, from January to September, Brazil exported 93 million tons, a record for the period. Even with the strong demand for ...