The bean market continues at a slow pace and prices are falling.

The bean market remained at a slow pace over the past week and the values were pressured. This is what data from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) indicate. According to researchers at the institute, the withdrawn stance of buyers and the increased presence of lots with moisture inadequate for industry needs were factors that influenced the price drops. It is worth noting the scarcity of lots called extras, with a sieve 12 above 90% and, therefore, the higher appreciation in the market. Thus, many producers consulted by Cepea who still hold this grain only negotiate when they need to "make cash", while the more capitalized sellers prefer to store this bean. In the field, the sowing of the 2025/26 crop reaches 21.1% of the estimated area for the first crop, according to data from Conab on the 11th. In the South of the country, field activities have been slower due to the rains. In São Paulo, sowing ended a few weeks ago and now producers are preparing to ...