The rice production chain will continue to face difficulties.

The crisis that severely affected the rice production chain throughout 2025 is expected to extend into 2026, requiring even more resilience from producers and industries. In Santa Catarina, the Rice Industries Union (SindArroz-SC) is closely monitoring market developments, facing a scenario marked by an excess supply and a contraction in prices. The entity expects the sector to continue facing difficulties throughout the year, with the possibility of a recovery beginning only in the last quarter, close to the 26/27 harvest. According to the president of SindArroz-SC, Walmir Rampinelli, the continued pressure on prices is directly associated with the high volume of grains still available in the market. "The excess of rice in the stocks limits any possibility of appreciation in the short term. This requires the industries in Santa Catarina to act cautiously, focusing on cost reduction and efficient management strategies," he states. The indication of an improvement in prices at the ...