The weekly price drop is the largest since July.

Pressured by the mismatch between supply and demand, cassava prices fell by 4.4% last week, according to surveys by Cepea. This was the most intense devaluation for the period since July. According to the Research Center, the harvest gained momentum in recent days, driven by more favorable weather, the need for capitalization by producers, and bearish expectations for the beginning of 2026. On the other hand, industrial demand has been weakening, with companies entering into recession or maintenance. Between December 1 and 5, the average nominal price per ton of cassava posted at the starch factory was R$ 530.81 (R$ 0.9232/gram of starch), a 4.4% drop compared to the previous period. Compared to a ...