Agricultural exports decline in November, but soy and beef maintain upward trend

The soybean complex led external sales in the month, with a highlight for the grain, which had shipments of 4.2 million tons — a 64% growth in the annual comparison. The stability in the average price (US$ 435.5/t) favored the increase in revenue, which reached US$ 1.83 billion. Soybean meal presented a modest increase of 2.5% in the exported volume, but with prices falling by 18% compared to November 2024. In livestock, beef in natura maintained an impressive performance. There were 318.5 thousand tons shipped, with a 40% increase in volume compared to the same month of the previous year. The revenue totaled US$ 1.75 billion, supported by an average price of US$ 5,508.8/t — 13% higher than that recorded in November 2024. In contrast, there was a drop in sales of chicken meat (-6.5% in volume) and pork (-14%), both impacted by lower international demand. The sugar and ethanol sector recorded a contraction in almost all its segments. Ethanol exports fell 38% in volume and 32% in ...