In September, China remained the largest buyer of Brazilian agribusiness products, accounting for 32.4% of total shipments worth US$ 10.1 billion, marking a 21% increase compared to August 2020. The trade balance showed a surplus of US$ 8.8 billion. As of 2021, the sector's foreign sales have reached US$ 93.6 billion, a 20.6% increase year-on-year. Soybeans and in natura beef were the primary exports. The European Union was the second-largest market, accounting for 15% of total exports. The CNA also highlighted significant export increases for crude soybean oil, in natura beef, soy in grains, and in natura chicken meat. The Agro.BR Project, a collaboration with Apex-Brasil, aims to diversify Brazil's export portfolio, with notable increases in exports of tea, mate, spices, fish, bee products, dairy, and fruit.