Paraná raises corn exports by 179%

Paraná significantly increased corn exports between January and October, according to the Agricultural Economic Bulletin released on Wednesday (19) by the Department of Rural Economy (Deral), from the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (Seab). According to the document, the state exported 3.55 million tons, a result that represents "an increase of 179% when compared to the same period in 2024." The revenue recorded reached 757.7 million dollars, equivalent to about 4.16 billion reais. The bulletin further informs that the price per ton showed a slight variation, rising from 210.58 dollars in 2024 to 213.43 dollars, an increase of 1.35%. According to the analysis, the increase in the volume exported is related "to a record harvest in the previous cycle and the producer's choice to first export corn," which is considered a product of lower commercial attractiveness compared to soybeans. The soybean complex — meal, oil, and grain — showed a 10% reduction in shipments in the ...