The price of corn maintains a downward trend in the country.

The Central International of Economic Analysis and Agricultural Market Studies (Ceema) reported, in an analysis referring to the period from November 14 to 20 and released on Thursday (20), that corn prices in Brazil remained stable, "this time with a downward bias." According to the survey, the average price in Rio Grande do Sul fell to R$ 61.86 per bag, while the main markets in the state remained at R$ 60.00. In other regions, prices ranged between R$ 48.00 and R$ 64.00 per bag. Ceema highlighted that the national market presents "low liquidity, with the withdrawal of a good part of the sellers." The analysis points out that demand remains, but with purchases in small volumes. According to the report, "local prices are sustained by exports, which have improved thanks to the recent depreciation of the Real," while the good development of the summer crop helps to limit increases in the domestic market. The planting was also monitored by the entity. According to the document, by ...