Brazil's soybean production forecast remains stable at 1.79 million tons

12-Feb-2026 01:53 PM

Sao Paulo. In the Latin American country of Brazil, total soybean production is projected to rise sharply to an all-time high of 1.79 million tons in the current 2025-26 season due to increased sowing area and favorable weather conditions.

Good rains in the central-east and northwestern parts of the country last weekend benefited the soybean crop. Heavy rains in Mato Grosso, the leading agricultural producer, slowed soybean harvesting and sowing in Safrinha Malawi.

Rainfall in northern Brazil is expected to bring relief to the crop this week, but the current dry and hot weather in the southern states remains a cause for concern. Rainfall is expected in some parts of southern Brazil next week.

Brazil is the world's leading producer and exporter of soybeans. Preparations for harvesting the new crop began in January, and by the end of last week, approximately 16% of the area had been harvested. Harvesting has now begun in all major producing states.

According to information received, 39% of the crop has been harvested in Mato Grosso, 14% in Paraná, and 3% in Goiás. However, the quality of soybean grain is poor in some areas, while the weather in Rio Grande do Sul and southern Mato Grosso do Sul remains hot and dry. This is likely to impact the average soybean yield and total production there.