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Minas Gerais' Agribusiness Exports Reach Historic Highs

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Minas Gerais, the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, has seen its agribusiness exports reach a record high of US$14.5 billion from January to September 2025, a 12.8% increase compared to the same period last year. The state has taken the top spot in the national ranking of the main agricultural exporting states, with coffee leading the export agenda, followed by soybean and sugar-alcohol complexes, meats, and forestry products. The state's adaptability and productive diversity have contributed to its success, with a total of 615 different agricultural products shipped to 175 countries, with a focus on China, the United States, Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minas Gerais' agribusiness exports reached a record high of US$14.5 billion from January to September 2025, a 12.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
  • Coffee is the leading export, with a revenue of US$7.77 billion, representing just over half of the agricultural sector's revenue, a 48% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
  • The state accounts for approximately 70% of Brazilian coffee exports, confirming its undisputed leadership in the industry.
  • The main destinations for Minas Gerais coffee are the United States, Germany, and Italy, which demand the high quality of Minas Gerais coffee.
  • The soybean complex generated US$2.6 billion, with shipments of 6.5 million tons, down 15% and 7%, respectively.
  • Sugar and ethanol production reached 3.3 million tons, totaling US$1.5 billion, with a 19.9% drop in revenue.
  • Meat revenue from the meat sector (beef, pork, and chicken) reached US$1.3 billion in the period, up 6.8% compared to the same period in 2024.
  • Total volume reached 368,800 tons.
  • Forestry products also contributed to the state's exports, with a revenue of US$100 million, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2024.
  • Manoela Teixeira, technical advisor at the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (Seapa), attributes the significant growth to the positive momentum for coffee, which has maintained high prices since last year, driven by low international supply and increased global consumption.

Statistics:

  • US$14.5 billion: Total agribusiness exports from January to September 2025
  • 12.8%: Increase in agribusiness exports compared to the same period last year
  • US$7.77 billion: Revenue from coffee exports
  • 48%: Increase in coffee exports compared to the same period in 2024
  • 70%: Share of Brazilian coffee exports accounted for by Minas Gerais
  • US$2.6 billion: Revenue from soybean complex
  • 6.5 million tons: Shipments of soybean complex
  • 15% and 7%: Decrease in shipments of soybean complex compared to the same period last year
  • US$1.5 billion: Revenue from sugar and ethanol production
  • 19.9%: Drop in revenue from sugar and ethanol production compared to the same period last year
  • US$1.3 billion: Revenue from meat sector
  • 6.8%: Increase in revenue from meat sector compared to the same period in 2024
  • 368,800 tons: Total volume of meat exports

Sources:

  • Agência Minas (official website of the Government of Minas Gerais)
  • "Impulsionadas pelo café, exportações do agro em Minas lideram ranking nacional" (Minas Gerais State Government)

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