Brazil - Soya Beans - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Soya Bean Price in Brazil - 2023

Contents:

  1. Soya Bean Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
  2. Soya Bean Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
  3. Soya Bean Exports in Brazil
  4. Soya Bean Imports in Brazil

Soya Bean Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

The average soya bean export price stood at $591 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, soya bean export price increased by +71.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Iran ($598 per ton) and Thailand ($594 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($563 per ton) and the Netherlands ($575 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soya Bean Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average soya bean import price amounted to $483 per ton, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $573 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($616 per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($472 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Soya Bean Exports in Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of soya beans decreased by -8.8% to 79M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%.

In value terms, soya bean exports soared to $46.7B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +78.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Soya Bean in Brazil (Billion USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China20.420.927.231.815.9%
Spain0.81.01.71.933.4%
Thailand0.60.91.31.741.5%
Iran0.50.20.61.440.9%
Turkey0.40.71.01.140.1%
Netherlands0.61.11.21.122.4%
Russia0.40.40.30.931.0%
Pakistan0.30.40.70.732.6%
Others2.23.04.86.039.7%
Total26.228.738.846.721.2%

Top Export Markets for Soya Bean from Brazil in 2022:

  1. China (53.7M tons)
  2. Spain (3.3M tons)
  3. Thailand (2.8M tons)
  4. Iran (2.3M tons)
  5. Netherlands (2.0M tons)
  6. Turkey (1.9M tons)
  7. Russia (1.6M tons)
  8. Pakistan (1.2M tons)

Soya Bean Imports in Brazil

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of soya beans decreased by -51.5% to 419K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 470% against the previous year.

In value terms, soya bean imports fell rapidly to $203M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 506%.

Import of Soya Bean in Brazil (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Paraguay34.524137518274.1%
Uruguay12.040.016.720.319.2%
OthersN/A1.016.90.4-36.8%
Total46.528240820363.4%

Top Suppliers of Soya Bean to Brazil in 2022:

  1. Paraguay (385.3K tons)
  2. Uruguay (33.0K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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