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Economy, agribusiness and Brazil–Japan relations — editorial briefs in 3 languages, always with the original source.
Brazil posts US$ 7.4 billion trade surplus in August
Exports grew 12.2% and total trade reached a record US$ 58.9 billion for the month of August. The 2026 surplus forecast was raised to US$ 90 billion.
Source: Agência Brasil Read the full brief →
Brazil on track to export a record 114 million tons of soybeans in 2026
Anec maintains its 2026 forecast of 114 million tons, about 5% above last year's record. From January to July, 84.8 million tons had already been shipped.
Source: Brasilagro / Anec Read the full brief →
Mercosur–Japan agreement could benefit 18.4% of Brazilian exports
According to Fiemg, the deal under negotiation could benefit around US$ 1.7 billion in exports, led by food and beverages. Brazil–Japan trade reached US$ 11.54 billion in 2025.
Source: O Tempo / Fiemg Read the full brief →
2025/26 season closes with over US$ 14 billion in coffee exports
According to Cecafé, over 38 million bags were shipped. Despite lower volume, high prices secured the second-largest revenue in history.
Source: Revista Oeste / Cecafé Read the full brief →
Chicken exports top US$ 1 billion in a month; shipments to Japan up 53.9%
According to ABPA, May revenue reached US$ 1.009 billion — the first month ever above US$ 1 billion. With 43.2 thousand tons (+53.9%), Japan was the 2nd-largest destination, behind only China.
Source: ABPA Read the full brief →
Agribusiness exports hit record US$ 169 billion in 2025
Driven by soybeans, meats and coffee, Brazilian agribusiness exports reached an all-time high, reinforcing the country's role in global food security.
Source: Governo Federal (Secom) Read the full brief →