Mato Grosso, Rio Grande do Sul, and Paraná Lead the Rankings
Brazil, the world’s largest soybean producer, is expected to harvest 147.35 million tons of soybeans in the 2023/24 season, according to estimates from the National Supply Company (Conab). But which Brazilian states are the top producers? Let’s find out!
This year’s harvest is projected to be 4.7% lower than the previous season due to adverse weather conditions in key producing regions. Despite these challenges, Mato Grosso, Rio Grande do Sul, and Paraná remain the top three producers, followed by Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul.
The Conab report highlights that despite climate extremes across different growth stages, farmers showcased strong technical capabilities, demonstrating their preparedness for various farming challenges.
Several states experienced irregular rainfall during the planting phase, including Mato Grosso, Paraná, Goiás, and Mato Grosso do Sul. Meanwhile, Rio Grande do Sul initially had favorable conditions, but excessive rain in May disrupted the harvest in some areas. Below are the details for the top soybean-producing states.
Top Soybean-Producing States in Brazil (2023/24)
Mato Grosso
- Production: 39.34 million tons
- Planted Area: 12.38 million hectares
- Increase: 2.4%, due to new farmland converted from pastures
- Top Municipality: Sorriso (2022 – IBGE)
Rio Grande do Sul
- Production: 20.19 million tons
- Planted Area: 6.76 million hectares
- Impact: Heavy rains affected 110,300 hectares, with 67,800 hectares left unharvested, about 1% of the total crop area
- Top Municipality: Dom Pedrito (2022 – IBGE)
Paraná
- Production: 18.35 million tons
- Planted Area: 5.82 million hectares
- Top Municipality: Tibagi (2022 – IBGE)
Goiás
- Production: 16.71 million tons
- Top Municipality: Rio Verde (2022 – IBGE)
Mato Grosso do Sul
- Production: 11.32 million tons
- Impact: A 24% decline in productivity to 2,825 kg per hectare due to unstable weather in December
- Top Municipality: Maracaju (2022 – IBGE)
Minas Gerais
- Production: 7.79 million tons
- Impact: A 6.7% decrease from the previous season due to adverse weather
- Top Municipality: Unaí (2022 – IBGE)
Bahia
- Production: 7.48 million tons
- Planted Area: 1.98 million hectares
- Impact: A 6% decline in productivity due to planting outside the ideal window
- Top Municipality: Formosa do Rio Preto (2022 – IBGE)
These top-producing states demonstrate Brazil’s critical role in the global soybean market. Even with the challenges brought by weather extremes, farmers have maintained high levels of production, ensuring the country’s position as a leader in agricultural exports.
