Brazil’s Agribusiness: A Global Powerhouse in Sustainable Food Production
Technology-Driven, Efficient and Ready for Global Demand
Brazilian agribusiness stands among the most competitive, innovative and sustainable food production systems in the world. In 2024, the sector represented 23.2% of Brazil’s GDP—approximately R$ 2.72 trillion—covering the full value chain from inputs and primary production to agro-industry and specialized services.
As one of the world’s leading food suppliers, Brazil is the top global exporter of soybeans, coffee, sugar, orange juice, beef and chicken, and the second-largest exporter of corn and cotton. OECD-FAO projections confirm the country’s strategic role in feeding a growing global population over the next decade.
Brazil is also a global testing ground for transformative agricultural technologies and sustainability solutions. From biotechnology and precision farming to integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems and low-carbon practices, the sector combines productivity with environmental responsibility. With abundant arable land, 12% of the planet’s surface freshwater and strengthened regulatory frameworks focused on traceability and sustainability, Brazil offers exceptional investment opportunities across animal protein, grains, planted forests, bio-inputs and digital agtech solutions.
Who should engage with Brazil’s agribusiness sector? Opportunities for global investors and buyers:
- International buyers of agricultural commodities
- Global food companies and processors
- Investors in agtech, biotechnology and digital farming solutions
- Companies in animal protein, grains, planted forests and bio-inputs
- Sustainability-driven supply chain partners