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With Emphasis on Coffee and Technological Innovation, Minas Gerais Agricultural Exports Are Accelerating and Consolidating the State as a Power in Brazilian Agriculture Exports
The agricultural exports of Minas Gerais have stood out in 2025 as one of the pillars of the Brazilian economy, achieving historic results and consolidating the state as a leader in growth in external sales of the sector, according to a report published.
Between January and September, Minas Gerais generated US$ 14.5 billion, a 12.8% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.
The performance is primarily driven by coffee, responsible for more than half of the total revenue, and by productive diversification that ensures stability and competitiveness in the global market.
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Coffee from Minas and International Valuation of the Grain
The driving force behind the increase in exports is coffee, which brought the state US$ 7.77 billion, 48% more than in 2024.
The product represents just over 50% of the export agenda and reaffirms Minas’ leading role in the global market, accounting for 70% of Brazilian coffee exports.
This expansion reflects the combination of quality, tradition, and technology applied in the field, which has been ensuring high-quality beans recognized in more than 175 countries.
The main destinations remain the United States, Germany, Italy, Japan, and China, which together account for more than 50% of sales.
The appreciation of the average coffee price, coupled with lower global supply and increased consumption, has boosted the results.
According to the technical advisor of the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (Seapa), Manoela Teixeira, the performance reinforces the strategic role of the state as a reference in sustainability and competitiveness in Brazilian agriculture.
Agricultural Exports: Diversification with Soybeans, Meats, and the Sugar-Alcohol Sector
Even with the prominence of coffee, productive diversity remains one of the strengths of Minas Gerais agricultural exports, covering 615 different products shipped to 175 countries.
The soybean complex (grains, oil, and meal) amounted to US$ 2.6 billion, with shipments of 6.5 million tons, despite a 15% drop in revenue and 7% in volume.
The sugar-alcohol sector generated US$ 1.5 billion, with 3.3 million tons exported. The 19.9% drop in revenue reflects the attractiveness of ethanol in the domestic market, which has led producers to prioritize domestic consumption.
Beef, pork, and chicken registered US$ 1.3 billion, a 6.8% increase over the same period in 2024, with a volume of 368.8 thousand tons.
This performance demonstrates the strength of Minas Gerais livestock and the state’s role in global food security.
Sustainability and Innovation Strengthen Minas Agriculture
The technology applied in the field and investment in sustainable practices have also directly contributed to strengthening Minas Gerais agricultural exports.
The state maintains a focus on productive efficiency and environmental management, establishing itself as a model of innovation in Brazil.
The forestry sector, which includes cellulose, wood, and paper, reached approximately US$ 765 million in exports, with 1.3 million tons shipped.
These numbers demonstrate that Minas Gerais has expanded its trade frontiers without compromising sustainability.
The result is a product of a balance between productivity and environmental preservation, aligned with the demands of international markets.
According to Manoela Teixeira, the expectation is that the state will again surpass the record of US$ 17 billion in external sales achieved in 2024.
The specialist emphasizes that the positive performance is supported by three main factors: product valuation, technological innovation, and diversification of the export agenda.
These elements ensure that Minas continues as one of the main engines of Brazilian agriculture, representing about 13% of the national sector’s revenue.
The agricultural exports of Minas Gerais demonstrate, therefore, that the state has found in the balance between tradition and modernity the path to strengthen its global presence.
With coffee as the flagship and the support of segments such as soybeans, meats, and forestry products, Minas Gerais continues to lead the growth of national agriculture and consolidating its reputation as a reference in quality, sustainability, and productive efficiency.
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