Exports of Minas Gerais agribusiness fall to US$ 5.8 billion in the first four months, but Minas maintains national strength with coffee, meat on the rise, and sales to 160 countries.

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 30/05/2026 at 13:32

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The exports of the agribusiness of Minas Gerais totaled US$ 5.8 billion and 4.8 million tons between January and April, with a decline compared to 2025, but Minas Gerais remained among the three largest exporting states in the country, supported by the strength of coffee, the advancement of meats, and the diversification of products.

The exports of the agribusiness of Minas Gerais decreased in value and volume in the first four months, but Minas Gerais maintained its presence among the three largest exporting states in the country, sustained by the strength of coffee, the advancement of meats, and the diversification of products sent to 160 countries.

The exports of the agribusiness of Minas Gerais totaled US$ 5.8 billion between January and April, with 4.8 million tons shipped, a decrease of 11.9% in value and 9.3% in volume compared to the same period in 2025.

Agribusiness exports remain concentrated in coffee

Coffee continued as the main product of the Minas Gerais agenda. The sector reached US$ 3.2 billion and 7.4 million bags exported, but recorded declines of 17.5% in value and 26% in volume in the analyzed period.

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Meats advance and soy ranks second

The soy complex, composed of grain, meal, and oil, occupied the second position, with US$ 1.14 billion and 2.71 million tons. The declines were 2.8% in value and 8.9% in volume.

Beef, pork, and chicken meats were the main highlight of growth. The group exported US$ 576.7 million and 160 thousand tons, increases of 8.2% in value and 0.7% in volume, driven by beef.

European Union leads purchases and Mercosur diversifies

The European Union bought US$ 1.7 billion, equivalent to 29.6% of the agenda, with coffee accounting for 94.4% of the value sent to the bloc. Forest products grew 42.8%, and meats more than doubled.

In Mercosur, sales totaled US$ 82 million. The value fell 2.1%, but the volume increased 10.1%. Argentina concentrated 63.2% of the purchases, in a more diversified agenda that includes coffee, cocoa, meats, horticultural products, and forest products.

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