R$ 1.1 Trillion: JBS Owned by Joesley Batista, Cargill, and Ambev Dominate Ranking of Largest Agro Companies in 2025

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Forbes Brazil Ranking Reveals Who the Giants of Agribusiness Are, Where They Come From, Who Controls the Businesses, and How Much Each One Moves

The Brazilian agribusiness showed its strength again in 2025. According to Forbes Brazil’s retrospective, the five largest companies in the sector together generated a revenue of BRL 1.120 trillion, registering a growth of 4.16% compared to the previous year. This result reinforces the central role of agribusiness in the national economy, driven by productive scale, operational efficiency, exports, and investments in technology and sustainability.

Next, see who these companies are, who is behind each, where they operate, and why they move such significant figures.

Agribusiness - Forbes - JBS - Ambev — Agribusiness

1st JBS — The Largest Agribusiness Company in Brazil

JBS holds the first place by a large margin. The company is currently the largest food company in the world, with a global presence in beef, pork, poultry, and processed foods.

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2nd Marfrig Global Foods — Animal Protein Focused on Added Value

Marfrig Global Foods ranks second. The company has a strong presence in beef and industrialized products, with significant operations in the Americas.

Revenue: around BRL 160 billion
Control: entrepreneur Marcos Molina
Origin: São Paulo
Highlight: focus on higher value-added products

Marfrig gained relevance by betting on operational efficiency, established brands, and integration with major global food networks.

3rd Cargill Foods — Global Giant with a Strong Base in Brazil

The Cargill, American multinational, ranks third among the largest agribusiness companies in Brazil. The company is heavily involved in grains, food, animal nutrition, and agricultural trading.

Revenue in Brazil: estimated at BRL 140 billion
Control: Cargill–MacMillan family (USA)
Presence in Brazil: since 1965
Operation: soy, corn, cotton, food, and logistics

Despite being foreign, Cargill plays a strategic role in the flow of Brazilian agricultural production and in connecting national agribusiness with the international market.

4th Ambev — Beverages Also Count as Agribusiness

Although often associated only with the beverage sector, Ambev ranks among the largest agribusiness companies due to its enormous demand for barley, corn, sugar, and agricultural inputs.

Revenue: above BRL 80 billion
Control: AB InBev group
Origin: São Paulo
Highlight: agricultural chain integrated with beverage production

Ambev is one of the largest buyers of agricultural inputs in the country, positioning it as a key player within the Brazilian agribusiness ecosystem.

5th Bunge Foods — A Century-Old Tradition in Agribusiness

Closing the ranking, Bunge remains one of the most traditional companies in the agricultural sector in Brazil, with a strong presence in grains, vegetable oils, and food.

Revenue: around BRL 75 billion
Control: publicly traded (headquartered in the USA)
Presence in Brazil: over 100 years
Operation: soy, wheat, fertilizers, and logistics

Bunge is a key player in the agricultural export chain and in the processing of commodities, especially soy.

Billion-Dollar Agribusiness Reinforces the Weight of the Sector in the Brazilian Economy

The combined revenue of BRL 1.120 trillion from the five largest companies shows that agribusiness remains one of the pillars of the Brazilian economy, even in a challenging global scenario. The growth observed in 2025 reflects:

increased productivity,
consolidation of large groups,
strength of exports,
integration between industry, field, and logistics.

The numbers also help explain why Brazil continues to be one of the main protagonists in global agribusiness. And what do you think about Brazilian agribusiness?

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Gilvan Ferreira de Sousa

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08/01/2026 22:01

Essas empresas devem ao banco do Brasil?

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Claudiney

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10/01/2026 05:32

Essas são queridinhas do bnds

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R$ 1.1 Trillion: JBS Owned by Joesley Batista, Cargill, and Ambev Dominate Ranking of Largest Agro Companies in 2025

Forbes Brazil Ranking Reveals Who the Giants of Agribusiness Are, Where They Come From, Who Controls the Businesses, and How Much Each One Moves

1st JBS — The Largest Agribusiness Company in Brazil

2nd Marfrig Global Foods — Animal Protein Focused on Added Value

3rd Cargill Foods — Global Giant with a Strong Base in Brazil

4th Ambev — Beverages Also Count as Agribusiness

5th Bunge Foods — A Century-Old Tradition in Agribusiness

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R$ 1.1 Trillion: JBS Owned by Joesley Batista, Cargill, and Ambev Dominate Ranking of Largest Agro Companies in 2025

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