According to agorarn.com.br, Brazil’s green coffee exports surged by more than 50% in the first two weeks of September 2026, reaching 107.9 thousand tons, while beef exports declined by 30.3% during the same period.
Coffee and Commodity Export Shifts
Green coffee — unroasted coffee beans — accounted for the strongest growth among major agricultural exports in early September. The 50% year-on-year increase contrasts sharply with declines in other key commodities: corn shipments fell 16.7%, and beef exports dropped 30.3%. Soybean exports rose 9.2%, and petroleum shipments jumped 75.6% to 5.25 million tons.
EU Audit Looms Over Brazilian Beef
The steep decline in beef exports follows the European Union’s suspension of Brazilian beef and honey imports effective 3 September 2026. The EU cited concerns over antimicrobial use — including antibiotics — and insufficient traceability systems. In 2025, Brazilian beef and poultry sales to the EU totaled US$ 1.8 billion. Brazilian authorities are now preparing for an upcoming EU audit to restore full market access.
Petroleum Price Drop May Ease Logistics Costs
On international markets, Brent crude fell 3.92% on Thursday, 17 September 2026, closing at US$ 101.68 per barrel — its lowest level since 9 September 2026. The decline followed reduced Middle East hostilities and may ease fuel and freight costs for Brazilian exporters.
Source: agorarn.com.br
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
