Data from VGRI Partners shows a significant increase in the use of special fertilizers and investment per hectare in the country
Brazil is on track to maintain its leading position in global food production in the coming years. According to data compiled by VGRI Partners, the country is expected to have increased its agricultural production by 41% from 2023 to 2026/2027, becoming the main “growth engine” of the world’s food supply. This progress is mainly supported by productivity gains and the intensification of harvests, factors that increase the demand for more technologically advanced solutions, such as special fertilizers.
Despite using only 11% of its territory for agriculture, Brazil is a global leader in the production of soybeans, coffee and sugar. Between 2016 and 2024, the area planted in the country (considering only cereals, legumes and oilseeds) increased from 58.7 to 78 million hectares, while average productivity increased from 3.14 to 3.84 tons per hectare. This performance has been accompanied by a constant increase in investments per hectare, reflecting the growing technological development of the field.
As one of the pillars of this increase in productivity, investments in plant nutrition have registered accelerated growth. Sales of special fertilizers have accompanied the expansion of the planted area and, in 2024, are expected to reach R$ 266.2 billion. The largest revenues are concentrated in the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Mato Grosso, Goiás and Paraná, which together represent approximately 68% of the national total.
According to VGRI Partners, the advancement of the plant nutrition sector is due not only to the increased demand for productivity, but also to technological advances in the formulation of inputs and greater adoption by rural producers. With population growth and the need to ensure food security, Brazil continues to be one of the main global frontiers for sustainable agricultural development.
About VGRI
Founded in 2019, VGRI Partners is an independent investment banking firm, leader in M&A segments with strategic and long-term operations. The company advises operations in sectors such as healthcare, education, footwear retail, technology, infrastructure and food and is a leader in the equipment leasing segment. With an agnostic approach to sectors, VGRI Partners offers exclusive and in-depth service in relation to the profile of each client, generating value in the long term and monitoring each stage of the process involving an M&A operation.
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