Brazil’s Rice Export Market Remains Strong, Says Federarroz

According to information from Federarroz, expectations are high for strong export volumes, particularly to Central American countries. In 2025, Brazil’s rice exports continue to show strong demand from this region.

In the first quarter of the year, the leading destinations for unprocessed rice were Senegal, Mexico, Gambia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Costa Rica is expected to confirm a purchase of over 200,000 tons between April and June.

Given this scenario, the Rice Growers’ Federation of Rio Grande do Sul (Federarroz) encourages producers to stay alert to export opportunities, which could support the domestic market.

Here is a historical overview of Brazilian rice exports starting from January 2022. The data is from DataLiner:

Brazilian Rice Exports | Jan 2022 – Feb 2025 | TEUs

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According to the federation’s president, Alexandre Velho, this international demand for Brazilian rice will impact the sector beyond this year. “In the next agricultural year, producers will also feel the effects of this increased demand,” he noted.

In March, a deal was closed for 30,000 tons to Mexico for R$82.00 per 50-kilo sack at the Port of Rio Grande. The transaction was a significant indicator for the market, especially in light of recent fluctuations. The price was seen as positive for the export scale and its influence on domestic pricing.

Rio Grande do Sul accounts for about 70% of Brazil’s rice production and has a well-established logistics network to meet international demand, particularly through the Port of Rio Grande, one of the state’s main export gateways.

Source: Portal Sou Agro

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