Brazil: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian sorghum market rose to $X in 2022, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Brazil

In value terms, sorghum production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 89%. Sorghum production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sorghum in Brazil rose rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 5.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average sorghum yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sorghum harvested area in Brazil fell modestly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The sorghum harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of sorghum was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 274,730%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 21,733% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Brazil, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Japan ($X) and Bolivia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sorghum exported from Brazil worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Bolivia, with a CAGR of +25.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -82.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 1,502% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Brazil

Sorghum imports into Brazil skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 3,068% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sorghum imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 3,012% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Paraguay (X tons) was the main sorghum supplier to Brazil, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Paraguay stood at +116.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-14.5% per year) and Argentina (-11.6% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Brazil, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Paraguay amounted to +53.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-27.6% per year) and Argentina (-13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -44.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 1,664%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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