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Explore the future prospects of Brazilian agriculture and its role in meeting the increasing global demand for grains, with a focus on soybeans. Learn about land availability, historical yield comparisons, and Brazil's position as a key grain supplier. Discover how Brazil's agricultural exports, including coffee, sugar, and meat products, contribute to the global market. Delve into the value chain from farm to consumer, emphasizing the importance of efficient logistics in the agricultural sector.
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Outlook of Brazilian Agriculture XVI Joint Meeting of the BRAZIL – JAPAN Economic Cooperation Committee September 23rd, 2013 Belo Horizonte – Minas Gerais, Brazil Data sources: USDA, FAO, CIA, UN, CONAB, MAFF
Agrex do Brasil (former “Los Grobo Ceagro do Brasil”) Mitsubishi Corporation has acquired a Brazilian grain company. “Agrex do Brasil S/A” (former “Los Grobo Ceagro do Brasil”) WHY ??? MA PI TO BA MT GO
World Demand for Grain Will Further Increase Example: Soybeans World Import Forecast 2013 ( 95 million tons ) 2023 ( 144 million tons ) Others Others EU 11mil (8%) EU 12mil (13%) Asia 72mil (76%) Asia 117mil (81%) • In the next decade, the world will need to import soybeans • 49 million tons MORE, or 52% INCREASE. • Most of the incremental comes from Asia.
World Demand for Grain Will Further Increase • World Population: • Now: 7.1 billions • 2023: 7.9 billions • (2050: 10.0 billions) • Improvement of Living Standard (Change of Dietary): • 1kg of Egg = 3kg of grain • 1kg of Poultry = 4kg of grain • 1kg of Pork = 7kg of grain • 1kg of Beef = 11kg of grain
Who Can Supply This Demand Incremental ? • Available Land in Brazil • Land Availability (million HA) Available Used Expansion into Northeast and North
Who Can Supply This Demand Incremental ? Historical Soybeans Yield (tons / ha) USA Brazil Argentine • Among Brazil, Argentine and USA (the 3 major export countries), Brazil shows the least volatility. • This proves that Brazil has the most stable / favorable conditions: Precipitation, Temperature, Solar Radiation, Soil, Crop Management, etc.
Brazil Will Supply This Demand Incremental Example: Soybeans World Export Forecast 2013 ( 95 million tons ) 2023 ( 144 million tons ) Others Others Argentine 6mil (7%) Argentine 18mil (12%) Brazil 41mil (43%) Brazil 64mil (44%) USA 36mil (38%) USA 44mil (30%) • Sufficient Land Availability • Favorable Weather Condition • Plans for Logistics Developments These Make Brazil the further important grain supplier for the world
Other Agricultural Products Also Rely on Brazil Coffee Export Sugar Export Brazil 46% (World No.1) Brazil 32% (World No.1) Orange Juice Export Pork Export Poultry Export Beef Export Brazil 9% (World No.4) Brazil 17% (World No.2) Brazil 81% (World No.1) Brazil 36% (World No.1)
【Ref】 Value Chain • “From Farm to Consumer”: Participate in every segment of the whole chain • Overview the various markets as one ⇒ Define the markets needs / situation Logistics Grain Origination Export Import Processing Consumer Retail Meet Packing Livestock Farms