Brazilian Soybeans & Soybean Meal for International Buyers
Whole soybeans and soybean meal from Mato Grosso, Paraná, Goiás and Rio Grande do Sul — sourced by Kolash Group in São Paulo and shipped in bulk from Santos, Paranaguá and Brazil’s northern ports.
Is Brazil the world’s largest soybean exporter?
Yes. Brazil is the world’s largest producer and exporter of soybeans. Conab forecasts a record 2025/26 crop of 180.4 million tonnes, with record exports of 116.2 million tonnes. In calendar 2025, Brazil shipped a record 108.68 million tonnes of soybeans and 23.07 million tonnes of soybean meal.
Kolash Group supplies Brazilian whole soybeans and soybean meal to importers, crushers and feed mills on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, with specifications and inspection agreed per contract.
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+5.2% crop growth in 2025/26, on 2.7% more planted area and 2.5% higher yields.
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63.3 Mt crushed at home in 2026 — a record supply of soybean meal and oil.
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108.68 Mt exported in 2025, up 11.7% on 2024 — another record.
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Jan–May harvest, with peak export line-ups from March to July.
What a Brazilian Soybean Becomes
Crushing splits each soybean into high-protein meal for animal feed and oil for food and biodiesel. Tap any box to learn more.
Soybeans or Soybean Meal — What to Specify
The parameters buyers usually define in a Brazilian soy contract. Exact values follow your specification or the agreed contract standard, and are confirmed in each offer.
Brazilian whole soybeans
For crushing plants, feed compounders and soy-food producers. Usually traded under ANEC-based contract terms for Brazilian soybeans, or your own specification.
Brazilian soybean meal
The protein backbone of poultry, pig, dairy and aquaculture feed. Brazil’s meal exports are forecast at a record 25.3 million tonnes in 2026, supported by record crushing.
Brazilian soybean oil
Crude degummed or refined soybean oil, produced alongside meal in Brazil’s crushing hubs. Covered in detail on our vegetable oils page.
Where Brazil’s Soybeans Go
Abiove’s August 2026 balance sheet and the record-breaking trend of the last three seasons.
Use of the 2026 soybean supply
Million tonnes · Abiove, August 2026
Brazil soybean exports
Million tonnes · striped bar = forecast
Sources: Conab via World-Grain (Sep 2026) · Abiove via Datamar News (Aug 2026) · Cargonave via Forbes Agro (Jan 2026). 2024 export and 2024/25 crop values are derived from the reported growth rates; the balance segment is derived from Abiove’s crop, export and crush figures.
The Brazilian Soybean Year, Month by Month
Tap a month to see what is happening in Brazil’s soy belt and how strong export availability usually is.
Brazil’s Soybean Heartlands
Hover or tap a region to see its soy towns, local landmarks and the route its beans take to port.
Mato Grosso
Sorriso · Sinop · RondonópolisBrazil’s largest soybean state, on the BR-163 highway.
Landmark: Chapada dos Guimarães
To port: rail to Santos, or barge via Miritituba to Santarém and Barcarena
Paraná
Cascavel · Toledo · Ponta GrossaCooperative-led soy and crushing powerhouse.
Landmark: Iguaçu Falls
To port: road and rail to Paranaguá
Goiás
Rio Verde · Jataí · CristalinaCerrado grain belt with large crushing capacity.
Landmark: Chapada dos Veadeiros
To port: rail via the North–South railway to Santos
Rio Grande do Sul
Passo Fundo · Cruz Alta · IjuíBrazil’s southern soy plateau, harvesting a little later than the north.
Landmark: Serra Gaúcha
To port: Rio Grande
MATOPIBA
Luís E. Magalhães · Balsas · UruçuíThe fast-growing frontier of Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí and Bahia.
Landmark: Jalapão & Lençóis Maranhenses
To port: Itaqui (São Luís)
How Brazilian Soybeans Reach the Ship
Choose an export corridor and follow the cargo from farm to vessel.
How Much Soy Fits Your Shipment?
Drag the slider to compare bulk vessel sizes and container counts.
Suggested shipment- Vessel classPanamax
- Bulk vessels (approx.)1
- Or 20′ containers (approx.)2,223
Indicative only. Real vessel intake depends on stowage, draft at the load and discharge ports, and contract tolerance.
Quote This ShipmentBrazilian Soy for Your Market
Europe
Soybeans and meal for crushers and feed compounders in Rotterdam, Hamburg and Spain, with EUDR documentation in focus.
🕌Middle East
Meal and beans for poultry integrators and feed mills in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye and the UAE.
🌍Africa
Soy and meal for North and West African feed and food processors.
🌎North America
Brazilian soy as a second origin for Mexican feed mills through Veracruz and Altamira.
Brazilian Soybean Questions
How big is Brazil’s 2025/26 soybean crop?
Conab’s September 2026 forecast puts Brazil’s 2025/26 soybean crop at a record 180.4 million tonnes, up 5.2% on the previous season, with record exports of 116.2 million tonnes.
When is the best time to buy Brazilian soybeans?
Brazil harvests soybeans mainly from January to May, and export availability peaks from about March to July. Contracting ahead of the harvest helps secure shipment slots during the busiest months.
Do you supply soybean meal as well as soybeans?
Yes. Kolash Group supplies whole soybeans (HS 1201) and soybean meal (HS 2304). Soybean oil (HS 1507) is covered on our vegetable oils page.
Which ports do Brazilian soybeans ship from?
Mainly Santos and Paranaguá in the south-east and south, Rio Grande in the far south, and the northern Arco Norte ports such as Itaqui (São Luís), Santarém and Barcarena.
Can you supply non-GMO soybeans?
Tell us if you need non-GMO soybeans. Availability, segregation and certification are confirmed with the supplier before we make an offer.
What contract terms and inspections apply?
We quote FOB, CFR or CIF. Contracts commonly follow ANEC-based terms for Brazilian soybeans or the buyer’s specification, with independent surveyors checking quality and weight at loading.
Secure Your Next Cargo of Brazilian Soy
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