Consulting firm sees positive week for corn prices.

The market of corn The week ended with gains in futures contracts and price support in important producing regions, amid lower global supply, increased exports, and a firmer stance from sellers. According to TF Agroeconômica, the B3 (Brazilian stock exchange) followed the positive movement of international exchanges, while the physical market also registered gains.

On the B3 exchange, the September 2026 contract closed at R$ 71.50, with a daily increase of R$ 0.21 and a weekly increase of R$ 0.20. November ended at R$ 77.90, with a daily increase of R$ 0.25 and a weekly increase of R$ 0.72, while January 2027 stood at R$ 81.00. In the weekly accumulated figures, Chicago rose 5.89%, Paris advanced 1.88%, and Argentina gained 0.92%. The dollar gained 1% and the physical market 2.37%.

In Rio Grande do Sul, the recommended yields range from R$ 58 to R$ 65 per sack, and the state average from Emater rose 1.53%, to R$ 60.23. Planting for the 2026/27 crop is progressing unevenly, conditioned by humidity and rainfall, with greater progress in areas of the Northwest.

In Santa Catarina, prices remain close to R$ 60 per sack, but demand is around R$ 55. The state needs approximately 8.5 million tons per year and produced 2.67 million tons in the 2025/26 harvest, maintaining a deficit of close to 6 million tons and increasing the search for alternative supply sources.

In Paraná, the second crop harvest reached 83%, while the 2026/27 planting reached 6%. The producer price ended the week at R$ 56.79 per sack, up 7.8% compared to July and 11% compared to August 2025. In Mato Grosso do Sul, prices range from R$ 50 to R$ 55, supported by demand from the bioenergy industry.