Carioca beans are losing ground in negotiations with more demanding buyers.

The quality of the grains has become a decisive factor in negotiations. bean and helps explain the different behavior between the black and carioca varieties. According to Cepea, the bean-Black properties find support in the search for higher-quality lots, while properties from Rio de Janeiro suffer from more cautious behavior on the part of buyers.

In the case of carioca beans, negotiations have been marked by a more rigorous evaluation before deals are closed. According to Cepea, characteristics such as variety, granulometry, and moisture content are among the main points observed by buyers. This stance reduces the scope for a firmer price reaction. Some sellers have accepted adjustments in specific situations, but this movement is not widespread.

According to the Research Center, resistance to working with lower prices remains, especially when the batches are of better quality. Therefore, price setting increasingly depends on the standard of the product being sold.

In the black bean market, the scenario is more favorable for sellers. The demand for higher quality beans has helped to keep prices supported, in contrast to the pressure observed on the carioca bean.