To the deliveries of fertilizers from mixers to Brazilian producers totaled 3.8 million tons in October last year, with a reduction of 18% compared to the same month of 2021, released this Tuesday the walk, which brings together the industries of the segment.
From January to October 2022, the volume delivered reached 34 million tons, a drop of 11% compared to the same range of the previous year. Mato Grosso, leader in purchases, concentrates the highest receipt of the analyzed period (23.5%), with 8 million tons.
Next are Rio Grande do Sul (3.72 million tons), Goiás (3.69 million tons), São Paulo (3.59 million tons), Paraná (3.51 million tons) and Minas Gerais ( 3.22 million tons).
atypical scenario
“In 2022, the scenario was atypical, with challenges related to geopolitical crises. But the Brazilian market continues to be supplied”, says Ricardo Tortorella, executive director of Anda, in a note.
The industry recalls the need for the country to reduce dependence on imports. Brazil buys around 85% of the nutrients used in the foreign market.
local production
The national production of intermediate fertilizers totaled 641 thousand tons in October, an increase of 1.9% compared to the same month of 2021.
Also according to Anda, from January to October last year, 6.26 million tons were produced in the country, with an increase of 6.2%.