Sapezal and São Desidério lead national agricultural production in 2025
Sapezal (MT) reaches R$ 8.6 billion and leads national agricultural production. See how cotton and soybeans boost the economy of Mato Grosso and Bahia.
TL;DR
- Cotton is the primary economic driver in Sapezal, accounting for nearly 60% of agricultural wealth and generating R$ 5.12 billion in 2025.
- Cotton offers double the gross revenue per hectare compared to soybeans and is significantly more profitable than corn.
- São Desidério, Bahia, became the largest national soybean producer in volume (2.09 million tons), surpassing Sorriso, Mato Grosso.
- Mato Grosso still leads in overall agricultural value, hosting half of the top 20 producing municipalities.
- The Matopiba region (Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí, Bahia) is a rapidly growing agricultural frontier, benefiting from technology and large land areas.
- Record national agricultural production value of R$ 927.2 billion in 2025 does not guarantee farmer profits, which are affected by market prices and logistical costs.
- Efficient professional management and choosing profitable crops like cotton are crucial for agribusiness success.