1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Voluntary Report Voluntary-Public Distribution Date:May 26,2026 Report Number:BR2026-0023 Report Name:Brazils Pulses Market-Strong Consumption and Trade
2、 Country:Brazil Post:Brasilia Report Category:Agriculture in the News,Grain and Feed,MISC-Commodity Prepared By:Marcela Formiga Approved By:Joseph Degreenia Report Highlights:Brazil ranks among the worlds largest producers and consumers of dry beans,with production surpassing 3.5 MMT.The country rem
3、ains generally self-sufficient in common dry beans but relies heavily on imports of chickpeas,lentils,and peas to meet domestic demand.The country traditionally exports varieties with limited domestic consumption,posing no risk to domestic supply.Brazils pulses trade relationship with the United Sta
4、tes is limited but strategically important during supply disruptions.Brazil ranks among the worlds largest producers and consumers of dry beans,primarily common beans(Phaseolus vulgaris).Bean production holds significant cultural and nutritional importance,as beans form a cornerstone of the Brazilia
5、n diet across all socioeconomic levels,particularly when paired with rice.Since the late 1970s,Brazilian bean production has ranged between 2 million metric tons(MMT)and 3.7 MMT,according to data from Brazils National Supply Company(CONAB).While planted area has progressively decreased,increased mec
6、hanization and improved bean varieties boosted yields in recent years,helping sustain Brazils production levels.Figure 1 Brazil:Evolution of Dry Bean Production,Planted Area,and Yield Source:National Supply Company(CONAB);Graph:Post Brasilia PRODUCTION Dry bean production is distributed across small