The road transportation of soy, corn, and soybean meal for export in Brazil grew significantly in the first quarter of 2025, showing a 3.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to consultancy firm AMR Business Intelligence.
This result reflects a combination of structural and cyclical factors, such as Brazil’s strengthening position as a global player in agricultural commodities, heated international demand, and the adoption of productivity-focused technologies in the field. However, logistical challenges and the impact of climate change remain key bottlenecks in the flow of production.
In this article, Adfert, a leading company in solutions for the fertilizer industry, analyzes the implications of this growth for the agribusiness sector and reinforces how logistical efficiency also depends on the quality, technology, and sustainability of agricultural inputs.
Brazil: a key player in global grain supply
According to the Ministry of Agriculture (Mapa), Brazil remains the world’s largest soybean exporter and a leading supplier of corn and soybean meal, serving major markets like China, the European Union, Egypt, Indonesia, and Iran.
Based on the AMR chart, grain road transportation peaks between March and August, following the harvesting calendar and highlighting the importance of integrated logistics—especially in a country of continental proportions.
The role of industry in supporting agri-exports
Adfert, as a supplier of additives and innovative solutions for fertilizers, believes that a strong agri-exporter begins at the base: soil quality and efficient fertility management. The more productive and resilient the crops, the greater the volume available to supply international markets with consistency.
Furthermore, the use of green technologies, such as CoatMax—Adfert’s innovation that enhances fertilizers with liquid micronutrients—directly helps optimize input use and reduce losses, reinforcing the value chain’s commitment to performance and sustainability.
Also read: Discover CoatMax: a liquid technology for granular fertilizers
Challenges still affecting production flow
Despite increased transport volumes, Brazil still faces structural issues, including:
- Poorly maintained roads with limited capacity for heavy traffic
- High reliance on road transport (around 65% of agricultural cargo)
- Logistic delays due to extreme weather events like floods and droughts
- Rising operational costs related to fuel and fleet maintenance
By developing more durable, efficient, and easy-to-apply solutions for the fertilizer industry, Adfert acts as a quiet but essential link, ensuring that inputs used in the field maintain their quality even in adverse conditions.
Efficiency at the base, impact at the top
In a scenario of agri-export growth, input suppliers play an increasingly strategic role. Adfert strengthens its position as a key partner in the agricultural value chain by delivering high-tech products with operational safety and a reduced environmental footprint—qualities increasingly demanded by international markets.
That’s the concept that drives Adfert: from the factory to the field, and from the field to the world.
Also read: Adfert receives I-REC certification and strengthens commitment to renewable energy
Conclusion: sustainability and logistics go hand in hand
The growth in soy, corn, and soybean meal transportation in 2025 proves Brazil’s strength as a global food supplier. However, this growth is only sustainable when the entire chain—from fertilizers to freight—operates with responsibility and innovation.
For Adfert, being part of this system goes beyond delivering high-performance products. It’s about helping build a more competitive, sustainable, and future-ready agribusiness.
Follow more content about the sector on Adfert’s blog and see how innovation is shaping the present and future of Brazilian agriculture.
