Brazilian agriculture's growing economic importance

Brazil's agricultural sector is gaining significant economic relevance, potentially surpassing manufacturing in its contribution to the GDP. In 2025, agriculture's share of Brazil's GDP reached 7.1%, its highest since 2000, while manufacturing's share declined to 13.7%, its lowest since 2020. Experts suggest this trend could lead to agriculture exceeding manufacturing's economic weight in the long term. This shift is attributed to increased investment, area expansion, and productivity gains in agriculture, alongside a continuous decline in manufacturing's share. The broader agribusiness sector, including related services and industries, is projected to represent a much larger portion of the GDP.