CEPEA Corn: Indicator Price Continues to Rise, Exceeds R$70/Bag
Corn prices in the Campinas region continue their upward trend, with the CEPEA indicator now surpassing R$70 per 60kg bag. This surge is driven by sellers' firm stance and robust demand. The last time prices reached this level was in December 2025. While producers focus on harvesting summer crops and planting second crops, consumers remain active in the market, seeking to replenish their stocks.
According to the CEPEA research center at the University of São Paulo, corn prices in the consumer region of Campinas (SP) continue their upward trajectory. Researchers at CEPEA indicate that this increase is primarily driven by the firm stance of sellers and consistently robust demand in the market.
As a result, the ESALQ/BM&FBovespa corn indicator has now surpassed R$70 per 60kg bag. This price level was last observed in December 2025. Producers interviewed by CEPEA are currently prioritizing field activities, focusing on the harvest of summer crops and the planting of second crops, leading to fewer active sellers in the market.
Conversely, consumers remain highly active in the market, seeking to replenish their stocks. CEPEA researchers emphasize that the most significant price appreciations for the cereal are still being observed in consumer regions and in areas where producers have already taken… (The original text ends here, but context suggests it refers to areas where producers have taken action or market conditions are favorable).