Animal Protein
Agriculture and Agro-industry
Paraná is the largest producer of animal protein in Brazil.
National leader in poultry production
Responsible for 34.2% of all production in Brazil, with
1.07 billion birds slaughtered in the first half of 2023
2nd largest pork producer in Brazil
With over 7 million pigs.
2nd largest honey producer, and the highest in terms of production value.
Paraná’s bee honey production was valued at US$ 24.5 million in 2022.
Largest fish producer in Brazil
Paraná accounts for 27.1% of national fish production and 75.7% of the Southern region’s output.
2nd largest milk producer in Brazil
Producing 11 billion liters in 2022.
Main producer of silk cocoons in Brazil
Of the 18 thousand tons produced nationwide, Paraná contributed 15 thousand tons, with a production value of US$ 71.6 million in 2022.
Agriculture
Leader in the national production of barley, beans, cassava, yerba mate, triticale, and rye.
Paraná’s barley production represents 69% of the national total, amounting to nearly 522 thousand tons in 2022.
Beans: Representing 71% of Brazil’s bean production, with a production value of US$ 511.4 million and a total of 733.3 thousand tons harvested in 2022.
Triticale: Paraná contributes 76% of Brazil’s triticale production, with 97.7 thousand tons harvested in 2022.
Top three crops in Paraná: Soybeans, corn, and wheat.
O Paraná é o segundo maior produtor nacional de trigo, e colheu 3,6 milhões de toneladas em 2022, sendo que o valor da produção foi de R$5,6 bilhões.
O estado é o segundo maior produtor nacional de milho, com quase 15,6 milhões de toneladas colhidas em 2022.
Também ocupa a segunda posição nacional no cultivo de batata, colhendo 778,3 mil toneladas.
Soybeans: The most cultivated crop in Paraná, ranking 3rd in national production, with 13.7 million tons harvested in 2022.
Levantamento feito pelo Instituto Paranaense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (IPARDES), com base na Pesquisa da Pecuária Municipal (PPM) e na Pesquisa Agrícola Municipal (PAM), divulgada pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE).
Agribusiness Responsible for 80% of Paraná’s exports.
Over the last decade, the state’s share in Brazil’s agricultural exports averaged 13.4%, while its share in imports was 11.6%. In 2022, this resulted in a surplus of US$12.9 billion.
From January to August 2023, food exports represented 61.6% of Paraná’s total exports, totaling US$10.3 billion.
Main export products:
Soybeans: US$3.8 billion
Chicken meat: US$2.5 billion
Soybean meal: US$1.3 billion
Cereals: US$663.2 million
Paraná is the 5th largest exporter in Brazil and the top exporter in the Southern region.
Dados do Informativo do Comércio Exterior Paranaense – Exportações do Ipardes.
A major portion of Paraná’s production comes from highly professional cooperatives.
Out of 223 cooperatives in the state, 63 are in the agricultural and livestock sectors.
Cooperatives account for 76.9% of the state’s agricultural production and 79.4% of jobs in the sector.
42% of the sector’s exports in 2022 came from cooperatives, generating US$7.4 billion.
Largest Agricultural Cooperative in Latin America: Coamo, located in Paraná
Dados Ocepar 2023
A qualidade da produção aliada à proximidade com a indústria assegura o crescimento do setor.
High-quality production combined with proximity to industry ensures sector growth.
National leader in organic food production:
With 3,916 certified producers, representing 16% of the country’s organic production.
De acordo com o Ministério da Agricultura (Mapa)
Paraná Mais Orgânico” Program:
50 thousand tons of organic products (fruits, vegetables, grains, cassava) are produced annually.
Check out the map of organic and agroecological product fairs
State Program for School Meals:
315 counties in Paraná receive organic products to provide three meals per day for school lunches.
Currently, 18% of school lunch products are organic or agroecological, with a goal to reach 100% by 2030.