Oilseed processing to grow 5.7% in 2025, according to Abiove

Investments of R$6 billion should increase daily capacity by 19,350 t/day, with emphasis on the Central-West region

The Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (ABIOVE) has completed the 2025 edition of its Installed Capacity Survey of Vegetable Oil Industries. The survey shows that Brazil's total oilseed processing capacity reached 76.4 million tons this year, a 5.7% increase compared to 2024, when the volume was 72.3 million tons.

"The increase in installed capacity demonstrates the industry's dynamism and the sector's strategic importance to the Brazilian economy. We're talking about an expansion that accompanies the growth of agricultural production and reinforces Brazil's position as a global leader in vegetable oils," says Daniel Furlan Amaral, Director of Economics and Regulatory Affairs at ABIOVE.

Compared to the previous year, the number of processing companies increased from 67 to 75, representing an 11.9% increase, and the number of industrial units increased from 132 to 144. The total number of active plants grew from 113 to 127, a 12.4% increase, while idled units fell from 19 to 17. Total daily processing capacity reached 231,566 tons, an increase of 5.7%. Capacity at active plants was 219,842 tons per day, an increase of 7.3%, while at idle plants it was 11,724 tons per day, a decrease of 17.9%.

Regional Cut

The Central-West region continues to stand out, accounting for 44.4% of the country's processing capacity. The region increased from 92,790 tons per day in 2023 to 95,964 in 2024, reaching 102,705 tons per day this year. Mato Grosso leads the state, with 53,767 tons per day, accounting for 23% of the country's processing capacity.

"Growth in the Central-West reflects the proximity of industries to agricultural production and continued investment in infrastructure. This concentration in Mato Grosso is strategic, as the state accounts for almost a quarter of the country's capacity," Amaral emphasizes.

Refining and Bottling

The number of refining companies grew to 38, a 15.2% increase, with the number of industrial units increasing from 57 to 63, a 10.5% increase. The total number of active plants rose to 57, a 21.3% increase, while shutdowns fell to 6. Refining capacity at active plants increased 16.7%, reaching 24,396 t/day, while total capacity reached 25,769 t/day, an increase of 10.4%. Bottling capacity grew by 8.3%, reaching 14,814 t/day. Capacity at active plants increased by 8.5%, reaching 13,864 t/day, and at idle plants it increased by 5.6%, reaching 950 t/day.

Investments

Projected investments for the next 12 months total R$5.9 billion, which should generate an estimated expansion of 18,850 t/day in installed capacity. Considering average investments, the 15,049 t/day expansion in active plants in 2025 represents an investment of approximately R$4.5 billion.

"The volume of investments signals confidence in the sector and ensures competitive gains for the entire chain. With nearly R$6 billion projected, the industry strengthens its capacity to meet the growing global demand for soybean meal and oil, in addition to boosting jobs and regional development," Amaral concluded.