31 Insights

Carla Aranha

Carla joined Czarnikow in 2022 having previously worked at Exame and Valor, leading economic media outlets in Brazil, where she developed projects and news coverage focusing on the agribusiness and commodities markets. Carla is responsible for writing content, providing interesting article´s subjects and reports as well as producing press releases together with the marketing team.

Turnaround in Corn Exports: Brazil May Overtake the US for Sales to China

Brazil should become the world’s leading corn supplier for the 1st time in history.
Expectation is to export 5 million tonnes of corn this year to China, a record volume.
Chinese retaliatory tariffs and logistical issues make US corn less competitive.

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

6 min read

Brazil Develops Tropical Wheat and Predicts Self-sufficiency in 5 Years

Variety could make Brazil one of the world´s largest wheat exporters.
Production already started in the Midwest with good results.
Tropical wheat yield is 3 times higher than that of common wheat.

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

9 min read

How Does Brazil Export Ethanol? Understanding Operations in Santos Port

Cane mills in Brazil are exporting increasing amounts of ethanol.
In January of this year, Brazil broke the record for ethanol shipments.
Among the main export destinations are Europe and South Korea.

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

1 min read

Lula’s Government: After All, What Is Happening to the Brazilian Economy?

Economy is expected to grow just 0.8% this year, from 3% in 2022.
Government spending should reach BRL 100 billion more compared to last year.
Is currency devaluation inevitable?

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

5 min read

Biogas Production Increases 21.3% in Brazil in 2022

The world needs more clean and cheap energy.
Brazilian biogas production reached 2.8 billion cubic meters in 2022.
811 plants are operating, up 7.4% in a year.

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

6 min read

Environmental Protection Increases in Brazil

Protected areas reach 33% of Brazilian territory.
Vegetation coverage increases by 20 pp in São Paulo State.
By 2030, forest expansion in São Paulo, a sugar and alcohol hub, should reach 30%.

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

9 min read

Solar Becomes 2nd Largest Source of Brazilian Electricity

Solar energy has grown by around 40% this year in Brazil.
It’s only second behind hydropower for Brazilian electricity generation.
Brazil is expected to become one of the top five global solar energy markets by 2026.

Carla Aranha

1 year ago

6 min read