Brazilian Chamber of Deputies Advances Legislative Efforts to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Industry
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies considers key legislative proposals to reduce fertilizer import dependency and support agricultural producers amid high fertilizer costs.
- • The Câmara dos Deputados plans to vote on Senate Bill 699/23 to reduce taxes for domestic fertilizer production.
- • 93% of fertilizers used in Brazil in 2025 were imported, with increasing reliance on China as a supplier.
- • Senate Bill 2951/24 aims to improve rural insurance protections against climate and pest risks.
- • Senate Bill 5900/25 mandates Ministry of Agriculture review of federal regulations affecting agriculture.
- • High fertilizer prices due to exchange rates and geopolitical factors pressure producers for the 2026/2027 season.
Key details
On May 21, 2026, the Plenary of Brazil's Câmara dos Deputados gathered to discuss and potentially vote on eight legislative proposals designed to support the country's agricultural sector. A principal focus was Senate Bill 699/23, which seeks to establish the Fertilizer Industry Development Program (Profert), aiming to reduce taxes for companies that invest in domestic fertilizer manufacturing. This initiative is intended to reduce Brazil's heavy reliance on imports, as 93% of fertilizers used in the country in 2025 were imported. The bill, supported by Deputy Júnior Ferrari (PSD-PA), has a favorable substitute report advocating for its approval.
Other noteworthy proposals include Senate Bill 2951/24, which proposes amendments to rural insurance schemes to better protect producers from adverse weather, pests, and diseases, underscored by Deputy Pedro Lupion’s endorsement. Additionally, Bill 5900/25, backed by Lupion and additional lawmakers, requires prior analysis from the Ministry of Agriculture on federal regulations affecting agricultural species to enhance regulation oversight.
The urgency of these legislative measures is underscored by persistent high fertilizer prices driven by exchange rate fluctuations, geopolitical challenges, and shifting supplier dynamics, particularly increasing dependency on Chinese fertilizer sources. This situation has strained producers' ability to plan efficiently for the 2026/2027 crop season, as the soybean and corn exchange relations have worsened, reflecting increased costs to secure fertilizers.
Collectively, these proposals and the economic context highlight the strategic importance of strengthening Brazil's fertilizer industry as a matter of national competitiveness and agricultural resilience.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
