On September 5th, the Brazilian Tobacco Growers Association (Afubra) released their final data for the 2021-2022 tobacco crop. Tobacco farmers in the southern region of Brazil produced 560,181 tonnes, with 512,594 tonnes being Virginia variety, 41,793 tonnes being Burley tobacco, and 5,794 tonnes being Galpão Comum. These results were obtained through physical research and surveys conducted by the statistical department and tobacco producers.
Taking into account the southern region of Brazil, the area has decreased by 9.8%, from 273,317 hectares in 2020 to 246,590 hectares in 2021. The production results have also decreased by 10.9%, from 628,489 tons to 560,181 tons.
On the other hand, this year there has been a 61.5% increase in the average price paid to tobacco farmers in southern Brazil. In the previous season, the price was 10.54 reals, while for 2021/2022 the price is 17.02 reals. The prices are implemented on a state-by-state basis: Rio Grande do Sul is set at 17.26 reals, Santa Catarina at 17.19 reals, and Parana averages at 16.41 reals.
It is estimated that crop production for the 2022-2023 season will be completed by the end of October. Predictions for the planting area in southern Brazil indicate a slight increase.
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