In 2025, Brazil's railways experienced unprecedented growth in transporting agricultural goods, particularly grains. This surge was largely fueled by a record harvest, with the northern corridor operated by VLI reporting approximately a 10% increase in soybean transport, amounting to 9 billion TKUs. This marked a substantial rise from 8.2 billion TKUs in 2024, showcasing the growing efficiency and capacity of Brazil's rail network to handle agricultural logistics.

Furthermore, Rumo, another key railway operator in Brazil, recorded a 5.4% increase in the movement of agro-industrial products, reflecting the overall trend of growth in the agricultural sector. Since 2020, the connection between Maranhão and Tocantins, utilizing larger trains of up to 240 wagons, has seen a remarkable 67% increase in activity as it accommodates freight from the Matopiba region, which is known for its agricultural output.

The Brazilian agricultural sector's success, reflected in an overall GDP growth of 11.7% in 2025, indicates the importance of these transport developments. With the grain harvest setting new records, the data released by IBGE highlights the critical role that rail transport plays in supporting Brazil's booming agribusiness, showcasing the interdependence between agricultural productivity and transport infrastructure efficiency.