Exploratory analysis of soybean production and exports and fertilizer imports by Brazil

The brazilian trade balance depends on the export of commodities, especially soybeans, whose productivity is increased by maintaining nutrient levels in soil using fertilizers. analysis this product and goods necessary for its production relevant since occurrence global geopolitical, climatic health events with potential to impact soybean chain and, consequently, national economy. This article aims carry out an exploratory data published Conab informations about exports fertilizer imports available Comex Stat platform order identify patterns anomalies that occurred last five years. identified drop 2018/19 2021/22 harvests caused unfavorable weather conditions, as well showed dependence NPK fertilizers reduction russian at beginning conflict Ukraine, 2022. Finally, it highlighted seasonal pattern throughout year presented main trading partners related these products, including China Russia.