Mato Grosso: The Planet’s Agricultural Powerhouse
Mato Grosso is not just a state it’s an engine of global supply, a landmass larger than Germany, and a territory where the scale of production reshapes maps, logistics, and climate conversations.
With an area of 903,357 km², Mato Grosso is:
More than twice the size of Germany
Larger than Spain + the United Kingdom combined
The third-largest state in Brazil, after Amazonas and Pará
The largest grain producer in Latin America and top exporter of soy, corn, and beef in Brazil
🌾 Production by Scale
40+ million tons of soybeans harvested annually
World’s leading exporter of non-GMO soy
Among the top global exporters of corn and cotton
Home to 15% of Brazil’s cattle herd, with over 33 million head of cattle
Major driver of agribusiness logistics, energy demand, and infrastructure corridors
🌍 Area Comparison
Region Area (km²)
Mato Grosso (BR) 903,357
Germany 357,582
France 551,695
Spain 505,990
United Kingdom 243,610
Thailand 513,120
Mato Grosso alone would rank as the 26th largest country in the world ahead of Turkey, Chile or Zambia.
🌐 Strategic Relevance
Core node in Brazil’s North-South agricultural axis
Key anchor of the MAPITO (Maranhão, Piauí, Tocantins) + MATOPIBA frontier zones
Center of debate in climate diplomacy, due to deforestation and land use pressure
Target of green finance, ESG-compliant production chains, and carbon market experimentation
Emerging destination for bioenergy, rail infrastructure, and smart farming tech
🧠 Why It Matters
To understand global food systems, supply shocks, and agricultural innovation, you need to understand Mato Grosso.
Here, land is measured in thousands of hectares, trucks stretch for kilometers, and a single harvest can shift the commodities index in Chicago.
At Latitude3, we help global investors navigate the complexities of scale, productivity, and sustainability where they all meet on the ground.
📌 Part of the series Continental Brazil
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