ESPECIALIZAÇÃO DA AGROINDUSTRIA DE MILHO EM MATO GROSSO DO SUL EM 2023

Abstract

Corn is the second most produced grain in Brazil, which is one of the largest global exporters. Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) stands out for its growing corn production, being one of the country's leading producer states. This study addresses the importance of corn agribusiness in the state economy, especially in terms of job creation and exports. The research aimed to identify and analyze agribusiness clusters related to corn in Mato Grosso do Sul in 2023, focusing on the regional dynamics of the production chain. A quantitative methodology was applied, involving the calculation of the Normalized Concentration Index (ICN), which integrates three main indicators: Location Quotient (QL), a Hirschman-Herfindahl Modified Index (IHHm), and a Relative Share Index (PR). Data was extracted from the Annual Social Information Relation (RAIS) and classified into subclasses of the National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE). The statistical software RStudio was used for data analysis and index calculations. The results revealed that: The number of jobs in the corn production chain grew between 2013 and 2023, with highlights in the services and primary sectors. The industrial sector showed moderate growth, with activities such as ethanol and animal feed production leading to employment concentration. Municipalities such as Paraíso das Águas, Fátima do Sul, and Laguna Carapã stood out in industrial specialization. In the primary sector, Chapadão do Sul and Fátima do Sul recorded the highest concentration indexes related to corn cultivation. The study confirmed the presence of specialized agribusiness clusters in Mato Grosso do Sul, underscoring the economic and strategic relevance of corn in the state. Identifying and strengthening these clusters can foster innovation and attract investments. The study also highlights challenges, such as the need for greater accuracy in the recording of productive activities to better reflect the importance of corn in the agribusiness chain.