Goiás reports significant growth in tourism and trade surplus

The state of Goiás has demonstrated strong economic performance across the tourism and industrial sectors. According to IBGE data, tourism activities in the state grew by 4.6% in August 2026 compared to July, marking the third-highest growth rate among 17 surveyed locations in Brazil. This expansion significantly outpaced the national average of 2.5%.

In the industrial sector, Goiás continues to see a rising trade surplus. Data from the State Secretariat of Industry, Commerce, and Services (SIC) shows the surplus grew from US$ 3.66 billion in 2021 to US$ 8.05 billion in 2025. Between January and September 2026, the state accumulated a surplus of US$ 6.243 billion, with total exports reaching US$ 10.704 billion and imports totaling US$ 4.461 billion.

Soybean derivatives remain the state's primary export, accounting for 50.59% of total sales, followed by the meat sector at 20.91%. China is the largest buyer, receiving 43.19% of exports, while the United States accounts for 6.49%.