Industrial sectors in Mato Grosso and Goiás drive employment growth

The industrial sectors in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Goiás are showing significant growth in employment and investment. In Mato Grosso, the bioenergy sector, including ethanol and sugar production, has become a major economic driver. In 2025, the sector generated R$ 586 million in wages, representing 9% of the state's total industrial payroll. The industry has seen an 87% increase in formal jobs between 2019 and 2025, with the bioenergy chain linked to over 151,000 jobs in the state. Current investments in ongoing expansions and new units total approximately R$ 6.8 billion.

In Goiás, the manufacturing sector recorded a 6% increase in formal job creation during the first half of 2026. According to official data, the state's industry added 12,111 new jobs between January and June, driven primarily by the manufacturing industry, which accounted for nearly 10,000 of those positions. Goiás currently ranks sixth nationally in relative industrial employment growth, with significant hiring concentrated in hubs such as Goiânia, Anápolis, and Rio Verde.