# Brazilian fertilizer and industrial infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-fertilizer-and-industrial-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-15T21:03:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Brazil is seeing significant infrastructure developments aimed at expanding its fertilizer and industrial capacity. In Mato Grosso, a proposed R$ 5 billion industrial complex is being planned for the Itiquira Railway Terminal through a collaboration between local officials, Santa Catarina entrepreneurs, and the American group Javelin. This project intends to establish a corn ethanol industry and a fertilizer mixing plant, which is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs.

Simultaneously, the Port of Itaqui in Maranhão is moving to auction a new fertilizer terminal, IQI16, scheduled for December 9. This R$ 147.01 million investment involves a 25-year lease to increase storage and handling capacity. The expansion follows an 11% increase in fertilizer handling at the port during the first quarter of 2026 and aims to address Brazil’s reliance on external sources for approximately 85% of its fertilizer supply.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Port of Itaqui to auction R$ 147 million fertilizer terminal

The Port of Itaqui will auction a new fertilizer terminal on December 9, involving R$ 147 million in investments to boost storage capacity and meet rising domestic demand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-itaqui-to-auction-r-147-million-fertilizer-terminal

### 2026-09-21: Itiquira Railway Terminal to host R$ 5 billion industrial complex

A R$ 5 billion industrial complex featuring corn ethanol and fertilizer production is planned for the Itiquira Railway Terminal in Mato Grosso, involving American group Javelin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/itiquira-railway-terminal-to-host-r-5-billion-industrial-complex

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