# Economic and social performance in Paraná, Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-social-performance-in-paran-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-20T17:41:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The state of Paraná, Brazil, is demonstrating significant economic and social performance across various sectors. In the municipality of Paranavaí, data from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services shows the city emerged as a national leader in several export categories between January and August 2026, specifically ranking first in forage products and roots.

On a broader state level, Paraná has shown efficiency in public security, education, health, and infrastructure, exceeding national averages. The agribusiness sector remains a major driver, with 19 cooperatives ranking among the 1,000 largest companies in Brazil. Furthermore, the creative economy and technology sectors are contributing notably to the state's growth, particularly in the capital, Curitiba.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Paraná shows strong performance in security, agribusiness, and creative sectors

Paraná shows robust growth across several sectors, including highly efficient public security, 19 agribusiness cooperatives ranking among Brazil's largest companies, and a creative economy employing 77,000.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-shows-strong-performance-in-security-agribusiness-and-creative-sectors

### 2026-09-18: Paranavaí ranks as national leader in several Brazilian export categories

Paranavaí ranks as a top Brazilian exporter in several categories, leading nationally in forage products and ranking highly in legume powders, hormones, and swine exports.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paranava-ranks-as-national-leader-in-several-brazilian-export-categories

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