# Paraná regional economic development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paran-regional-economic-development
> Updated: 2026-08-27T11:14:14.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The state of Paraná has demonstrated significant economic growth across its energy and agricultural sectors.

In the energy sector, the Maringá Energia II cogeneration plant in Jacarezinho was inaugurated following a R$120 million investment, doubling its capacity to 50 MWh. Concurrently, the state utility Copel reported a 42.6% year-on-year increase in recurring net profit for the second quarter, reaching R$645.1 million, driven by higher electricity sales and grid modernization investments.

The agricultural sector also reached record levels, with the Gross Agricultural Production Value (VBP) hitting R$213.06 billion in 2025, a 13% increase from 2024. This growth was supported by livestock production, which accounted for 53% of the total VBP, alongside significant soybean and corn yields.

## Claims

- Paraná's Gross Agricultural Production Value (VBP) reached R$ 213.06 billion in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The VBP grew 13% compared to R$ 188.3 billion in 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Adjusted for inflation, the VBP saw a real increase of 9%. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Livestock production accounted for R$ 112.1 billion, or 53% of the total VBP. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Soybean production rose from 18.8 million to 21.4 million tons. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Corn production reached approximately 21 million tons in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Matelândia regional area leads the state's agricultural production. (single source)
- Toledo is the municipality with the highest VBP in Paraná, totaling R$ 5.16 billion. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Paraná agriculture reaches record R$ 213 billion in 2025

Paraná's agricultural production reached a record R$ 213.06 billion in 2025, a 13% increase driven by strong soybean, corn, and livestock sectors.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-agriculture-reaches-record-r-213-billion-in-2025

### 2026-08-05: Paraná energy sector receives R$120 million investment and reports 42% profit jump

Paraná sees a R$120 million cogeneration plant launch in Jacarezinho and Copel reports a 42% profit rise, driven by higher sales and new hydro‑electric investments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-energy-sector-receives-r120-million-investment-and-reports-42-profit-jump

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