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The Chamber of Deputies approved on May 27, 2026, Bill (PL) No. 699/2023, which creates the Fertilizer Industry Development Program (Profert) with up to R$ 10 billion in tax incentives over five years. The bill, authored by Senator Laércio Oliveira (PP-SE) and reported by Deputy Júnior Ferrari (PSD-PA), now returns to the Senate. ✓
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"O plenário da Câmara dos Deputados aprovou nesta quarta-feira, 27, o Projeto de Lei (PL) nº 699/2023, que cria o Programa de Desenvolvimento da Indústria de Fertilizantes (Profert)."
"De autoria do senador Laércio Oliveira (PP-SE), o projeto prevê uma série de benefícios tributários temporários para incentivar a produção nacional de fertilizantes. Ele foi relatado na Câmara pelo deputado Júnior Ferrari (PSD-PA)."
The program seeks to reduce Brazil's dependence on imported fertilizers, which currently represents 85% of the country's annual demand. In 2025, Brazil consumed a record 45.5 million tons of fertilizers — 17.6 million tons of nitrogen, 5.7 million phosphorus, and 13.9 million potassium — with Russia, China, and Canada as main suppliers. ✓
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"Dados da Conab, Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento, apontam que o Brasil mantém forte dependência externa no abastecimento de fertilizantes. As importações representam cerca de 85% da demanda anual do país. Em 2025, o consumo atingiu recorde de 45,5 milhões de toneladas."
"Desse volume, 17,6 milhões de toneladas corresponderam a fertilizantes nitrogenados, 5,7 milhões a fósforo e 13,9 milhões a potássio, além de micronutrientes e produtos formulados. Rússia, China e Canadá seguem como os principais fornecedores do mercado brasileiro."
Brazil depends on imports for 85% of annual fertilizer consumption
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Bill includes emergency credit of R$ 1 billion for 2026
Voting faced specific opposition from PSOL-Rede, Novo and Mission
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What will be the specific processing of the bill in the Senate and estimated timelines?
Why it's still unknown: Reports confirm the bill returns to the Senate but don't detail which committees will review it or expected schedule
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How will the mandatory mixing of national fertilizers be operationalized in practice?
Why it's still unknown: The text provides for oversight by the National Council of Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition (Confert), but lacks details on control mechanisms and penalties
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Has there been official federal government statement on the approved proposal?
Why it's still unknown: Reports do not include Executive branch positioning on signing or possible vetoes of the bill