Fig. 4: Virtual water export of soy toward top ten importing countries between 2004 and 2018.
From: International corporations trading Brazilian soy are keystone actors for water stewardship
a Virtual water import (WF, m3) of production associated with the primary and processed soy export departing from each municipality and directed to the top-10 importers in 2018. b New municipalities involved in the virtual water export to the top-10 importers. These municipalities were not operating in 2004, but they become active during the period 2004–2018. c Changes in the virtual water export between 2004 and 2018 over stable municipalities. Green (magenta) colours identify a decrease (increase) in the virtual water export. The main rivers are also shown.
