Análise de preferência declarada para estudar a utilidade da produção de oleaginosas

The aim of the present research was to perform a discreet choice preference analysis model and assess the oilseeds offer, through Stated Preference data, considering that the Brazilian Law 11.097/2005 establishes compulsory introduction of biodiesel in the Brazilian energy matrix, guaranteeing its demand. Descriptive survey methodology was used. The universe of this study comprised median and small national producers, adding up to a sample of 114 valid answered questionnaires. Quantitative model with Stated Preference Analysis of data treatment was used. Among the main results of this study, it was possible to verify that the most important attributes were economic return and existence of satisfactory national technical assistance. The variable extracted oil content is presented as unimportant to national producers’ choice. A suggestion for further studies is the application of similar researches to other Brazilian cities and States. Keywords Logistic. Oilseeds. Biodiesel. Stated preference.