PORTS OF PARANÁ REACHES 7.3 MILLION TONS IN JULY

The Paraná ports had the largest monthly movement in history in July 2025, with 7.31 million tons, exceeding the previous record set in August 2024 by 6.5%. The Eastern Export Corridor at the Port of Paranaguá also reached a historic high, with 2.6 million tons, boosted by soybeans (2.05 million, +55%), soybean meal (634.5 thousand, +30%), and corn (447.1 thousand, +499%). Paranaguá Port handled 41.57 million tons of cargo from January to July, marking a 5.2% year-on-year increase. Exports reached 26.05 million tons (+5.3%), cementing its status as a global leader in grain shipments and Brazil’s top meat export hub. On the import side, fertilizers drove volumes, with 1.21 million tons in July (+32%) and 6.46 million tons year-to-date (+13%), solidifying Paraná’s dominance in this sector. The growth stems from renewed agricultural trade activity and sharp logistics demand.
Source: Fator Brasil (*Translated by Ia Niani)