For the third consecutive year, the Port of São Francisco do Sul set a new cargo throughput record in 2025, consolidating its position as Santa Catarina’s largest port for exports, imports and cabotage. Throughout the year, the port handled 17.5 million tonnes of cargo, the highest volume recorded in its 70-year history. Cargo throughput has risen by 39% over the past three years, from 12.6 million tonnes in 2022 to 16.8 million tonnes in 2023 and 17.0 million tonnes in 2024. Of the total recorded in 2025, exports accounted for 55%, or 9.6 million tonnes. Grains led operations, with 6.2 million tonnes of soybeans and 2.9 million tonnes of corn. Imports and inbound cargo totaled 7.9 million tonnes, representing 45% of total throughput.
Sources: Press Office – Port of São Francisco do Sul/Datamar News