The Port of Sao Francisco do Sul set a new historic record in the first seven months of 2023, handling 9 million tons, a 25% increase over the same time the previous year (7.2 million). Highlight for exports of 5.4 million tons, up 60% from the 3.4 million tons transported overseas from January to July 2022. Imports were 3.6 million tons, somewhat less than the 3.9 million expected in 2022. Grains were the major driver of export increase this year, accounting for 4.9 million tons (3.8 million soy and 1.1 million corn). Steel items are the most often imported goods, accounting for 1.9 million tons, followed by fertilizers (1.2 million).
Source: Agência Catarinense de Notícias (*Translated by Ia Niani)