Soybeans, pulp, citrus juices, and fertilizers are some of the most handled goods at the Port of Santos in April, a testament to the soundness of Brazilian agribusiness in international trade. Solid vegetable bulk cargo had a new record in the month with 7.6 million tonnes. Regarding exports, soy reached 5.0 million tonnes, a 12.5% increase compared to last year, bringing the year-to-date total to 14.7 million tonnes (+5%). Pulp reached 663.9 thousand tonnes, a 6.2% rise from April last year, totaling 2.6 million tonnes in the first four months (+2.1%). Citrus juice shipments grew by 98.6%, reaching 241.9 thousand tonnes, resulting in a year-to-date total of 946.8 thousand tonnes (+28.3%). Fertilizers dominated imports, totaling 670.8 thousand tonnes in April, a 4.1% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
Source: Datamar News