Asian countries are the main trading partners of the Port of São Francisco do Sul, accounting for 62% of all cargo operations. Soybeans and corn are the main exports to this continent, while steel and fertilizers stand out among imports. The remaining goods are traded within South America (18%), North America (10%), Europe (8%), Africa (2%), and Oceania (0.1%). These details are featured in the Sustainability Report of the Port of São Francisco, produced every year. According to the 69-page document, with an average annual throughput of 13 million tonnes, São Francisco do Sul is responsible for half of all cargo passing through ports in Santa Catarina. The majority comprises grains (65%), followed by steel and wood (34%) and soybean oil (1%).
Source: Datamar News