The Port of Suape increased by 47% in import operations, moving US$ 8.19 billion in 2021. This value is 15% higher than that recorded in 2019, a year in which the economy had not yet been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. In 2020, cargo handling from other countries dropped by 22% compared to 2019, as a result of the pandemic. Until December 18, the year-to-date had been US$ 7.79 billion. Records were registered in August and October 2021, with US$ 901 million and US$ 763 million, respectively. The automotive and oil and gas industries stood out among imports, with the following three leading imported products: fuels (42% of imports); vehicles and vehicle parts/parts (14% of imports); and electrical devices and appliances (6.7% of imports). The countries that supplied the most exports to Pernambuco were the United States (35%), Saudi Arabia (9.3%) and Italy (8.6%).
Source: Portos e Navios (*Translated by Ia Niani)