In the first two months of the year, the Port of Recife handled 53,619 tons of fertilizers. The Port handled 201,509 tons of fertilizers in 2021, of which 79,543 tons came from Belgium and 38,870 tons from Russia. Morocco, Canada and China also delivered fertilizers through the Port of Recife, but in smaller quantities. In the first two months of 2022, the movement of fertilizers exceeded the same period last year. About 27,429 tons were handled in January, a growth of 13.46% in relation to the same period of the previous year. And in February there were 26,190 tons, representing a 79.80% increase. The volume of fertilizers handled in the two-month period represents an increase of 38.40% compared to the same period in 2021. Fertilizers imported by Recife supply agribusinesses in the states of Pernambuco, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte, and Ceará. Despite the good results, the Port of Recife is preparing for a challenging scenario and possible impacts on product imports as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine. There were no mooring cancellations and the expected fertilizer vessels are confirmed.
Sources: Portos e Navios/Global Fert (*Translated by Ia Niani)