IMPORTS OF FERTILIZERS GROW BY 12%

Fertilizer imports through the ports of Paranaguá and Antonina grew by 12% in the first four months of 2021, when compared to the same period of the previous year. They represented around 43% of the total imports of the ports of Paranagua and Antonina. From January to April, 3,221,386 tons were imported, over 2,875,263 tons last year. In April, 830,191 tons of fertilizers were handled, up 13% when compared to 2020 (734,234 tons). The Port of Paranaguá remains the main port for fertilizers in Brazil. Imports via Paraná’s terminals account for more than 30% of the product imported in the country.

Sources: Canal Rural / Global Fert (*Translated by Ia Niani)