PORTS ACCOUNT FOR OVER 90% OF BRAZIL’S FOREIGN TRADE, AND SANTOS PLAYS A STRATEGIC ROLE IN THIS

The Port of Santos, Brazil’s largest and most strategic port, handles 30% of the country’s trade flow and connects to over 190 countries. Essential for Brazil’s economy, it facilitates the import and export of key goods like food, electronics, fertilizers, and oil, impacting daily life and industrial productivity. In 2024, it reached a record 180 million tons moved and R$844 million in profit. Main exports include oil, iron ore, soybeans, coffee, and meat, totaling US$48.3 billion. Imports surged 27.6% in February 2025 due to a major oil platform purchase. The port boosts national infrastructure, jobs, and regional development, with major projects underway like the Santos-Guarujá tunnel. Brazil’s top trade partners are China, the U.S., Germany, Japan, and India, while new markets are actively pursued.
Source: A Tribuna/Datamar News