The ports of Rio Grande do Sul ended the period from January to November handling 41,133,145 tons. In Rio Grande, pulp registered an increase of 13.58%, reaching 3,407,386 tons. The second biggest growth was polyethylene, up 10.16%, accounting for 606,262 tons. Imports through the Port of Rio Grande totaled 9,933,945 tons. China (1,726,589t) ranks first and is followed by Argentina (1,357,468t), Russia (857,539t), Morocco (692,251t), and Canada (659,456t), in that order. Exports reached 23,065,597 tons. China (10,345,687t) ranks also first, followed by Iran (1,049,744), Vietnam (974,520t), the United States (819,058t), and the Philippines (727,908t).
Sources: Governo do Rio Grande do Sul/Notícias Agrícolas (*Translated by Ia Niani)