Agricultural products account for 21% of movement in Brazilian ports

The share of agricultural products in cargo movement at Brazilian ports increased from 16% in 2019 to 21% in 2020, despite measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Until last month, the circulation of agricultural products reached 175 million tons. The data refers to the first ten months of the two years. During this period, total cargo movement in Brazilian ports was 850 million tons. This amount is 3,7% higher than that recorded in the same period last year.

The information forms the analyzes compiled in the Logistics Bulletin, released this week by the National Supply Company (Conab). The study was carried out based on data from the National Waterway Transport Agency (ANTAQ) until the third quarter of 2020.

Brazil has 34 public ports and 147 private use terminals (TUP), responsible for the sea and river movement of 80% of the goods consumed daily. Of all movements, 65,5% are carried out in TUP's and 34,5% in organized ports.

Data from the Logistics Bulletin reveal the impact of agricultural products on Brazilian exports. Until last month, the sector recorded a trade balance surplus of US$75,5 billion: US$85,8 billion (exports) and US$10,4 billion (imports). According to the Ministry of Economy, in October, Brazilian exports would reach US$ 210,7 billion, with the share of agribusiness reaching half of this total.

In the agricultural sector, the soy complex has the highest accumulated value of all chains - 39,2% of the total -, followed by meat with 16,4%. check out here the full Logistics Bulletin.