Paraná ports hit all-time monthly record with 7.3 million tonnes moved in July

The extraordinary cargo movement at Paraná ports in July marked the highest volume ever recorded in a single month in the company’s history. A total of 7,319,145 tonnes were handled, a figure 6.5% higher than the previous record set in August 2024 (6,869,966 tonnes).

Another milestone achieved during the period was at the East Export Corridor, which covers berths 212 to 214 at the Port of Paranaguá — the area responsible for handling dry bulk cargo (grains and bran). In July, the East Corridor handled 2,607,639 tonnes, representing a 1.55% increase over the previous record month (2,567,755 tonnes in May 2023).

“Brazil had a record soybean harvest, but producers were waiting for an upturn in international prices, which never came. With no sign of a price recovery, the market resumed sales to clear out warehouses, which led to a surge in demand last month,” explained Luiz Fernando Garcia, CEO of Portos do Paraná.

Soybean grain handling reached 2,052,104 tonnes — a 55% increase for the month compared to last year (1,321,566 tonnes). From January to July, soybeans stood out with 9,915,332 tonnes shipped through Paraná ports, a 6% rise compared to the same period in 2024. These numbers reinforce Paraná’s position as the second-largest soybean export corridor in Brazil and one of the top bulk ports in the world.

According to Giovani Ferreira, a board member of Portos do Paraná and an economist, market expectations indicate continued growth in the coming months, particularly for soybean meal. “Brazil and Paranaguá are expected to set a new record in soybean meal exports, taking over a portion of the market previously held by Argentina,” Ferreira noted.

Soybean meal exports grew by 30%, rising from 487,048 tonnes in 2024 to 634,536 tonnes in 2025. From January to July, exports totaled 4,063,000 tonnes — a 14% increase over the first seven months of 2024.

Corn also saw significant export growth, surging 499% in July this year (447,156 tonnes) compared to the same period in 2024. “The second corn crop was delayed, but the exportable surplus is now arriving in large volumes,” said Gabriel Vieira, Operations Director at Portos do Paraná. The cumulative corn export volume also grew significantly compared to January–July 2024, when just over 508,000 tonnes were shipped. Now, the figure stands at 1,266,290 tonnes — a 149% increase.

Imports

Fertilizers led import volumes at Paraná ports in July. A total of 1,210,055 tonnes were received — 32% more than in July 2024 (918,321 tonnes). Paraná ports currently lead fertilizer handling in Brazil, accounting for more than 26% of the national volume.

Ongoing growth

The Port of Paranaguá stands out as a multipurpose logistics hub, with the highest cargo throughput per linear meter of quay in Brazil. From January to July this year, Paraná ports handled 41,571,153 tonnes of goods — a 5.2% increase over 2024 (39,497,603 tonnes). Of this total, 26,055,197 tonnes were exported — up 5.3% compared to the same period last year.

In addition to soy, meal, and corn, containerized cargo reached 5,218,291 tonnes. In this segment, standout products include chicken, pork, and beef. Paranaguá is the world’s largest chicken export corridor and Brazil’s largest overall meat export corridor.

On the import side, fertilizers led with a cumulative 6,461,295 tonnes in 2025 — 13% more than in the previous year.

For containers, the year-to-date total is 4,323,482 tonnes, representing a 4% increase compared to the same period last year.

Source: Portos do Paraná

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