Wood exports through TCP rise 4% in first quarter

Paranaguá Container Terminal expanded its leadership in wood exports, increasing its market share to 37% of shipments in its reach area, which includes Paraná, Santa Catarina and São Paulo. In the first quarter of 2026, the terminal exported 27,909 twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, in the segment, equivalent to about 364,000 tonnes of forest products, up 4% from the same period last year. The data come from the DataLiner platform and were compiled by the terminal’s market intelligence team.

The increase comes amid changes in the global trade landscape. Uncertainty over trade tariffs, combined with expectations surrounding the Mercosur-European Union agreement, has led Brazilian exporters to diversify markets and seek operations with greater logistics predictability and shipping availability.

The following analysis outlines the monthly wood export volumes handled at the Port of Paranaguá since early 2023. The data presented in the chart was compiled by Datamar:

Wood Exports | Paranaguá | Jan 2023 – Mar 2026 | TEUs

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In the first quarter, Mexico stood out as the destination for 55,000 tonnes of wood products shipped through TCP, followed by the United States, with 54,000 tonnes, and Germany, with 31,000 tonnes imported.

In 2025, TCP had already ended the year as the largest wood export corridor in its hinterland, with 1.4 million tonnes exported and a 30% market share in shipments, ahead of other terminals. The main destinations during the period were the United States, followed by Mexico and Italy.

According to Fabio Mattos, TCP’s commercial manager, the international environment has required greater adaptability. “The increase in market share in wood exports is directly related to the reliability of TCP’s infrastructure and the quality of service offered to customers in the segment. Thanks to its logistics efficiency and proximity to major producing industries, the terminal stands out as a strategic corridor for wood shipments in Brazil’s South and Southeast regions,” he said.

Among TCP’s advantages for the sector is the availability of 23 regular weekly calls, connecting Paranaguá to major international markets and expanding commercial options for exporters. Another strategic factor is the seven-day free storage period for export cargo.

The main wood products shipped through the terminal include plywood, sawn wood, wood fiber panels, profiled wood and joinery products for the construction industry. In the first quarter of 2026, Paraná accounted for the largest share of cargo handled, with about 255,000 tonnes exported through TCP, followed by Santa Catarina, with 89,000 tonnes, and Mato Grosso, with 9,000 tonnes.

Operational infrastructure has also supported the growth of the business. TCP has its own bonded warehouse, a direct rail connection to the primary zone and recent investments in capacity expansion and equipment.

Since 2026, the terminal has operated with a maximum draft of 13.30 meters, allowing greater cargo capacity per vessel and operational efficiency gains. In addition, the ongoing expansion of its rail infrastructure is expected to increase the terminal’s rail capacity by about 20%.

“Our focus is to offer logistics solutions that allow customers to access new markets with efficiency, predictability and operational safety. The growth in wood shipments through TCP shows that the terminal is consolidating itself as a strategic platform for exporters that need to respond quickly to changes in the global environment,” Mattos said.

Source: TCP

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