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East Coast South America Commodities Ranking | Jan-Nov 2024 vs. Jan-Nov 2023 | DataLiner

Jan, 23, 2025 Posted by Gabriel Malheiros

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This article explores the top containerized goods transported on South America’s East Coast—specifically Brazil and the Plate region—during the first eleven months of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. The data was compiled by Datamar’s Business Intelligence team.

Brazil

Brazil’s containerized exports were led by meat, with volumes shipped abroad between January and November 2024 rising 11.5% compared to the same period in 2023. Wood ranked second, with a 14.6% growth in exports, followed by cotton (+84.5%) and coffee and tea (+31.7%).

Commodities Ranking | Dataliner Brazil | Jan-Nov 2024 vs. Jan-Nov 2023 | TEU | Exports

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On the import side, plastic led the rankings for Brazil during this period, with volumes growing 25.8% year-over-year. Reactors, boilers, and machinery trailed, posting a 22% increase, while imports of electrical materials rose by 16.2%.

Commodities Ranking | Dataliner Brazil | Jan-Nov 2024 vs. Jan-Nov 2023 | TEU | Imports

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Plate Region

In Argentina, meat was also the top export commodity during the first eleven months of 2024, with a 5.6% increase over the same period in 2023. Vegetal products, the second most-exported category, saw a 2.6% decline, while seafood exports rose 10.4%.

Commodities Ranking | Dataliner Argentina | Jan-Nov 2024 vs. Jan-Nov 2023 | TEU | Exports

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Imports to Argentina showed declines across most categories. Vehicle engines and parts, which topped the list, fell 9.8%. Reactors, boilers, and machinery dropped by 29.4%, while plastic imports dropped by 18.4%.

Commodities Ranking | Dataliner Argentina | Jan-Nov 2024 vs. Jan-Nov 2023 | TEU | Imports

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Wood was the leading export commodity for Paraguay and Uruguay from January to November 2024, with volumes up 17% compared to 2023. Meat followed, with a modest increase of 0.9%, and animal products saw a 16% growth in exports.

Commodities Ranking | Dataliner Plate | Jan-Nov 2024 vs. Jan-Nov 2023 | TEU | Exports

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For imports, motor vehicles and auto parts led the way, with an 8.2% increase over the same period last year. Reactors, machinery, and boilers followed with a 14.9% rise, while rubber imports recorded a slight dip of 0.1%.

Commodities Ranking | Dataliner Plate | Jan-Nov 2024 vs. Jan-Nov 2023 | TEU | Imports

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