Port of Imbituba Kicks Off 2025 with Record Cargo Throughput

The Imbituba Port Complex began 2025 on a strong note, posting a cargo throughput of over 600,000 tonnes in January—a record for the period. Compared to January 2024, the performance remained steady, underscoring the continued growth and operational efficiency of the Port of Imbituba.

These figures reflect the commitment of the Imbituba Port Authority to expanding operations and enhancing port efficiency, consistently working toward new performance milestones.

According to Beto Martins, Secretary of Ports, Airports, and Railways (SPAF), the results confirm the port’s upward trajectory. “This is a significant achievement for the Port of Imbituba. The numbers demonstrate the collective effort that has strengthened Santa Catarina’s logistics sector and, by extension, the economy of southern Brazil,” he emphasized.

“These results further establish Imbituba as a competitive logistics alternative, reflecting continuous improvements in port management that benefit all stakeholders,” said Alexandre Pinter, acting CEO of SCPAR Porto de Imbituba.

Vessel Traffic and Cargo Flow

In January, 28 vessels called at the Port of Imbituba, marking a 33% increase compared to the same month in 2024. Cargo throughput also saw significant growth, with exports rising 33% over December 2024. Imports surged 16% from the previous month and 36% year-over-year compared to January 2024.

Key Commodities Handled

In 2024, the Port of Imbituba’s highest-volume cargoes included petroleum coke, containers, general cargo, bituminous coal, salt, corn meal, and wheat. In January 2025, solid bulk cargo accounted for 395,000 tonnes—or 65% of total throughput—with petroleum coke leading the way at over 156,000 tonnes.

Imports and Exports

Imports dominated port operations, comprising 54.3% of total cargo throughput, with a 35% year-over-year increase from January 2024. Exports made up 33.6% of the total, also registering 35% growth compared to last year.

Cabotage, or domestic coastal shipping, accounted for 9% of total throughput from January to October 2025, reflecting a 6% increase over the same period in 2024.

The chart below compares container exports and imports at the Port of Imbituba. It is worth noting that Datamar’s data only takes long-haul operations into account, not considering cabotage, transhipments, etc.

Imbituba Container Exports & Imports | Jan 2024 – Nov 2024 | TEUs

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Foreign Trade Operations

According to the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC), Imbituba’s import and export activities generated over $146 million in trade value in January 2025, further cementing the port’s strategic role in international commerce.

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