Port of Recife records 27% growth in imports and exports

The Port of Recife witnessed a remarkable 27% growth in imports and exports compared to 2022, handling a cumulative volume of 1,374,340 tons from January 1 to December 20, 2023.

In comparison, between January 1 and December 31, 2022, the total cargo throughput reached 1,160,992 tons. The year-end projection anticipates an additional movement of 35,515 tons.

Key sectors such as wheat, steel coil, and sugar contributed to this upswing. Particularly notable was the surge in the export of demerara and refined sugar to meet the demands of the American quota and respond to new export requirements for the European quota.

Several factors have shaped this current scenario, including conflicts between Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, resulting in trade embargoes among some nations. Additionally, major producers like India reduced their exports, redirecting a significant portion of their production to meet domestic market needs.

“These figures demonstrate the strength of Pernambuco, which has become the solution for some countries to meet their needs due to various issues. It is a result that inspires us for 2024 to achieve a further 25% growth,” emphasized Delmiro Gouveia, the President of the Port of Recife.

See below the volume of exports and imports recorded at the Port of Recife from January to October 2023. The data is from DataLiner.

Exports and Imports | Recife | Jan 2019 – Oct 2023 | WTMT

Source: DataLiner (click here to request a demo)

The Port of Recife is equipped to handle up to eight vessels simultaneously at its berths. It boasts an area of 114,000 square meters for various cargo storage, including covered warehouses with a capacity of approximately 60,000 tons and yards for diverse cargoes with a total of 50,000 tons.

The port also features its own port silos capable of storing 25,000 tons of grains, along with a private barley malt terminal with a current capacity of 22,000 tons. There are plans underway to double its storage capacity.

Several projects designated in the Development and Zoning Plan (PDZ) are currently under technical, economic, and environmental feasibility analysis, underscoring the significance of the Port of Recife in the economic landscape of the state and the country.

Source: Jornal do Comércio

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