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Ranking of Commodities on the East Coast of South America | Jan-Dec 2024 vs. Jan-Dec 2023 | DataLiner

Feb, 25, 2025 Posted by Gabriel Malheiros

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Read this article to find out which commodities were the most traded in containers along the East Coast of South America—specifically Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay—in 2024 compared to the previous year. The data was compiled by Datamar’s Business Intelligence team.

Brazil

Meat topped Brazil’s containerized export rankings in 2024, with volumes up 10.3% from the previous year, followed by wood, which saw a 12.7% increase in shipments. Cotton exports recorded the most significant surge, rising by 73.5%.

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

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On the import side, plastics led Brazil’s inbound containerized trade in 2024, with volumes up 24.8% compared to the same period in 2023. Reactors, boilers, and machinery followed with a 24.1% increase, while electrical equipment saw a 15.4% rise.

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

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Argentina

Meat was also Argentina’s top containerized export in 2024, with volumes 4.5% higher than in 2023. Vegetables, however, saw a slight decline of 1.6%, while seafood exports grew by 10.2%.

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

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Argentina’s leading containerized imports in 2024 were reactors, boilers, and machinery, though volumes dropped 25.3% from the previous year. Vehicles and auto parts followed, with a 6.1% decline, while plastics saw a 13.8% decrease.

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

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Paraguay & Uruguay

In Paraguay and Uruguay, wood was the top containerized export in 2024, with volumes rising 15.6% year-over-year. Meat ranked second despite a 2.9% decline, while animal-based products saw a 14.2% increase.

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

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For imports, vehicles and auto parts led the ranking in 2024, with a 9.9% increase in volume. Reactors, boilers, and machinery followed with a 15.4% rise, while rubber imports dipped by 2.8%.

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

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