Brazil increases export numbers by 8.6%, in 2022

The Port of Santos, in Latin America, totaled 95.5 million tons of cargo handled. The mark of 14.5 million tons in the month of July indicates no less than 15.3% increase, from July 2021. Exports grew 8.6% in the year, a very positive indicator for the Brazilian economy.

Exports accounted for the largest share of the volume, totaling 69.7 million tons (+8.6%), and imports reached 25.7 million tons (+4.0%). Corn was the main highlight in cargo handling, with 2.3 million tons in the month (+104%) and 4.1 million tons in the year to July (+132%).