DataLiner ranks Brazil’s most imported and exported goods from January to November 2020
Jan, 17, 2021 Posted by Ruth HollardWeek 200102
DatamarNews is periodically publishing a ranking of the main goods imported and exported by containers through Brazil according to DataLiner data. The ranking below covers the period from January to November 2020:
Exports
Food continues to lead the list among the most exported commodities in 2020, with a growth of 7% compared to 2019. Other highlights of the period are the increase in exports of cotton (27%) and sugar and derivatives (59%).
Ranking of Brazil’s Most Exported Goods | Jan to Nov 2019-2020 | TEU
| wdt_ID | Rank | Commodity | 2019 (TEU) | 2020 (TEU) | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Foods | 892.054 | 958.015 | 7% |
| 2 | 2 | Wood and coal and derivatives | 406.074 | 459.619 | 13% |
| 3 | 3 | Paper And Cellulose | 246.530 | 253.450 | 3% |
| 4 | 4 | Cotton | 119.898 | 151.775 | 27% |
| 5 | 5 | Metals and derivatives | 146.527 | 144.282 | -2% |
| 6 | 6 | Plastic and derivatives | 153.401 | 141.015 | -8% |
| 7 | 8 | Beverages - Infusion | 122.194 | 128.887 | 5% |
| 8 | 9 | Sugar and derivatives | 70.951 | 112.643 | 59% |
| 9 | 7 | Chemicals | 110.135 | 112.234 | 2% |
| 10 | 10 | Seeds and straws | 77.394 | 102.599 | 33% |
Source: DataLiner
Imports
Imports registered an overall drop of 8%. The worst decreases were in the “vehicles and parts” segment, which fell 26%. The positive highlight was fertilizer imports, which grew 15%, motivated by the increased Brazilian agriculture.
Ranking of Brazil’s Most Imported Goods | Jan to Nov 2019-2020 | TEU
| wdt_ID | Rank | Commodity | 2019 (TEU) | 2020 (TEU) | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Plastic and derivatives | 328.475 | 337.660 | 3% |
| 2 | 2 | Chemicals | 312.059 | 318.638 | 2% |
| 3 | 3 | Reactors and boilers | 314.742 | 293.727 | -7% |
| 4 | 4 | Vehicles and parts | 327.618 | 241.730 | -26% |
| 5 | 5 | Electric machines | 218.253 | 217.387 | -0% |
| 6 | 6 | Metals and derivatives | 197.339 | 178.623 | -9% |
| 7 | 7 | Textiles, derivatives and clothing | 191.242 | 155.489 | -19% |
| 8 | 8 | Rubber and derivatives | 122.006 | 98.129 | -20% |
| 9 | 9 | Foods | 109.030 | 108.622 | -0% |
| 10 | 10 | Paper And Cellulose | 91.776 | 84.112 | -8% |
Source: DataLiner (To request a DataLiner demo click here)
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