Porto de Imbituba Achieves Best 2025 Performance in October
The Porto de Imbituba has reported outstanding performance throughout 2025, particularly in October. The port recorded a total throughput of 6.17 million tons from January to October, with 268 ship dockings. October emerged as the most active month of the year, achieving a significant milestone of 714.7 thousand tons handled, reflecting the port’s ongoing growth trajectory.
Key Statistics from Porto de Imbituba in 2025
- Total throughput (Jan-Oct): 6.17 million tons
- October throughput: 714.7 thousand tons
- Total exports: 2.53 million tons
- Total imports: 2.86 million tons (up 2.5% from 2024)
- Historic imports in October: Over 406 thousand tons
- Cabotage movements: 547.3 thousand tons shipped
- Cabotage unloads: 136.8 thousand tons (up 3.8% from 2024)
- Transshipment: 56 thousand tons shipped, 44.9 thousand tons unloaded (up 113.1% from 2024)
Composition of Cargo at Porto de Imbituba
Solid bulk cargoes dominated operations, accounting for 77.8% of total throughput. The leading products included:
- Petroleum coke
- Granulated sugar
- Bituminous coal
- Salt
- Corn meal
Container traffic also demonstrated growth, comprising 17.3% of the total volume with over 1.06 million tons, indicating a rising interest in high-value cargo shipments through Imbituba.
Contributors to Growth
Beto Martins, the Secretary of Ports, Airports, and Railways in Santa Catarina, attributed this performance to disciplined operations, skilled teams, and ongoing investments. The port’s management under Governor Jorginho Mello focuses on enhancing service capacity, diversifying cargo, and increasing competitiveness.
Christiano Lopes, the President of SCPAR Porto de Imbituba, highlighted the port’s strategic importance for Santa Catarina. He emphasized that the solid results signal effective planning, governance, and technology initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
Looking Forward
October solidified its position as the busiest month of 2025, servicing 27 vessels. If this pace is sustained, the port may exceed 7 million tons by year-end. Nationally, Porto de Imbituba is recognized for its operational efficiency and logistical predictability, attracting new operators and cementing its role in southern Brazil’s port corridor.
Moreover, the port facilitated over $1.44 billion in foreign trade activities between January and October, underscoring its crucial role in the commercial landscape of Santa Catarina, according to data from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services (MDIC).
