In 2025, China led container trade with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with significant shifts in export and import volumes.
China led containerised trade with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay in 2025, reports Miami's Datamar News.
Brazil's exports to China fell by 3.9 per cent to 497,615 TEU, while shipments to the United States dropped by 12.1 per cent. India rose to fourth place with a notable 28.6 per cent increase. Conversely, imports into Brazil from China grew by 6.2 per cent to 1.74 million TEU, while volumes from the United States declined by 5.3 per cent.
Argentina's exports to China rose by 22.3 per cent to 106,206 TEU, while shipments to the United States fell by 5.2 per cent. Imports from China surged by 114.1 per cent to 409,406 TEU, with Brazil and the United States ranking second and third, respectively.
Paraguay and Uruguay also saw China as their top export destination, with volumes increasing by 4.7 per cent to 37,406 TEU. Exports to the United States grew by 10.4 per cent, while Vietnam rose by 3.8 per cent. Imports from China increased by 13.8 per cent, followed by gains from the United States and Turkey.
Overall, containerized exports from Brazil totalled 3.25 million TEU in 2025, reflecting a two per cent increase year on year. Imports reached 3.52 million TEU, marking a 4.4 per cent rise. Argentina's exports grew by 10.6 per cent to 538,320 TEU, while imports surged by 57.5 per cent to 779,381 TEU. Exports from Paraguay and Uruguay rose by 5.6 per cent to 225,951 TEU.
