# Paraná ports set October cargo record as soybean exports rise - **Source:** https://pelavox.com/parana-ports-set-october-cargo-record-as-soybean-exports-rise/ - **Publisher:** pelavox. (The voice of shipping) - **Author:** Jason Nicholson - **Published:** 2026-11-15T07:00:00+00:00 - **Updated:** 2026-11-15T07:00:00+00:00 - **Section:** Ports - **Type:** News - **Topics:** Paraná Ports Brazil’s Portos do Paraná recorded its highest-ever cargo throughput for October, handling 5.91 million tonnes across its port operations, supported by stronger soybean exports and increased activity in several other cargo segments. According to figures released by the port authority on November 12, total cargo volumes reached 5,909,725 tonnes, surpassing the previous October record of 5,867,284 tonnes established in 2025. The result marked the third monthly record achieved during 2026, following record performances for January and April. Exports were the main driver of the increase, reaching 3.83 million tonnes, up 7.8% from 3.55 million tonnes in October last year. Imports totalled approximately 2.09 million tonnes, while soybean shipments exceeded 1 million tonnes, representing 28.5% of the month’s export volume. Soybean exports increased by 34% compared with October 2025 and by 26.1% from September 2026, reinforcing the importance of agricultural commodities to the port complex. The record was achieved despite unusually heavy rainfall in the region. According to Paraná’s Environmental Technology and Monitoring System, Paranaguá received 191 millimetres of rainfall during October, 32.6% above its historical monthly average, while Antonina recorded 380 millimetres, exceeding its average by 65.2%. Luiz Fernando Garcia, CEO of Portos do Paraná, attributed the performance to the port authority’s operational capacity, infrastructure and ability to maintain cargo handling activities under challenging weather conditions. ## Soybean exports approach annual record Between January and October 2026, soybean exports through Portos do Paraná reached 14.38 million tonnes, an increase of 11% compared with the 13.01 million tonnes recorded during the corresponding period of 2025. The volume already approaches the 14.6 million tonnes exported throughout last year, while the port’s historical annual record stands at 15.3 million tonnes. China remains the largest destination for soybeans shipped through Paranaguá, accounting for approximately 85% of purchases. Other major destinations include Iran, Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Iraq, Turkey and Russia. Paranaguá is Brazil’s second-largest port for soybean exports, accounting for approximately 13.5% of national shipments. Brazilian soybean exports reached 106.4 million tonnes during the first ten months of 2026, according to the figures cited by the port authority. Other cargo segments also recorded substantial growth. Soybean meal exports increased by 14% in October to 494,300 tonnes, while bagged sugar shipments rose by 49% to 119,200 tonnes and cellulose exports increased by 118% to 65,500 tonnes. Vegetable oil exports registered particularly strong monthly growth, rising by 374% to 159,000 tonnes. Over the first ten months of the year, soybean oil exports reached 1.43 million tonnes, up 89.4% compared with the same period in 2025. Vehicle handling also contributed to the port complex’s performance. A total of 30,095 vehicles were handled in October, comprising 26,807 imports and 3,288 exports, representing the highest monthly volume of 2026 and the strongest single-month result since 2018. During January–October, vehicle throughput reached 162,100 units, an increase of 78% year-on-year. Meanwhile, chicken meat exports through Paranaguá totalled 2.08 million tonnes over the ten-month period, an increase of 307,000 tonnes compared with 2025. The port accounted for 46.8% of Brazil’s chicken export market, maintaining its leading position in this segment. The October performance highlights the continued importance of Paraná’s port infrastructure to Brazil’s agricultural exports and international trade, particularly as soybean shipments approach their previous annual highs. --- Cite as: "Paraná ports set October cargo record as soybean exports rise", pelavox., 15 November 2026, https://pelavox.com/parana-ports-set-october-cargo-record-as-soybean-exports-rise/