Cotton production in Brazil is expected to grow 5.7% compared to 2024, reaching 3.9 million tons this year. But the export map is undergoing a change, with China partially leaving the list of buyers — the Asian country had a super local fiber harvest — and the rise of other importers.
As a reflection of this, Brado, Rumo’s container arm, is reinforcing the sanitary control of the metal boxes used to transport the fiber.
Shipments to the Chinese fell 65% from January to August this year, according to the Brazilian Association of Cotton Producers (Abrapa). Vietnam also reduced its purchases of Brazilian cotton by 40%.
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On the other hand, imports increased from Turkey, with an increase of 82%, Pakistan (up 79%) and Bangladesh (36%).
Unlike China, which led purchases until last year, markets that have increased their purchases require fumigation with methyl bromide, a pest control method.
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The use of the component is restricted in Brazil, being permitted for international phytosanitary purposes. Under supervision by Ibama, Anvisa and Mapa (Ministry of Agriculture), the procedure takes place in customs areas during import or export processes — as is the case at the multimodal terminal in Rondonópolis (MT).
There, to meet the demand in these countries, the company expanded its methyl bromide capacity from 28 to 75 containers. This freed up space in the port of Santos (SP) and streamlined the flow of the logistics chain, according to Brado.
With an eye on new destinations, Brado also made infrastructure improvements at the terminal, such as the installation of pneumatic docks and cranes and the acquisition of electric forklifts.
Furthermore, in partnership with MRS, the company has implemented new export routes, made possible by the logistics hub at the Sumaré (SP) terminal. Transport now eliminates road stages, and trains are arriving directly at the Itaguaí (RJ) and Santos terminals, facilitating the peak flow of the cotton harvest between September and November.
According to the company, the initiatives contribute to the 98% punctuality rate for deliveries in Santos and the 20% participation in the flow of cotton from Mato Grosso.
“Brazilian cotton is going through an important market transition, and logistics needs to follow this movement. We invested to ensure fluidity in the system, reinforcing the competitiveness of the cotton in the main destinations”, explains sales executive Mayra Antunes Coelho.
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