Cargo volumes at the Port of Maceió fell by 20% in 2025, largely due to a decline in Braskem’s salt imports used for chlor-alkali production. Reports also indicate a sharp drop in salt shipments from Chile as operations wound down.
This decline highlights how industrial salt consumers drive port economics. When large-scale chemical buyers pause operations, the impact cascades through shipping schedules, contracted tonnage, and regional logistics revenue.
