Natural factors such as soil, topography, rainfall, temperatures and light are extremely favorable to the development of crops.
The State of Amapá has more than 1 million hectares of cerrado, of which 400 thousand hectares have a high potential for grain production, Amapá definitely entered the international agribusiness markets route.
In September 2016, the first 45 thousand tons of soybeans produced in Amapá soil were shipped in Porto de Santana. The shipment was destined for Holland, in the European market.
ARCO NORTE
It is the second largest outlet point for soybeans and corn from Brazil to abroad. Through Arco Norte, the cost of export logistics in Brazil reduces on average 30% to 40%. The expansion of the Port of Santana in four more private port terminals that will start operating by 2024 will consolidate the logistics axis for exports, which should intensify the flow of investments to the agribusiness industrial chain.