Maritime imports increased during 2025

The president of the Venezuelan Association of Freight Forwarders and Customs Agents (ASOCAV), Gretsy Marín, highlighted that maritime imports increased by around 15% in 2025, while general exports rose by 18%. In an interview on the program 2+2 of Unión Radio, Marín detailed that within [...]

Maritime imports increased during 2025

TL;DR

  • Maritime imports increased by 14-15% in 2025.
  • General exports rose by 17-18% in 2025.
  • Non-traditional exports, such as cocoa, beans, and methanol, saw significant growth.
  • Seafood exports experienced a boom due to rising demand in the eastern market.
  • There is an expectation for the reactivation of direct shipping routes between Venezuela and the United States.