Los Angeles International Airport
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Los Angeles International Airport’s trade up 4.38 percent in February from last February
Trade at Los Angeles International Airport for the month of February increased 4.38 percent from the same month one year ago and was down 4.49 percent compared to the previous month, according to ustradenumbers.com analysis of the most recent U.S. government data.
Breaking it down, exports decreased 2.3 percent compared to the same month in the previous year and were down 1.85 percent from the previous month. Imports increased 10.31 percent compared to the same month in the previous year and declined 6.47 percent when compared to the previous month.
Los Angeles International Airport Trade Same Month, Year over Year
Trade Snapshot
Year-to-date, Los Angeles International Airport’s trade up 4.09 percent
On a year-to-date basis, trade at Los Angeles International Airport was valued at $20.04 billion, an increase of 4.09 percent through February.
Exports totaled $8.7 billion, up 1.1 percent while imports were valued at $11.34 billion, up 6.51 percent.
The deficit at Los Angeles International Airport was $2.63 billion.
As the chart at top in the middle shows, through February, 43.43 percent of that trade at Los Angeles International Airport was an export and 56.57 percent was an import. The national average is 39.79 percent for exports and 60.21 percent for imports for the same 2 months of the year. Los Angeles International Airport ranked No. 9 by value and No. 82 by tonnage among all of the nation’s 450-plus airports, seaports and border crossings. Ranking it just against other airports, it ranked No. 3 by value and No. 4 by tonnage.
Los Angeles International Airport Month-by-Month View
Here you can see the totals for exports and imports for each of the last 12 months. You can scroll over any month’s exports or imports to see the total. You can also expand or shrink the timeline to see more or fewer months.
Trade Partners
Market Share
Los Angeles International Airport World Map
Los Angeles International Airport’s trade with top trade partner China has increased 4.12 percent YTD
Los Angeles International Airport’s top five trade partners accounted for 43.74 percent of its total trade through February. By way of comparison, the United States' top five trade partners accounted for 50.73 percent.
Top Trading Countries
| Rank | Country | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $4.42 B |
| 2 | Taiwan | $1.35 B |
| 3 | Japan | $1.26 B |
| 4 | Germany | $885.44 M |
| 5 | Singapore | $845.43 M |
| 6 | Vietnam | $818.18 M |
| 7 | Thailand | $815.73 M |
| 8 | India | $773.81 M |
| 9 | South Korea | $770.42 M |
| 10 | Malaysia | $703.52 M |
Taking a closer look at its leading trade partners:
Exports rose 3.94 percent to $1.28 billion. Imports rose 4.2 percent to $3.14 billion.
Exports fell 22.06 percent to $381.28 million. Imports fell 24.56 percent to $971.86 million.
Exports fell 7.59 percent to $660.39 million. Imports fell 4.66 percent to $603.43 million.
Exports fell 21.55 percent to $438.16 million. Imports rose 10.88 percent to $447.28 million.
Exports fell 14.98 percent to $317.07 million. Imports rose 99.35 percent to $528.36 million.
Los Angeles International Airport had trade surpluses with 129 countries and deficits with 68 through February. That compares with 128 surpluses and 66 deficits for the same period one year earlier. The top three surpluses through February of this year were with Hong Kong, $538.11 million; Mexico, $324.83 million; and The Netherlands, $243.76 million.The top three deficits through February of this year were with China, $1.85 billion; Vietnam, $677.41 million; and Taiwan, $590.58 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five trade partners were China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and India.
By tonnage, the top five trade partners year-to-date are China, Japan, United Kingdom, South Korea and Germany.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia.
Exports
Market Share
The most valuable Los Angeles International Airport export, Civilian aircraft, parts, has increased 0.52 percent YTD
Los Angeles International Airport’s top five exports accounted for 33.59 percent of all its exports through February. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five exports accounted for 23.23 percent.
Top Exports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian aircraft, parts | $831.56 M |
| 2 | Computer chips | $771.08 M |
| 3 | Computers | $508.55 M |
| 4 | Medical instruments | $453.76 M |
| 5 | Semiconductor machinery, parts | $358.63 M |
| 6 | Cell phones, related equipment | $293.61 M |
| 7 | Plasma, vaccines, blood | $291.04 M |
| 8 | Precious stones | $255.43 M |
| 9 | Misc. medical chemical re-agents | $233.29 M |
| 10 | Gold | $216.46 M |
Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:
- Civilian aircraft, parts rose 0.52 percent compared to last year to $831.56 million.
- Computer chips rose 10.95 percent compared to last year to $771.08 million.
- Computers rose 68.2 percent compared to last year to $508.55 million.
- Medical instruments fell 10.55 percent compared to last year to $453.76 million.
- Semiconductor machinery, parts fell 2.89 percent compared to last year to $358.63 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five exports were Civilian aircraft, parts; Computer chips; Medical instruments; Semiconductor machinery, parts; and Computers.
By tonnage the top five exports year-to-date are Peppers, asparagus, squash, etc.; Cell phones, related equipment; Medical instruments; Prepared foods, beverages; and Civilian aircraft, parts.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Peppers, asparagus, squash, etc.; Strawberries, blueberries, etc.; Apricots, cherries, peaches, plums; Medical instruments; and Grapes, fresh or dried.
Imports
Market Share
The most valuable Los Angeles International Airport import, Cell phones, related equipment, has increased 3.45 percent YTD
Los Angeles International Airport’s top five imports accounted for 52.13 percent of all its imports through February. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five imports accounted for 21.87 percent.
Top Imports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cell phones, related equipment | $1.62 B |
| 2 | Computers | $1.53 B |
| 3 | Computer chips | $1.23 B |
| 4 | Returned exports, without change | $916.18 M |
| 5 | Computer parts | $611.11 M |
| 6 | Semiconductor machinery, parts | $367.02 M |
| 7 | Artificial knees, hips, etc. | $307.79 M |
| 8 | Digital storage devices | $246.61 M |
| 9 | Diamonds, not mounted | $227.65 M |
| 10 | Solar panels, etc. | $207.43 M |
Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:
- Cell phones, related equipment rose 3.45 percent compared to last year to $1.62 billion.
- Computers rose 29.35 percent compared to last year to $1.53 billion.
- Computer chips fell 7.39 percent compared to last year to $1.23 billion.
- Returned exports, without change rose 46.08 percent compared to last year to $916.18 million.
- Computer parts rose 4.26 percent compared to last year to $611.11 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five imports were Cell phones, related equipment; Computers; Computer chips; Returned exports, without change; and Computer parts.
By tonnage the top five imports year-to-date are Computers; Fresh-cut flowers; Fish fillets, chilled or frozen; Fish, fresh or chilled; and Misc. plastic articles.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Computers; Fish fillets, chilled or frozen; Fish, fresh or chilled; Cell phones, related equipment; and Fresh-cut flowers.
Port
Market Share
By value, Los Angeles International Airport was responsible for 2.43 percent of U.S. trade through February, ranking No. 9 among all ports and No. 3 among all airports.
Last year Los Angeles International Airport, posted total trade with the world of $129.98 billion. The Port’s deficit was $15.43 billion. Exports totaled $57.28 billion and imports came to $72.7 billion.
