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Los Angeles International Airport’s trade down 21.02 percent in January from last January
Trade at Los Angeles International Airport for the month of January decreased 21.02 percent from the same month one year ago and was down 13.05 percent compared to the previous month, according to ustradenumbers.com analysis of the most recent U.S. government data.
Breaking it down, exports decreased 2.33 percent compared to the same month in the previous year and were down 16.13 percent from the previous month. Imports decreased -30.84 percent compared to the same month in the previous year and declined 10.62 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 down -21.02 percent
On a year-to-date basis, trade at Los Angeles International Airport was valued at $9.99 billion, a decrease of -21.02 percent through January.
Exports totaled $4.26 billion, down 2.33 percent while imports were valued at $5.73 billion, down 30.84 percent.
The deficit at Los Angeles International Airport was $1.48 billion.
As the chart at top in the middle shows, through January, 42.61 percent of that trade at Los Angeles International Airport was an export and 57.39 percent was an import. The national average is 39.42 percent for exports and 60.58 percent for imports for the same 1 month of the year. Los Angeles International Airport ranked No. 10 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. 5 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
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Los Angeles International Airport World Map
Los Angeles International Airport’s trade with top trade partner China has decreased -37.14 percent YTD
Los Angeles International Airport’s top five trade partners accounted for 48.09 percent of its total trade through January. By way of comparison, the United States' top five trade partners accounted for 51.03 percent.
Top Trading Countries
| Rank | Country | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $2.27 B |
| 2 | Taiwan | $898.58 M |
| 3 | Japan | $664.88 M |
| 4 | Germany | $492.27 M |
| 5 | South Korea | $475.51 M |
| 6 | India | $452.36 M |
| 7 | Malaysia | $397.32 M |
| 8 | Singapore | $334.41 M |
| 9 | Thailand | $327.66 M |
| 10 | Switzerland | $320.04 M |
Taking a closer look at its leading trade partners:
Exports fell 17.64 percent to $561.91 million. Imports fell 41.68 percent to $1.71 billion.
Exports rose 2.03 percent to $260.82 million. Imports fell 25.06 percent to $637.76 million.
Exports fell 3.51 percent to $363.92 million. Imports fell 43.27 percent to $300.96 million.
Exports fell 22.59 percent to $281.26 million. Imports rose 6.91 percent to $211.02 million.
Exports rose 23.57 percent to $230.75 million. Imports fell 7.7 percent to $244.76 million.
Los Angeles International Airport had trade surpluses with 111 countries and deficits with 73 through January. That compares with 102 surpluses and 77 deficits for the same period one year earlier. The top three surpluses through January of this year were with The Netherlands, $175.21 million; Switzerland, $158.04 million; and Hong Kong, $152.66 million.The top three deficits through January of this year were with China, $1.15 billion; Taiwan, $376.94 million; and Vietnam, $229.17 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five trade partners were China, Taiwan, Japan, India and Vietnam.
By tonnage, the top five trade partners year-to-date are China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Australia.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Exports
Market Share
The most valuable Los Angeles International Airport export, Civilian aircraft, parts, has increased 156.47 percent YTD
Los Angeles International Airport’s top five exports accounted for 32.84 percent of all its exports through January. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five exports accounted for 23.3 percent.
Top Exports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian aircraft, parts | $417.82 M |
| 2 | Computer chips | $366.18 M |
| 3 | Medical instruments | $250.9 M |
| 4 | Gold | $186.17 M |
| 5 | Semiconductor machinery, parts | $176.44 M |
| 6 | Computers | $162.31 M |
| 7 | Cell phones, related equipment | $148.73 M |
| 8 | Plasma, vaccines, blood | $141.7 M |
| 9 | Solar panels, etc. | $115.35 M |
| 10 | Diamonds, not mounted | $111.19 M |
Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:
- Civilian aircraft, parts rose 156.47 percent compared to last year to $417.82 million.
- Computer chips fell 9.06 percent compared to last year to $366.18 million.
- Medical instruments rose 34.04 percent compared to last year to $250.9 million.
- Gold rose 8439 percent compared to last year to $186.17 million.
- Semiconductor machinery, parts fell 53.85 percent compared to last year to $176.44 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five exports were Computer chips; Civilian aircraft, parts; Semiconductor machinery, parts; Medical instruments; and Diamonds, not mounted.
By tonnage the top five exports year-to-date are Peppers, asparagus, squash, etc.; Prepared foods, beverages; Medical instruments; Civilian aircraft, parts; and Acrylic polymers.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Peppers, asparagus, squash, etc.; Prepared foods, beverages; Medical instruments; Strawberries, blueberries, etc.; and Semiconductor machinery, parts.
Imports
Market Share
The most valuable Los Angeles International Airport import, Cell phones, related equipment, has decreased 6.84 percent YTD
Los Angeles International Airport’s top five imports accounted for 47.59 percent of all its imports through January. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five imports accounted for 21.92 percent.
Top Imports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cell phones, related equipment | $946.84 M |
| 2 | Computer chips | $629.87 M |
| 3 | Computers | $560.69 M |
| 4 | Computer parts | $313.34 M |
| 5 | Returned exports, without change | $276.38 M |
| 6 | Digital storage devices | $209.62 M |
| 7 | Diamonds, not mounted | $174.68 M |
| 8 | Miscellaneous electrical machinery | $149.46 M |
| 9 | Precious stones | $145.14 M |
| 10 | Semiconductor machinery, parts | $132.75 M |
Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:
- Cell phones, related equipment fell 6.84 percent compared to last year to $946.84 million.
- Computer chips rose 16.25 percent compared to last year to $629.87 million.
- Computers fell 48.34 percent compared to last year to $560.69 million.
- Computer parts fell 58.18 percent compared to last year to $313.34 million.
- Returned exports, without change fell 18.89 percent compared to last year to $276.38 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five imports were Computers; Cell phones, related equipment; Computer chips; Computer parts; and Returned exports, without change.
By tonnage the top five imports year-to-date are Computers; Computer chips; Fish fillets, chilled or frozen; Fish, fresh or chilled; and Cell phones, related equipment.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Computers; Cell phones, related equipment; Fish fillets, chilled or frozen; Miscellaneous electrical machinery; and Computer parts.
Port
Market Share
By value, Los Angeles International Airport was responsible for 2.38 percent of U.S. trade through January, ranking No. 10 among all ports and No. 3 among all airports.
Last year Los Angeles International Airport, posted total trade with the world of $153.13 billion. The Port’s deficit was $30.21 billion. Exports totaled $61.46 billion and imports came to $91.67 billion.