Calais Border Crossing, ME

Calais Border Crossing, ME trade , year over year

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Census Bureau Trade Data Overview

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Trade Snapshot

Year-to-date, Calais Border Crossing, ME’s trade up 10.11 percent

On a year-to-date basis, trade at Calais Border Crossing, ME was valued at $2.99 billion, an increase of 10.11 percent through August.

Exports totaled $899.18 million, up 8.04 percent while imports were valued at $2.09 billion, up 11.02 percent.

The deficit at Calais Border Crossing, ME was $1.19 billion.

As the chart at top in the middle shows, through August, 30.12 percent of that trade at Calais Border Crossing, ME was an export and 69.88 percent was an import. The national average is 38.1 percent for exports and 61.9 percent for imports for the same 8 months of the year. Calais Border Crossing, ME ranked No. 112 by value among all of the nation’s 450-plus airports, seaports and border crossings. Ranking it just against other border crossings, it ranked No. 37 by value and No. 37 by tonnage.

Calais Border Crossing, ME 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.

Calais Border Crossing, ME: Trade partners

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Calais Border Crossing, ME’s trade with top trade partner Canada has increased 10.59 percent YTD

Calais Border Crossing, ME’s top five trade partners accounted for 99.05 percent of its total trade through August. By way of comparison, the United States' top five trade partners accounted for 44.52 percent.

Top Trading Countries

RankCountryYTD
1Canada$2.94 B
2Chile$10.27 M
3Germany$4.27 M
4Peru$4.23 M
5Norway$2.87 M
6Italy$2.48 M
7Morocco$2.3 M
8Indonesia$2.26 M
9China$2.09 M
10Iceland$2.07 M

Taking a closer look at its leading trade partners:

  • Trade with No. 1 Canada rose 10.59 percent to $2.94 billion.
    Exports rose 9.22 percent to $898.48 million. Imports rose 11.21 percent to $2.04 billion.
  • Trade with No. 2 Chile fell 1.55 percent to $10.27 million.
    Exports rose 22.08 percent to $198,610. Imports fell 1.92 percent to $10.07 million.
  • Trade with No. 3 Germany rose 24.04 percent to $4.27 million.
    There were no exports. Imports rose 24.04 percent to $4.27 million.
  • Trade with No. 4 Peru rose 111.76 percent to $4.23 million.
    There were no exports. Imports rose 111.76 percent to $4.23 million.
  • Trade with No. 5 Norway fell 3.61 percent to $2.87 million.
    There were no exports. Imports fell 3.61 percent to $2.87 million.
  • Calais Border Crossing, ME had trade surpluses with two countries and deficits with 62 through August. That compares with two surpluses and 64 deficits for the same period one year earlier. The top two surpluses through August of this year were with Australia, $186,397; Malaysia, $63,307; and .The top three deficits through August of this year were with Canada, $1.14 billion; Chile, $9.87 million; and Germany, $4.27 million.

    At this time a year ago, the top five trade partners were Canada, China, Chile, United Kingdom and Israel.

    By tonnage, the top five trade partners year-to-date are Canada, Chile, Germany, Peru and Norway.

    At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Canada, China, Chile, United Kingdom and Israel.

    Calais Border Crossing, ME: Exports

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    The most valuable Calais Border Crossing, ME export, Natural gas, LNG, has increased 92.95 percent YTD

    Calais Border Crossing, ME’s top five exports accounted for 46.29 percent of all its exports through August. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five exports accounted for 23.21 percent.

    Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:

    • Natural gas, LNG rose 92.95 percent compared to last year to $268.78 million.
    • Shrimp, other crustaceans rose 0.78 percent compared to last year to $68.93 million.
    • Cell phones, related equipment rose 343.71 percent compared to last year to $26.75 million.
    • Tractors fell 35.69 percent compared to last year to $26.7 million.
    • Electrical energy rose 62.17 percent compared to last year to $25.08 million.

    At this time a year ago, the top five exports were Shrimp, other crustaceans; Natural gas, LNG; Tractors; Fish fillets, chilled or frozen; and Taps, valves for pipes.

    By tonnage the top five exports year-to-date are Rubber, plastic waterproof footwear; Float glass, polished sheets; Potatoes, except sweet potatoes; Misc. stainless steel bars, rods; and Oil seeds, misc. oleaginous fruits.

    At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Bombs, grenades, cartridges, parts; Fabric of tire cord nylon yard; Clothing accessories; Foliage, grasses for bouquets; and Artificial flowers, foliage.

    Calais Border Crossing, ME: Imports

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    The most valuable Calais Border Crossing, ME import, Shrimp, other crustaceans, has increased 22.11 percent YTD

    Calais Border Crossing, ME’s top five imports accounted for 68.74 percent of all its imports through August. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five imports accounted for 22.9 percent.

    Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:

    • Shrimp, other crustaceans rose 22.11 percent compared to last year to $696.95 million.
    • Natural gas, LNG rose 129.81 percent compared to last year to $252.38 million.
    • Fish, fresh or chilled rose 3 percent compared to last year to $212.52 million.
    • Prepared, preserved shrimp, lobster, etc. rose 16.77 percent compared to last year to $140.91 million.
    • Electrical energy rose 5.56 percent compared to last year to $131.44 million.

    At this time a year ago, the top five imports were Shrimp, other crustaceans; Fish, fresh or chilled; Prepared, preserved shrimp, lobster, etc.; Mussels, scallops, other mollusks; and Electrical energy.

    By tonnage the top five imports year-to-date are Rubber, plastic waterproof footwear; Float glass, polished sheets; Potatoes, except sweet potatoes; Misc. stainless steel bars, rods; and Oil seeds, misc. oleaginous fruits.

    At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Bombs, grenades, cartridges, parts; Fabric of tire cord nylon yard; Clothing accessories; Foliage, grasses for bouquets; and Artificial flowers, foliage.

    Calais Border Crossing, ME: Ports

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    By value, Calais Border Crossing, ME was responsible for 0.08 percent of U.S. trade through August, ranking No. 112 among all ports and No. 37 among all border crossings.

    Last year Calais Border Crossing, ME, posted total trade with the world of $3.88 billion. The Port’s deficit was $1.44 billion. Exports totaled $1.22 billion and imports came to $2.66 billion.