Houston Intercontinental Airport
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Houston Intercontinental Airport’s trade up 24.76 percent in March from last March
Trade at Houston Intercontinental Airport for the month of March increased 24.76 percent from the same month one year ago and was up 10.76 percent compared to the previous month, according to ustradenumbers.com analysis of the most recent U.S. government data.
Breaking it down, exports increased 5.64 percent compared to the same month in the previous year and were up 8.33 percent from the previous month. Imports increased 58.71 percent compared to the same month in the previous year and grew 13.77 percent when compared to the previous month.
Houston Intercontinental Airport Trade Same Month, Year over Year
Trade Snapshot
Year-to-date, Houston Intercontinental Airport’s trade up 17.14 percent
On a year-to-date basis, trade at Houston Intercontinental Airport was valued at $4.66 billion, an increase of 17.14 percent through March.
Exports totaled $2.49 billion, up 3.17 percent while imports were valued at $2.17 billion, up 38.64 percent.
The surplus at Houston Intercontinental Airport was $315.52 million.
As the chart at top in the middle shows, through March, 53.39 percent of that trade at Houston Intercontinental Airport was an export and 46.61 percent was an import. The national average is 40.17 percent for exports and 59.83 percent for imports for the same 3 months of the year. Houston Intercontinental Airport ranked No. 60 by value and No. 105 by tonnage among all of the nation’s 450-plus airports, seaports and border crossings. Ranking it just against other airports, it ranked No. 14 by value and No. 12 by tonnage.
Houston Intercontinental 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
Houston Intercontinental Airport World Map
Houston Intercontinental Airport’s trade with top trade partner Taiwan has increased 158.04 percent YTD
Houston Intercontinental Airport’s top five trade partners accounted for 39.16 percent of its total trade through March. By way of comparison, the United States' top five trade partners accounted for 50.23 percent.
Top Trading Countries
| Rank | Country | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan | $625.14 M |
| 2 | United Kingdom | $376.78 M |
| 3 | Germany | $331.52 M |
| 4 | Brazil | $281.73 M |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | $209.66 M |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | $187.86 M |
| 7 | The Netherlands | $162.32 M |
| 8 | China | $152.8 M |
| 9 | Singapore | $147.18 M |
| 10 | Japan | $140.08 M |
Taking a closer look at its leading trade partners:
Exports rose 2.37 percent to $8.69 million. Imports rose 163.69 percent to $616.45 million.
Exports rose 23.08 percent to $221.02 million. Imports fell 6.43 percent to $155.75 million.
Exports fell 51.51 percent to $125.02 million. Imports rose 22.4 percent to $206.5 million.
Exports rose 53.31 percent to $207.62 million. Imports rose 20.6 percent to $74.11 million.
Exports rose 30.04 percent to $202.83 million. Imports fell 23 percent to $6.83 million.
Houston Intercontinental Airport had trade surpluses with 119 countries and deficits with 49 through March. That compares with 114 surpluses and 54 deficits for the same period one year earlier. The top three surpluses through March of this year were with Saudi Arabia, $196 million; United Arab Emirates, $165.76 million; and Brazil, $133.51 million.The top three deficits through March of this year were with Taiwan, $607.76 million; Japan, $91.93 million; and Germany, $81.48 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five trade partners were United Kingdom, Germany, Taiwan, Brazil and The Netherlands.
By tonnage, the top five trade partners year-to-date are United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Germany, China and United Arab Emirates.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were United Kingdom, Germany, China, United Arab Emirates and India.
Exports
Market Share
The most valuable Houston Intercontinental Airport export, Civilian aircraft, parts, has increased 80.74 percent YTD
Houston Intercontinental Airport’s top five exports accounted for 36.25 percent of all its exports through March. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five exports accounted for 23.28 percent.
Top Exports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian aircraft, parts | $380.85 M |
| 2 | Taps, valves for pipes | $159.4 M |
| 3 | Aircraft engines, parts | $142.97 M |
| 4 | Miscellaneous machines, parts | $113.52 M |
| 5 | Parts for heavy machinery | $104.98 M |
| 6 | Computers | $83.22 M |
| 7 | Survey equipment | $81.41 M |
| 8 | Computer chips | $72.52 M |
| 9 | Cell phones, related equipment | $63.23 M |
| 10 | Drill bits, other interchangeable hand or machine | $60.58 M |
Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:
- Civilian aircraft, parts rose 80.74 percent compared to last year to $380.85 million.
- Taps, valves for pipes rose 37.89 percent compared to last year to $159.4 million.
- Aircraft engines, parts rose 30.98 percent compared to last year to $142.97 million.
- Miscellaneous machines, parts rose 43.54 percent compared to last year to $113.52 million.
- Parts for heavy machinery fell 1.04 percent compared to last year to $104.98 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five exports were Civilian aircraft, parts; Taps, valves for pipes; Aircraft engines, parts; Computers; and Miscellaneous machines, parts.
By tonnage the top five exports year-to-date are Taps, valves for pipes; Parts for heavy machinery; Miscellaneous machines, parts; Seamless iron tubes and pipes; and Insulated wire, cable.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Taps, valves for pipes; Parts for heavy machinery; Miscellaneous machines, parts; Pumps for dispensing liquids; and Seamless iron tubes and pipes.
Imports
Market Share
The most valuable Houston Intercontinental Airport import, Computers, has increased 415 percent YTD
Houston Intercontinental Airport’s top five imports accounted for 51.03 percent of all its imports through March. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five imports accounted for 21.84 percent.
Top Imports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computers | $610.83 M |
| 2 | Returned exports, without change | $240.22 M |
| 3 | Cell phones, related equipment | $120.66 M |
| 4 | Taps, valves for pipes | $75.47 M |
| 5 | Aircraft engines, parts | $61.38 M |
| 6 | Miscellaneous electrical machinery | $53.84 M |
| 7 | Computer parts | $50.35 M |
| 8 | Misc. aircraft parts | $49.05 M |
| 9 | Medical equipment for physicals | $39.11 M |
| 10 | Miscellaneous machines, parts | $37.74 M |
Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:
- Computers rose 415 percent compared to last year to $610.83 million.
- Returned exports, without change rose 45.7 percent compared to last year to $240.22 million.
- Cell phones, related equipment rose 16.92 percent compared to last year to $120.66 million.
- Taps, valves for pipes rose 37.89 percent compared to last year to $75.47 million.
- Aircraft engines, parts rose 82.04 percent compared to last year to $61.38 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five imports were Computers; Returned exports, without change; Cell phones, related equipment; Misc. aircraft parts; and Taps, valves for pipes.
By tonnage the top five imports year-to-date are Taps, valves for pipes; Computers; Fish fillets, chilled or frozen; Returned exports, without change; and Cell phones, related equipment.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Taps, valves for pipes; Fish fillets, chilled or frozen; Parts for heavy machinery; Computers; and Returned exports, without change.
Port
Market Share
By value, Houston Intercontinental Airport was responsible for 0.37 percent of U.S. trade through March, ranking No. 60 among all ports and No. 14 among all airports.
Last year Houston Intercontinental Airport, posted total trade with the world of $16.69 billion. The Port’s surplus was $2.54 billion. Exports totaled $9.62 billion and imports came to $7.07 billion.
