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Port Laredo’s trade up 1.65 percent in January from last January
Trade at Port Laredo for the month of January increased 1.65 percent from the same month one year ago and was up 3.12 percent compared to the previous month, according to ustradenumbers.com analysis of the most recent U.S. government data.
Breaking it down, exports increased 3.13 percent compared to the same month in the previous year and were up 10.19 percent from the previous month. Imports increased 0.68 percent compared to the same month in the previous year and declined 1.15 percent when compared to the previous month.
Port Laredo Trade Same Month, Year over Year
Trade Snapshot
Year-to-date, Port Laredo’s trade up 1.65 percent
On a year-to-date basis, trade at Port Laredo was valued at $25.12 billion, an increase of 1.65 percent through January.
Exports totaled $10.1 billion, up 3.13 percent while imports were valued at $15.02 billion, up 0.68 percent.
The deficit at Port Laredo was $4.92 billion.
As the chart at top in the middle shows, through January, 40.21 percent of that trade at Port Laredo was an export and 59.79 percent was an import. The national average is 38.75 percent for exports and 61.25 percent for imports for the same 1 month of the year. Port Laredo ranked No. 2 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. 1 by value and No. 1 by tonnage.
Port Laredo 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
Port Laredo World Map
Port Laredo’s trade with top trade partner Mexico has increased 1.60 percent YTD
Port Laredo’s top five trade partners accounted for 99.03 percent of its total trade through January. By way of comparison, the United States' top five trade partners accounted for 50.5 percent.
Top Trading Countries
Rank | Country | YTD |
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1 | Mexico | $24.52 B |
2 | China | $145.17 M |
3 | France | $105.64 M |
4 | Nicaragua | $61.27 M |
5 | Japan | $48.37 M |
6 | South Korea | $41.11 M |
7 | Thailand | $25.14 M |
8 | Germany | $16.58 M |
9 | Taiwan | $14.62 M |
10 | Malaysia | $14.6 M |
Taking a closer look at its leading trade partners:
Exports rose 2.99 percent to $10.09 billion. Imports rose 0.66 percent to $14.44 billion.
Exports totaled $30,391. Imports rose 20.86 percent to $145.14 million.
There were no exports. Imports rose 22.78 percent to $105.64 million.
Exports totaled $10.42 million. Imports fell 2.77 percent to $50.85 million.
Exports totaled $471,178. Imports fell 5.57 percent to $47.9 million.
Port Laredo had trade surpluses with eight countries and deficits with 88 through January. That compares with 10 surpluses and 89 deficits for the same period one year earlier. The top three surpluses through January of this year were with Moldova, $2.04 million; Ecuador, $558,519; and Montenegro, $236,101.The top three deficits through January of this year were with Mexico, $4.35 billion; China, $145.11 million; and France, $105.64 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five trade partners were Mexico, China, France, Nicaragua and Japan.
By tonnage, the top five trade partners year-to-date are Mexico, Guinea, Ukraine, South Africa and Chile.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Mexico, Latvia, Moldova, Nigeria and Oman.
Exports
Market Share
The most valuable Port Laredo export, Motor vehicle parts, has increased 3.55 percent YTD
Port Laredo’s top five exports accounted for 20.69 percent of all its exports through January. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five exports accounted for 23.22 percent.
Top Exports
Rank | Commodity | YTD |
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1 | Motor vehicle parts | $1.25 B |
2 | Gasoline, other fuels | $278.61 M |
3 | Diesel engines | $260.18 M |
4 | Cell phones, related equipment | $154.9 M |
5 | Electric storage batteries | $147.01 M |
6 | Motor vehicle engines | $136.7 M |
7 | Corn | $133.23 M |
8 | Plastics | $129.26 M |
9 | Passenger vehicles | $122.48 M |
10 | Electrical supplies <1000V | $122.22 M |
Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:
- Motor vehicle parts rose 3.55 percent compared to last year to $1.25 billion.
- Gasoline, other fuels fell 16.56 percent compared to last year to $278.61 million.
- Diesel engines fell 2.08 percent compared to last year to $260.18 million.
- Cell phones, related equipment rose 9.22 percent compared to last year to $154.9 million.
- Electric storage batteries rose 361.5 percent compared to last year to $147.01 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five exports were Motor vehicle parts; Gasoline, other fuels; Diesel engines; Passenger vehicles; and Cell phones, related equipment.
By tonnage the top five exports year-to-date are Pickling preperations for metals; Razors, razor blades; Plastic tubes, hoses and fittings; Machinery for heating and sterilizing; and Washing machines.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Railway tracks; Cermets, including waste and scrap; Fireworks; Copper wire; and Steam turbines, parts.
Imports
Market Share
The most valuable Port Laredo import, Motor vehicle parts, has increased 4.59 percent YTD
Port Laredo’s top five imports accounted for 32.69 percent of all its imports through January. By way of comparison, the United States’ top five imports accounted for 22.07 percent.
Top Imports
Rank | Commodity | YTD |
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1 | Motor vehicle parts | $2.02 B |
2 | Commercial vehicles | $816.36 M |
3 | Passenger vehicles | $815.63 M |
4 | Tractors | $671.8 M |
5 | Computers | $589.15 M |
6 | Insulated wire, cable | $475.45 M |
7 | Cell phones, related equipment | $404.38 M |
8 | Air-conditioning machines | $400.24 M |
9 | Electrical boards, panels and switches | $326.23 M |
10 | Seats, excluding barber, dental | $308.2 M |
Here’s a closer look at the top five, by value:
- Motor vehicle parts rose 4.59 percent compared to last year to $2.02 billion.
- Commercial vehicles rose 32.4 percent compared to last year to $816.36 million.
- Passenger vehicles fell 13.35 percent compared to last year to $815.63 million.
- Tractors fell 22.93 percent compared to last year to $671.8 million.
- Computers rose 19.49 percent compared to last year to $589.15 million.
At this time a year ago, the top five imports were Motor vehicle parts; Passenger vehicles; Tractors; Commercial vehicles; and Computers.
By tonnage the top five imports year-to-date are Misc. tools, parts; Computers; Misc. petroluem resins, polysulfides; Pumps for dispensing liquids; and Cell phones, related equipment.
At this time a year ago, the top five by tonnage were Caulking compounds, glaziers putty; Misc. iron or steel structures and parts; Photo plates, film, not developed; Copper screws, washers, etc.; and Zinc, unwrought.
Port
Market Share
By value, Port Laredo was responsible for 6.06 percent of U.S. trade through January, ranking No. 2 among all ports and No. 1 among all border crossings.
Last year Port Laredo, posted total trade with the world of $319.91 billion. The Port’s deficit was $73.54 billion. Exports totaled $123.18 billion and imports came to $196.73 billion.