No. 3 Port in the Nation in 2025
Handling $354 billion in total trade with the world in 2025, the Port of Laredo ranks as the #1 Port among all U.S. border crossings and #3 among more than 450 airports, seaports, and border crossings nationwide, serving as a vital gateway for international commerce and global supply chains.
Value of Port Laredo trade rose 6.51% in February compared to previous month
Exports totaled $10.17 billion, down -3.41 percent while imports were valued at $19.72 billion, up 13.95 percent.
Port Laredo top trading partners in February 2026 in detail (By Value)
- Trade with No. 1 Mexico rose 7.39% to $29.12 billion
Exports fell -3.39% to $10.16 billion. Imports rose 14.21% to $18.96 billion - Trade with No. 2 France rose 37.49% to $110.91 million
There were no Exports. Imports rose 37.49% to $110.91 million - Trade with No. 3 China fell -13.95% to $108.27 million
There were no Exports. Imports fell -13.95% to $108.27 billion - Trade with No. 4 Taiwan rose 30.32% to $89.81 million
There were no Exports. Imports rose 30.32% to $89.81 million - Trade with No. 5 Nicaragua rose 15.14% to $78.26 million
Exports fell -28.91% to $8.49 million. Imports rose 24.52% to $69.77 million
At this time a year ago, the top 10 trade partners were 1. Mexico 2. China 3. France 4. Japan 5. Taiwan 6. Nicaragua 7. South Korea 8. Thailand 9. Brazil 10. Canada
Port Laredo: Exports Total $10.17 Billion
Exports decreased by -3.41% at Port Laredo compared to the same month last year, valued at -$358.96M
By way of comparison, the United States exports increased compared to the same month last year, valued at +$27.53B
Port Laredo’s top exports in February 2026 in detail (by value)
- Motor vehicle parts fell -20.2% compared to the same month last year to $1.01 billion
- Computer parts rose 230.01% compared to the same month last year to $324.42 million
- Gasoline, other fuels -fell 17.8% compared to the same month last year to $277.62 million
- Diesel engines rose 2.98% compared to the same month last year to $254.62 million
- Motor vehicle engines rose 14.96% compared to the same month last year to $248.88 million
At the same month a year ago, the top 10 export commodities of Port Laredo were: 1. Motor vehicle parts 2. Gasoline, other fuels 3. Civilian aircraft, parts 4. Diesel engines 5. Electric storage batteries 6. Motor vehicle engines 7. Passenger vehicles 8. Cell phones, related equipment 9. Plastics 10. Electrical supplies <1000V
Port Laredo: Imports Total $19.72 Billion
Imports increased 13.95% at Port Laredo compared to the same month last year, valued at +$2.41B
By way of comparison, the United States imports decreased compared to the same month last year, valued at -$34.63B
Port Laredo’s top imports in February 2026 in detail (by value)
- Computers rose 146.04% compared to the same month last year to $3.37 billion.
- Motor vehicle parts fell -2.58% compared to the same month last year to $2.10 billion
- Passenger vehicles fell -4.46% compared to the same month last year to $1.17 billion
- Cell phones, related equipment, rose 39.97% compared to the same month last year to $974.44 million
- Commercial vehicles fell -10.16% compared to the same month last year to $640.08 million
At the same month a year ago, the top 10 import commodities of Port Laredo were: 1. Motor vehicle parts 2. Computers 3. Passenger vehicles 4. Commercial vehicles 5. Cell phones, related equipment 6. Tractors 7. Insulated wire, cable 8. Air-conditioning machines 9. Refrigerators, freezers 10. Electrical boards, panels and switches
Port Laredo: Ports
By value, Port Laredo was responsible for 6.66 percent of U.S. trade through February, ranking No. 2 among all ports and No. 1 among all border crossings.
Source: U.S. Trade Numbers- WorldCity Inc.
