Imports
$4.8B
Exports
$1.4B
Products imported
2,908
HS6 subheadings
Baltimore, Maryland is one of the most significant seaports on the East Coast, operating as a full-service CBP port of entry handling containerized cargo, roll-on/roll-off vehicles, bulk commodities, and breakbulk freight. The Port of Baltimore consistently ranks as the top U.S. port for automobile and light truck imports and is a major gateway for farm and construction machinery. Its location at the head of the Chesapeake Bay provides deep-water access and connectivity to Midwest markets via rail and highway.
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Imports
$4.8BAug 2026
Exports
$1.4BAug 2026
The CBP port code for Baltimore, MD is 1303.
Baltimore is the top U.S. port for automobile and light truck imports and handles significant volumes of farm equipment, construction machinery, bulk cargo, and containerized freight.
Baltimore sits at the head of the Chesapeake Bay with direct rail connections to the Midwest, making it one of the most efficient East Coast entry points for cargo destined for interior U.S. markets.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $846.7M | |
| 2 | $447.2M | |
| 3 | $214.9M | |
| 4 | $196.0M | |
| 5 | $193.2M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $253.7M | |
| 2 | $158.2M | |
| 3 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $141.5M |
| 4 | $120.3M | |
| 5 | $68.6M |