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Import Value
$5.1B
Export Value
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Products
3473
Charleston is one of the busiest and most strategically important container ports on the East Coast of the United States, handling millions of TEUs annually. The South Carolina Ports Authority operates multiple terminals that serve major shipping lines connecting to global trade lanes. Charleston's deep harbor and proximity to major interstate highways and rail networks make it a critical gateway for Southeast U.S. imports and exports.
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Charleston offers a deep-water harbor capable of accommodating post-Panamax vessels, efficient terminal operations, strong rail and highway connectivity, and relatively uncongested throughput compared to larger Northeast ports.
Major exports include machinery, vehicles, tires, and agricultural products, while imports include consumer goods, chemicals, and automotive parts, reflecting the strong manufacturing base of the Southeast.
The CBP port code for Charleston, South Carolina is 1601.
Imports
Exports
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPARK-IGNTN RECPRCTING PISTON ENGINE ETC > 1000 CC | $206.6M |
| 2 | PARTS OF PLANES OR HELICOPTERS, NESOI | $199.9M |
| 3 | GEAR BOXES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES | $138.3M |
| 4 | COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED | $102.6M |
| 5 | PLAT WST A SCRP NT CNTNG OTH PREC MTLS | $73.0M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $928.3M |
| 2 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $186.8M |
| 3 | PASS VEH COM-IG INT COM ENG > 2500 CC | $184.8M |
| 4 | MTR VEH, SP-IG AND ELECTRIC MOTOR, CHARGED BY PLUG |
| 5 | MOTOR VEHICLES WITH ONLY ELECTRIC MOTOR, NESOI | $94.9M |