Imports
$471.0M
Exports
$396.1M
Products imported
375
HS6 subheadings
The Port of Galveston is a historic deep-water seaport on the Gulf of Mexico, handling a diverse mix of cargo including roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vehicles, breakbulk, and containerized freight. It is also one of the busiest cruise homeports in the United States, which influences its customs and border protection operations. The port's location on Galveston Island provides direct Gulf access and connectivity to the broader Texas port system.
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The Port of Galveston handles roll-on/roll-off vehicles, breakbulk, project cargo, and some containerized freight, in addition to supporting a major cruise ship operation.
The high volume of cruise passengers requires significant CBP resources, which are managed alongside cargo inspection operations; importers should account for potential resource allocation during peak cruise seasons.
The CBP-assigned port code for Galveston, TX is 5310.
Imports
$471.0MAug 2026
Exports
$396.1MAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $43.6M | |
| 2 | $36.1M | |
| 3 |
| $35.9M |
| 4 | $31.1M |
| 5 | $28.6M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $107.9M | |
| 2 | $62.9M | |
| 3 | $58.9M | |
| 4 | $55.5M | |
| 5 | $29.0M |