Imports
$600.3M
Exports
$1.7B
Products imported
85
HS6 subheadings
Lake Charles is a major deepwater port and customs port of entry in Southwest Louisiana, positioned along the Calcasieu Ship Channel with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. The port is a critical hub for petrochemical exports, liquefied natural gas (LNG), bulk commodities, and industrial cargo, supported by one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the United States. Its strategic location and channel depth make it one of the top ports in the nation by tonnage.
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The CBP port code for Lake Charles, Louisiana is 2017.
Lake Charles handles petrochemicals, LNG, crude oil, bulk agricultural products, and industrial cargo, driven by the extensive refining and chemical manufacturing complex surrounding the port.
The Calcasieu Ship Channel connects Lake Charles to the Gulf of Mexico, accommodating large oceangoing vessels and enabling the port to rank among the top US ports by total cargo tonnage.
Imports
$600.3MAug 2026
Exports
$1.7BAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $247.2M | |
| 2 | $156.6M | |
| 3 | $116.9M | |
| 4 | $37.9M | |
| 5 | $10.6M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $861.5M | |
| 2 | $736.0M | |
| 3 |
| $38.3M |
| 4 | $35.6M |
| 5 | $16.4M |