Imports
$10.7B
Exports
$4.8B
Products imported
3,304
HS6 subheadings
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major air cargo port of entry on the West Coast, handling substantial volumes of trans-Pacific and transatlantic trade. It is a critical gateway for technology products, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and high-value goods, reflecting the Bay Area's role as a global technology and innovation hub. CBP operations at SFO manage both commercial cargo and international passenger arrivals, supporting one of the most trade-intensive regions in the United States.
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Imports
$10.7BAug 2026
Exports
$4.8BAug 2026
San Francisco International Airport is assigned CBP port code 2801.
SFO handles significant volumes of technology products, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, fresh perishables, and luxury goods, consistent with the Bay Area's technology and life sciences industries.
Both are major West Coast air cargo hubs, but SFO has a stronger concentration of technology and pharmaceutical shipments tied to Silicon Valley, while LAX handles higher overall cargo volumes with a broader commodity mix.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.8B | |
| 2 | $2.0B | |
| 3 | $1.2B | |
| 4 | $1.1B | |
| 5 | $355.8M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $720.1M | |
| 2 | $529.5M | |
| 3 | $464.9M | |
| 4 | $304.0M | |
| 5 | $255.4M |