Imports
$488.8M
Exports
$505.6M
Products imported
1,376
HS6 subheadings
The Port of Wilmington is North Carolina's only deepwater port and a key gateway for containerized cargo, bulk commodities, and breakbulk freight on the U.S. Southeast Atlantic coast. Operated by the North Carolina State Ports Authority, it handles significant volumes of agricultural exports, woodpulp, chemicals, and consumer goods imports. Its location provides efficient access to Southeast and Mid-Atlantic markets via I-40 and rail connections.
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Imports
$488.8MAug 2026
Exports
$505.6MAug 2026
The Port of Wilmington handles containerized consumer goods, woodpulp, agricultural products, chemicals, and bulk commodities, with strong export volumes of forest products and soybeans.
Yes, CBP maintains a presence at the Port of Wilmington to conduct cargo examinations, process entry documentation, and enforce trade compliance for arriving vessels and cargo.
The CBP port code for Wilmington, North Carolina is 1501.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29.8M | |
| 2 | $27.9M | |
| 3 | $27.2M | |
| 4 | $27.0M | |
| 5 | $23.1M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military Equipment Exports, Not Identified by KindChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $43.6M |
| 2 | $38.0M | |
| 3 | $22.9M | |
| 4 | $22.0M | |
| 5 | $17.5M |