| Port of Houston Authority Business Development The Trade Development Division is responsible for maintaining the market statistics of the Port of Houston and Port of Houston Authority. It tracks various metrics related to cargo handling both locally and globally. If you have questions regarding the trade statistics of the Port of Houston or the Authority, call 1-800-688-DOCK (1-800-688-3625) or . 2005 Port of Houston Ranking: 1st in the U.S. in foreign tonnage for 10 consecutive years 1st in imports for 15 consecutive years 2nd in the U.S. in total tonnage for 15 consecutive years Ships at Port of Houston: 7, 548 ships called - 2006 7, 057 ships called - 2005 Port of Houston Tonnage Handled: 219.1 million tons - 2006 (est.) 212.4 million tons - 2005 Total Port of Houston Foreign Trade: 149.8 million tons valued at $102.9 billion - 2006 (est.) 145.1 million tons valued at $81.6 billion - 2005 TOTAL PORT OF HOUSTON IMPORTS AND EXPORTS 2006 (Tonnage amounts are short tons) Leading Trading Partners Combined Import and Export By Tonnage Mexico 33, 414, 615 Venezuela 10, 673, 844 Iraq 7, 143, 292 Nigeria 6, 843, 395 China 6, 215, 187 Leading Commodities Combined Import and Export By Tonnage Petroleum & Petroleum Products 95, 858, 867 Organic Chemicals 14, 917, 945 Iron & Steel 10, 214, 049 Natural Stone 6, 701, 610 Cereal &Cereal Products 4, 221, 203 Leading Trading Partners Combined Import and Export By Dollar Value Mexico $12, 806, 079, 05...
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