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Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Export and Import Values, Port of Beaumont, 2003-2024 (in billions)
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4
Share of Exports from Port of Beaumont to Destination Country, 2024
Exhibit 5
Share of Imports to Port of Beaumont by Country of Origin, 2024
Exhibit 6
Port of Entry: BeaumontImpact to the Texas Economy, 2024
Texas ports of entry accounted for more than $1 trillion in international trade in 2024.1 Texas has 32 official ports of entry that serve as critical gateways to global trade. Each port — whether an airport, land port or seaport — serves many domestic and international economic activities across multiple industries. Each port also plays a distinctive role in the state’s transportation network and contributes to state and local economies.
Of Texas’ total international trade, 40.4 percent, or $429.4 billion, traveled across the state’s seaports, with the Port of Beaumont accounting for 5.4 percent of seaport trade, or about $23 billion.2 Each seaport facilitates the movement of goods between Texas and other nations. Each Texas seaport is unique, offering different capabilities and many shipping options, including bulk, roll-on/roll-off, container and liquid/gas shipping.
Economic Contribution of Trade
Based on the Comptroller’s estimate, trade through the Port of Beaumont in 2024 affected 157,000 net jobs and contributed $23 billion to Texas’ gross domestic product (GDP) (Exhibit 1).
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Direct trade value (in billions) | $23.0 |
| Gross domestic product (in billions) | $23.4 |
| Total employment | 157,098 |
Notes: “Gross domestic product” refers to the total value of all final goods and services produced in Texas; “Total employment” refers to both direct and indirect employment.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau: Economic Indicators Division, USA Trade Online; Regional Economic Models Inc. model for Texas; Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts analysis.
Port of Beaumont Trade
The Port of Beaumont is one of 23 seaports along Texas’ 367-mile Gulf Coast. Total trade through this port accounted for $23 billion in trade in 2024, an increase of 182 percent from 2015 levels (Exhibit 2). The Port of Beaumont has experienced tremendous growth since 2020 with total trade more than doubling by 2024. Exports into the Port of Beaumont have fueled the port’s growth in overall trade, overtaking imports in 2014 and jumping 117 percent from 2020 to 2024. (Exhibit 2).
Data for Exhibit 2
| Year | Exports | Imports | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | $0.8 | $5.0 | $5.8 |
| 2004 | $1.2 | $6.6 | $7.8 |
| 2005 | $1.2 | $7.6 | $8.8 |
| 2006 | $1.8 | $9.0 | $10.9 |
| 2007 | $1.9 | $14.2 | $16.2 |
| 2008 | $2.8 | $18.5 | $21.3 |
| 2009 | $2.5 | $9.7 | $12.2 |
| 2010 | $3.5 | $10.9 | $14.4 |
| 2011 | $7.6 | $10.2 | $17.8 |
| 2012 | $6.0 | $10.9 | $17.0 |
| 2013 | $6.4 | $7.5 | $13.9 |
| 2014 | $6.5 | $6.0 | $12.5 |
| 2015 | $5.9 | $2.3 | $8.1 |
| 2016 | $5.6 | $1.8 | $7.4 |
| 2017 | $11.1 | $2.1 | $13.2 |
| 2018 | $16.2 | $2.7 | $19.0 |
| 2019 | $19.6 | $1.4 | $21.0 |
| 2020 | $9.6 | $0.9 | $10.5 |
| 2021 | $16.5 | $1.1 | $17.6 |
| 2022 | $24.9 | $1.9 | $26.8 |
| 2023 | $22.3 | $3.6 | $26.0 |
| 2024 | $20.8 | $2.2 | $23.0 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Economic Indicators Division, USA Trade Online.
The top export commodities by value from the Port of Beaumont in 2024 were mineral fuels ($17.4 billion), followed by organic chemicals ($3.3 billion), inorganic chemicals ($44.9 million) and mineral products ($44.8 million). These commodities accounted for 99.9 percent of the port’s total exports. Top imports to the port included mineral fuels ($1.7 billion), wood pulp ($182.2 million) and animal/vegetable oils ($172.6 million) (Exhibit 3).
| Commodity | Value (in millions) |
|---|---|
| Mineral Fuels | $17,369.8 |
| Organic Chemicals | $3,318.2 |
| Inorganic Chemicals | $42.9 |
| Salt; Sulfur; Earths and Stone; Plastering Materials, Lime and Cement | $44.8 |
| Vehicles and Parts and Accessories | $2.9 |
| Total All Commodities | $20,784.0 |
| Commodity | Import Value (in millions) |
|---|---|
| Mineral Fuels | $1,665.7 |
| Wood Pulp | $182.2 |
| Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils | $172.6 |
| Machinery and Mechanical Appliances | $122.4 |
| Iron and Steel | $15.3 |
| Total All Commodities | $2,185.1 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Economic Indicators Division, USA Trade Online.
The value of exports from the Port of Beaumont to its top five recipient countries was $8.4 billion in 2024, or 40.6 percent of its total. Mexico was the leading destination for exported goods, receiving 13.3 percent of all exported commodities from the Port of Beaumont (Exhibit 4).
Share of Exports from Port of Beaumont to Destination Country, 2024
Data for Exhibit 4
| Country | Exports Value (in billions) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.8 | 13% |
| China | $2.1 | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.5 | 7% |
| Korea, South | $1.0 | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0 | 5% |
| Other | $12.4 | 59% |
| Total | $20.8 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau: Economic Indicators Division, USA Trade Online.
The Port of Beaumont’s top five import trading partners accounted for 84.9 percent of its $2.2 billion in 2024, with Mexico making up more than half of all imports (Exhibit 5).
Share of Imports to Port of Beaumont by Country of Origin, 2024
Data for Exhibit 5
| Country | Imports Value (in billions) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.1 | 50% |
| Brazil | $0.3 | 12% |
| China | $0.2 | 9% |
| Venezuela | $0.2 | 8% |
| Colombia | $0.1 | 6% |
| Other | $0.3 | 15% |
| Total | $2.2 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau: Economic Indicators Division, USA Trade Online.
Port of Beaumont – Capital Improvement Projects
The Port of Beaumont underwent several capital improvement projects in 2025, with total project costs of $410.4 million (Exhibit 6).3 Projects included dock rebuilds and improvements, shoreline projects, a grain tower demolition, paving projects and terminal improvements.4
| Project | Cost (in millions) |
|---|---|
| Main Street Terminal 2 Dock and Shed | $165.0 |
| Jefferson Terminal South Dock 1 | $65.0 |
| Lot 15 South End Improvement – 30 Acres | $51.0 |
| Lot 14 Paving Project | $34.5 |
| Main Street Rail and Harvey-Low Line Rail Track and Shoreline | $22.0 |
| Island Park Shoreline Stabilization | $15.0 |
| Terminal Connectivity and Improvements | $10.0 |
| Barge Dock and Lot 6 Improvements | $8.5 |
| Park Truck Queuing Area | $7.4 |
| Grain Tower Demolition | $6.3 |
| Lot 13 Rail Expansion | $5.6 |
| Main Street Terminal 1 Shed | $4.0 |
| Main Terminal Access | $3.9 |
| Lead Switch Realignment, Lot 14 Rail Improvements, and Lead Track Rail Siding, and Condition Surveys | $3.6 |
| Multipurpose Building | $3.0 |
| Reach Stackers | $2.6 |
| Shed Roof Repairs | $2.0 |
| Property Acquisition | $1.0 |
| Total Major Construction Project Costs | $410.4 |
Source: Port of Beaumont.
Endnotes
- U.S. Census Bureau: USA Trade Online – U.S. Import and Export Merchandise trade statistics. ↳
- U.S. Census Bureau: USA Trade Online – U.S. Import and Export Merchandise trade statistics. ↳
- Data received from Port of Beaumont. ↳
- Port Authority Advisory Committee, “Texas Port Mission Plan” (PDF), (Last visited June 30, 2025). ↳