Port of
Corpus Christi
moved over 206 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in 2024,
a record high for this port.
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Port of Entry
Port of Corpus Christi
Ports of entry within the state of Texas accounted for over $1 TRILLION in international trade in 2024. 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 Texas port plays a distinctive role in the state’s transportation network and contributes to the state and local economies.
The Port of Corpus Christi’s contributions to the Texas economy include:
Total trade (2024) $88.6 Billion
Direct and indirect employment 864,122
gross domestic product $113.3 Billion
About the Port of Corpus Christi
Port of Corpus Christi is one of 23 seaports along Texas’ 367-mile Gulf Coast. In 2024, the port accounted for 21 percent of all seaport trade through Texas, second only to Port Houston.
Port of Corpus Christi was established in 1926, primarily for the export of cotton. Today, the port serves as the largest energy export terminal in the U.S. and the third-largest exporter of crude oil in the world.
Port of Corpus Christi: All Trade 2003 to 2024
Data for All Trade
| Year | Exports | Imports | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | $1.9 | $8.0 | $9.9 |
| 2004 | $1.9 | $9.9 | $11.8 |
| 2005 | $2.2 | $13.2 | $15.5 |
| 2006 | $3.3 | $15.5 | $18.8 |
| 2007 | $4.0 | $18.2 | $22.1 |
| 2008 | $5.0 | $24.7 | $29.7 |
| 2009 | $4.0 | $14.7 | $18.7 |
| 2010 | $5.9 | $19.1 | $25.0 |
| 2011 | $10.0 | $20.8 | $30.8 |
| 2012 | $10.6 | $17.8 | $28.5 |
| 2013 | $10.4 | $14.6 | $25.1 |
| 2014 | $12.1 | $12.9 | $25.0 |
| 2015 | $9.9 | $7.0 | $16.9 |
| 2016 | $9.8 | $5.3 | $15.1 |
| 2017 | $15.8 | $7.0 | $22.8 |
| 2018 | $23.3 | $7.2 | $30.4 |
| 2019 | $28.6 | $5.7 | $34.4 |
| 2020 | $31.8 | $4.0 | $35.7 |
| 2021 | $51.9 | $5.2 | $57.1 |
| 2022 | $86.4 | $8.1 | $94.5 |
| 2023 | $81.3 | $5.4 | $86.7 |
| 2024 | $82.7 | $5.9 | $88.6 |
Trade activity at the port has increased considerably in recent years, from $15.1 billion in 2016 to $88.6 billion in 2024.
Mineral fuels account for most of the trade through the port, including 97 percent of the total exports and 80 percent of total imports in 2024.
| Port of Corpus Christi | |||
| Top Imports: | Mineral Fuels, Ores, Iron and Steel, Machinery | ||
| Top Exports: | Mineral Fuels, Organic Chemicals, Cereals, Products, Iron and Steel | ||
Top Export Destinations from Port of Corpus Christi, 2024
Exhibit Destinations Data
| Country | Exports (in billions) | Share of Exports |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.3 | 16% |
| Korea, South | $11.9 | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $6.0 | 7% |
| Taiwan | $5.8 | 7% |
| Singapore | $5.0 | 6% |
| Other | $40.7 | 49% |
| Total | $82.7 |
The value of exports from Port of Corpus Christi to its top five recipient countries was $42 billion in 2024, or 51 percent of its total. The Netherlands was the leading destination for exported goods, receiving 16 percent of all exported commodities from the port.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: USA Trade Online
The Port of Corpus Christi is one of 29 official Texas Ports of Entry. See a select list of ports, plus more in-depth regional data.
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