Port Hidalgo had nearly 19.4 million total border crossings in 2024, the third most among Texas land ports of entry in 2024. Total crossings were up 19.6 percent compared to 2019.
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Port of Hidalgo
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 Hidalgo’s contributions to the Texas economy include:
Total trade (2024) $46.4 Billion
Direct and indirect employment 91,959
gross domestic product $9.3 Billion
About the Port of Hidalgo
Hidalgo’s border crossings form one of 11 land ports along Texas’ 1,254-mile border with Mexico. Each land port in the state facilitates the movement of people and goods via commercial, vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Hidalgo is one of five ports of entry in the Rio Grande Valley Region. The Hidalgo port includes the Anzalduas International Bridge, the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge, the Pharr International Bridge and the McAllen International Airport.
Port of Hidalgo: All Trade 2003 to 2024
Data for All Trade
| Year | Exports | Imports | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | $6.3 | $8.9 | $15.2 |
| 2004 | $6.7 | $10.6 | $17.3 |
| 2005 | $7.6 | $11.6 | $19.2 |
| 2006 | $8.3 | $12.8 | $21.1 |
| 2007 | $9.0 | $14.0 | $23.0 |
| 2008 | $9.9 | $13.7 | $23.6 |
| 2009 | $8.6 | $12.3 | $20.9 |
| 2010 | $8.8 | $15.9 | $24.6 |
| 2011 | $9.7 | $15.8 | $25.5 |
| 2012 | $10.1 | $16.7 | $26.8 |
| 2013 | $10.8 | $17.6 | $28.5 |
| 2014 | $11.4 | $19.2 | $30.6 |
| 2015 | $10.8 | $19.3 | $30.1 |
| 2016 | $10.4 | $20.2 | $30.6 |
| 2017 | $11.7 | $21.9 | $33.7 |
| 2018 | $12.5 | $22.8 | $35.3 |
| 2019 | $13.0 | $23.4 | $36.4 |
| 2020 | $11.4 | $21.4 | $32.9 |
| 2021 | $16.5 | $25.1 | $41.6 |
| 2022 | $19.0 | $27.6 | $46.5 |
| 2023 | $17.1 | $28.8 | $45.9 |
| 2024 | $15.3 | $31.1 | $46.4 |
Shipping activity through this port in 2024 totaled $46.4 billion in trade, 205 percent more than in 2003 ($15.2 billion).
Mexico accounted for 99.8 percent of total exports and 94.5 percent of import trade through this port in 2024.
| Imports, Exports and Trading Partners | |||
| Top Imports: | electronics, fruits and nuts, machinery and mechanical appliances | ||
| Top Exports: | petroleum, electronics, machinery and mechanical appliances | ||
| Top Trading Partners: | Mexico, Japan, China, Malaysia | ||
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: USA Trade Online
Value of Exports to Mexico from Port Hidalgo by Commodity, 2024
Exports to Mexico Data
| Year | Mineral Fuels | Electric Machinery | Machinery Parts | All Other Commodities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $1.60 | $3.10 | $1.90 | $4.90 |
| 2015 | $1.50 | $3.00 | $1.70 | $4.60 |
| 2016 | $1.30 | $3.20 | $1.50 | $4.40 |
| 2017 | $1.90 | $3.70 | $1.40 | $4.70 |
| 2018 | $2.60 | $3.50 | $1.40 | $5.00 |
| 2019 | $3.10 | $3.50 | $1.50 | $4.90 |
| 2020 | $2.90 | $2.90 | $1.40 | $4.20 |
| 2021 | $6.00 | $3.50 | $1.60 | $5.40 |
| 2022 | $8.00 | $3.30 | $1.80 | $5.90 |
| 2023 | $5.50 | $3.20 | $2.00 | $6.30 |
| 2024 | $3.50 | $3.20 | $2.00 | $6.60 |
Mineral fuels and electronics were top export commodities from Port Hidalgo in 2024, comprising 44 percent of total exports.
KELLY HANCOCK
The Port of Hidalgo is one of 29 official Texas Ports of Entry.
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