Figure 13 Top 10 Trading Partners for U.S. Waterborne Containerized Imports: 2000, 2005, and 2007
Figure 13
Top 10 Trading Partners for U.S. Waterborne Containerized Imports: 2000, 2005, and 2007
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| Percent share of total TEUs, 2000 | Percent share of total TEUs, 2005 | Percent share of total TEUs, 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (excluding Hong Kong) | 25.1 | 42.7 | 47.4 |
| Japan | 7.0 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Hong Kong (China) | 8.7 | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| South Korea | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Taiwan | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Germany | 3.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Italy | 4.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Brazil | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Thailand | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Vietnam | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Others | 36.2 | 28.8 | 27.4 |
NOTE: For the analysis in this report, U.S. merchandise trade with mainland China and Hong Kong are considered separately. As used here, China refers to mainland China.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, based on data from U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, as of April 20, 2009.