Figure 4 - Millions of Containers (TEUs) Entering the U.S. from China by Vessel, 1997 - 2006
Figure 4 - Millions of Containers (TEUs) Entering the U.S. from China by Vessel, 1997 - 2006
Millions of TEUs
Excel | CSV | Graphic Version
| Country | Year | TEU |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1997 | 1.5 |
| China | 1998 | 1.8 |
| China | 1999 | 2.1 |
| China | 2000 | 2.8 |
| China | 2001 | 3.1 |
| China | 2002 | 3.9 |
| China | 2003 | 4.4 |
| China | 2004 | 6.0 |
| China | 2005 | 7.4 |
| China | 2006 | 8.5 |
NOTE: TEU = Twenty-foot equivalent unit.
SOURCE: Gail Perkins, U.S. Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, personal communication.