Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s trade totaled $12.35 billion for the month of April, $48.42 billion through April of 2019, and $149.43 billion for all of 2018, the latest annual data available, according to U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by WorldCity. Need more details? Read more
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Top Trading Countries
| Rank | Port | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | $43.54 B |
| 2 | China | $1.14 B |
| 3 | Germany | $687.88 M |
| 4 | South Korea | $612.65 M |
| 5 | Denmark | $555.74 M |
| 6 | Italy | $287.51 M |
| 7 | Spain | $207.34 M |
| 8 | Mexico | $165.1 M |
| 9 | Japan | $154.18 M |
| 10 | Switzerland | $110.65 M |
Overall Rank
Top Exports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor vehicle parts | $3.44 B |
| 2 | Commercial vehicles | $2.99 B |
| 3 | Motor vehicles for transporting people | $2.37 B |
| 4 | Motor vehicle engines | $1.02 B |
| 5 | Computers | $935.31 M |
| 6 | Engine parts | $378.1 M |
| 7 | Civilian aircraft, parts | $334.52 M |
| 8 | Insulated wire, cable | $301.22 M |
| 9 | Transmission shafts, bearings, gears | $300.65 M |
| 10 | Cell phones, related equipment | $296.06 M |
Top Imports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor vehicles for transporting people | $5.46 B |
| 2 | Motor vehicle parts | $2.76 B |
| 3 | Medicines in individual dosages | $1.06 B |
| 4 | Motor vehicle engines | $567.66 M |
| 5 | Value added to a returned import | $554.6 M |
| 6 | Engine parts | $399.46 M |
| 7 | Seats, excluding barber, dental | $361 M |
| 8 | Molding boxes for metal foundries | $323.21 M |
| 9 | Bread, pastry, cakes | $295.62 M |
| 10 | Rubber tires | $273.45 M |
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s trade decreases 6.78 percent through April
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s trade with the world fell 6.78 percent, from $51.94 billion to $48.42 billion through the first four months of 2019 when compared to the same period the previous year, according to WorldCity analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
During the same time period, the nation’s total trade was $1.35 trillion, with exports at $543.34 billion and imports at $807.48 billion. The nation’s total trade increased 0.57 percent compared to the same period last year. Exports rose 0.58 percent and imports rose 0.56 percent.
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich. ranked No. 7 for total trade among the nation’s roughly 450 airports, seaports and border crossings through April of 2019.
The nation’s top five “ports” — airports, seaports and border crossings — so far this year, by value, are Port of Los Angeles; Port Laredo; Port of Newark; Chicago O’Hare International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Through April Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s top trade partners were No. 1 Canada, No. 2 China, No. 3 Germany, No. 4 South Korea and No. 5 Denmark. Through the same period of the previous year, the top trade partners were held by Canada, China, Germany, Denmark and South Korea, respectively.
Taking a closer look at its leading trade partners:
- Trade with No. 1 Canada fell 7.04 percent to $43.54 billion.
Exports fell 3.8 percent to $25.43 billion. Imports fell 11.24 percent to $18.11 billion. - Trade with No. 2 China fell 10.49 percent to $1.14 billion.
Exports rose 14.62 percent to $7.62 million. Imports fell 10.62 percent to $1.14 billion. - Trade with No. 3 Germany fell 7.82 percent to $687.88 million.
Exports fell 42.71 percent to $93.46 million. Imports rose 1.94 percent to $594.42 million. - Trade with No. 4 South Korea rose 8.98 percent to $612.65 million.
Exports fell 16.21 percent to $6.21 million. Imports rose 9.31 percent to $606.44 million. - Trade with No. 5 Denmark fell 24.2 percent to $555.74 million.
Exports fell 23.48 percent to $1.61 million. Imports fell 24.21 percent to $554.13 million.
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s top five trading partners through April accounted for 96.12 percent of its trade with the world.
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich. had trade surpluses with 26 countries and deficits with 103 through April. That compares with 28 surpluses and 102 deficits for the same period one year earlier. The top three surpluses through April of this year were with Canada, $7.31 billion; Spain, $135.03 million; and Belgium, $32.89 million. The top three deficits through April of this year were with China, $1.13 billion; South Korea, $600.24 million; and Denmark, $552.52 million.
Through April its top exports were Motor vehicle parts; Commercial vehicles; Motor vehicles for transporting people; Motor vehicle engines; and Computers, in that order. Those accounted for 41.33 percent of its total outbound trade. The Port’s top imports were Motor vehicles for transporting people; Motor vehicle parts; Medicines in individual dosages; Motor vehicle engines; and Value added to a returned import, accounting for 46.44 percent of all inbound shipments.
Looking more closely at Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s exports:
- Motor vehicle parts fell 13.95 percent compared to last year to $3.44 billion.
- Commercial vehicles rose 24.77 percent compared to last year to $2.99 billion.
- Motor vehicles for transporting people fell 15.65 percent compared to last year to $2.37 billion.
- Motor vehicle engines fell 14.56 percent compared to last year to $1.02 billion.
- Computers rose 8.94 percent compared to last year to $935.31 million.
On the import side:
- Motor vehicles for transporting people fell 26.87 percent compared to last year to $5.46 billion.
- Motor vehicle parts fell 7.2 percent compared to last year to $2.76 billion.
- Medicines in individual dosages fell 12.36 percent compared to last year to $1.06 billion.
- Motor vehicle engines fell 10.22 percent compared to last year to $567.66 million.
- Value added to a returned import rose 21.96 percent compared to last year to $554.6 million.
Last year Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich. posted total trade with the world of $149.43 billion. The Port’s surplus was $6.91 billion. At the end of the year, the port’s top five trade partners were Canada, China, Germany, South Korea and Denmark. Exports totaled $78.17 billion and imports came to $71.26 billion.