Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s trade totaled $11.97 billion for the month of November, $138.92 billion through November of 2018, and $149.45 billion for all of 2017, the latest annual data available, according to U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by WorldCity. Need more details? Read more
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Overall Rank
Top Exports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor vehicle parts | $10.43 B |
| 2 | Motor vehicles for transporting people | $7.24 B |
| 3 | Commercial vehicles | $5.95 B |
| 4 | Motor vehicle engines | $2.94 B |
| 5 | Computers | $2.67 B |
| 6 | Cell phones, related equipment | $1.63 B |
| 7 | Engine parts | $976.59 M |
| 8 | Insulated wire, cable | $880.07 M |
| 9 | Seats, excluding barber, dental | $778.23 M |
| 10 | Transmission shafts, bearings, gears | $742.63 M |
Top Imports
| Rank | Commodity | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor vehicles for transporting people | $19.21 B |
| 2 | Motor vehicle parts | $7.77 B |
| 3 | Medicines in individual dosages | $2.75 B |
| 4 | Motor vehicle engines | $1.52 B |
| 5 | Value added to a returned import | $1.22 B |
| 6 | Engine parts | $1.08 B |
| 7 | Seats, excluding barber, dental | $1.03 B |
| 8 | Molding boxes for metal foundries | $886.2 M |
| 9 | Bread, pastry, cakes | $785.77 M |
| 10 | Rubber tires | $768.7 M |
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s trade increases 1.01 percent through November
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s trade with the world rose 1.01 percent, from $137.52 billion to $138.92 billion through the first 11 months of 2018 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 $3.86 trillion, with exports at $1.53 trillion and imports at $2.33 trillion. The nation’s total trade increased 8.64 percent compared to the same period last year. Exports rose 8.46 percent and imports rose 8.77 percent.
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich. ranked No. 7 for total trade among the nation’s roughly 450 airports, seaports and border crossings through November of 2018. During the same period of 2017 it ranked No. 6. It finished No. 6 in the last full year.
The nation’s top five “ports” — airports, seaports and border crossings — so far this year, by value, are Port of Los Angeles; Port Laredo; Chicago O’Hare International Airport; John F. Kennedy International Airport and Port of Newark.
Through November Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s top trade parters 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 rose 1.42 percent to $125.67 billion.
Exports rose 2.57 percent to $70.88 billion. Imports fell 0.02 percent to $54.8 billion. - Trade with No. 2 China rose 11.02 percent to $3.46 billion.
Exports fell 40.08 percent to $17.94 million. Imports rose 11.51 percent to $3.45 billion. - Trade with No. 3 Germany fell 3.79 percent to $1.91 billion.
Exports fell 37.68 percent to $348.51 million. Imports rose 9.54 percent to $1.56 billion. - Trade with No. 4 South Korea rose 8.99 percent to $1.61 billion.
Exports rose 265.1 percent to $51.37 million. Imports rose 6.53 percent to $1.56 billion. - Trade with No. 5 Denmark fell 17.98 percent to $1.47 billion.
Exports fell 59.31 percent to $6.05 million. Imports fell 17.63 percent to $1.47 billion.
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s top five trading partners through November accounted for 96.55 percent of its trade with the world.
Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich. had trade surpluses with 32 countries and deficits with 125 through November. That compares with 52 surpluses and 111 deficits for the same period one year earlier. The top three surpluses through November of this year were with Canada, $16.08 billion; Spain, $261.29 million; and Belgium, $50.43 million. The top three deficits through November of this year were with China, $3.43 billion; South Korea, $1.51 billion; and Denmark, $1.46 billion.
Through November it’s top exports were Motor vehicle parts; Motor vehicles for transporting people; Commercial vehicles; Motor vehicle engines; and Computers, in that order. Those accounted for 40.25 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 48.99 percent of all inbound shipments.
Looking more closely at Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich.’s exports:
- Motor vehicle parts fell 1.71 percent compared to last year to $10.43 billion.
- Motor vehicles for transporting people rose 0.2 percent compared to last year to $7.24 billion.
- Commercial vehicles fell 14.1 percent compared to last year to $5.95 billion.
- Motor vehicle engines fell 7.42 percent compared to last year to $2.94 billion.
- Computers rose 50.16 percent compared to last year to $2.67 billion.
On the import side:
- Motor vehicles for transporting people fell 8.36 percent compared to last year to $19.21 billion.
- Motor vehicle parts rose 8.01 percent compared to last year to $7.77 billion.
- Medicines in individual dosages fell 15.24 percent compared to last year to $2.75 billion.
- Motor vehicle engines rose 16.23 percent compared to last year to $1.52 billion.
- Value added to a returned import fell 3.72 percent compared to last year to $1.22 billion.
Last year Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Mich. posted total trade with the world of $144.89 billion. The Port’s surplus was $267.72 million . At the end of the year, the port’s top five trade partners were Canada, Germany, Iceland, Norway and The Netherlands. Exports totaled $72.58 billion and imports came to $72.31 billion.