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Port of Oakland exports 235,899 TEUs of agricultural commodities in 2024

The Port of Oakland remains a critical gateway for US agricultural exports. By October 2024, the Port has shipped 235,899 TEUs of agricultural commodities, with a combined value of nearly US$8.5 billion.

Oakland leads all US ports in international refrigerated export trade by TEU volume, a position it has held for seven consecutive years.

“The Port of Oakland is a major international gateway for California’s and the nation’s farmers. Agricultural exports are especially important commodities for our Port’s business. In any given year, agricultural products comprise between 37% and 45% of total exports from Oakland,” stated Bryan Brandes, Maritime Director at Port of Oakland.

In 2023, the total commercial value of reefer exports through Oakland reached US$7 billion. Over the past seven years, significant investments have been made in agricultural and refrigerated product facilities, such as the Cool Port and PCC Logistics warehouses.

These upgrades have enabled substantial growth in the transport of agricultural, refrigerated, and frozen goods through the Port.

Key export categories for the Oakland Seaport include:

Category Volume (TEUs) Value
Edible Fruits and Nuts 90,461 TEUs US$3.4 billion
Frozen Proteins 49,552 TEUs US$2.95 billion
Dairy Products 19,316 TEUs US$680 million
Oil & Seeds 16,264 TEUs US$274 million
Wine, Spirits, Beverages 15,751 TEUs US$467 million
Cereals 13,900 TEUs US$212 million
Prep Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts, Other 11,822 TEUs US$229 million
Sugars and Sugar Confectionary 11,305 TEUs US$125 million
Edible Vegetables, Roots & Tubers 4,107 TEUs US$84 million
Prep Cereal, Flour, Starch 3,421 TEUs US$52 million

 

The Oakland Seaport’s strategic location near California’s Central Valley, coupled with direct ocean carrier services to Asia and advanced on-site cold storage facilities, solidifies its role as a leading export hub for the United States. Approximately 90% of the region’s agricultural products flow through the Port’s marine terminals en route to international markets.





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