US Container Imports Surge In January: 15.6% YoY Growth From Major Asian Countries

In January 2024, the United States experienced a robust increase in container imports from ten major Asian countries, reaching 1.65 million TEUs, indicating a significant 15.6% year-on-year growth.
China led the imports with a 19.9% surge, followed by South Korea and Vietnam. The overall US imports totaled 2.27 million TEUs, reflecting a 9.9% YoY increase.
Notably, Japan recorded a remarkable 42% surge in imports, securing the eighth position among the Asian countries.

January 2024 witnessed a...