Louisiana 2013 Exports reach $63.1 billion

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New Orleans, LA – Louisiana’s 2013 worldwide merchandise exports increased by 0.3 percent over 2012 according to a report released last week by the World Trade Center of New Orleans. For the year, Louisiana exports totaled $63.1 billion, compared to $62.9 billion in 2012, and $55 billion in 2011.

World Trade Center CEO Dominik Knoll remarks that, “In terms of exports, 2013 was a fantastic year for both the state of Louisiana and the United States as a whole. Louisiana surpassed Florida to become the sixth highest producing export state in the country.” Knoll added, “Here at the World Trade Center of New Orleans, we are proud of Louisiana businesses for their accomplishments. We will continue working to help our members and Louisiana industries by providing assistance to further develop international trade relations around the world, and to create more jobs and wealth in Louisiana.”

In terms of overall growth in Louisiana, Gary LaGrange, President and CEO of the Port of New Orleans, states, “Louisiana exports continue to be driven by investments in manufacturing and refining on the Lower Mississippi River, as we continue to strive to reach the President's goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2016.”

The value of Louisiana’s petroleum and coal exports rose 9.7 percent in 2013, from $23.2 billion to $25.5 billion, and remained the top exported product from Louisiana. Agriculture products and Chemicals followed, accounting for $15.8 billion and $9.1 billion of Louisiana’s exports.

When compared to last year, there were no major fluctuations in terms of ranking of Louisiana’s top ten industries. The few shifts in industry ranking were experienced in the areas of Transportation Equipment, Fabricated Metal Products, and Beverage and Tobacco Products.

Trade reports that provide information on 32 industry categories of Louisiana exports (NAICS) and 97 commodities (HS) to more than 230 countries worldwide, as well as export totals of other U.S.
states, are available on the WTC’s website, www.wtcno.org.

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