Breakbulk Statistics


About Breakbulk Statistics



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Provided statistics include annual data of non-containerized bulk commodities, including recycled metal exports and steel and fruit imports. 

Breakbulk cargo is an important part of port operations. The Port of Los Angeles handles steel products from Brazil, Korea and Japan. Recycled steel scrap exports are used by steel mills overseas to make new steel products, utilizing resources more efficiently. Importing fresh fruit—grapes, stone fruit, kiwi and avocados—from Chile during the U.S. winter season provides produce all year long.

Recycled Metal
(in Metric Tons)
CY 2022 CY 2021 CY 2020 CY 2019 CY 2018
Imports 0 0 0 0 0
Exports 899,812 912,814 686,435 849,398 905,886
Total 899,812 912,814 686,435 849,398 905,886

Bulk Steel
(in Metric Tons)
CY 2022 CY 2021 CY 2020 CY 2019 CY 2018
Imports 1,259,622 1,703,144 1,078,816 1,639,624 2,101,856
Exports 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1,259,622 1,703,144 1,078,816 1,639,624 2,101,856

Bulk Fruit
(in Metric Tons)
CY 2022 CY 2021 CY 2020 CY 2019 CY 2018
Imports 96,304 62,698 65,009 72,084 80,892
Exports 0 0 0 0 0
Total 96,304 62,698 65,009 72,084 80,892