Los Angeles / Long Beach is the #1 US container port complex — handling 40%+ of all US containerized imports. Electronics, apparel, furniture, and retail goods from Asia flow through this gateway. Find who is importing what through LA/LB using public CBP manifest data.
| # | Commodity Category | Volume | Top Origins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Electronics | $80B+/yr | China, South Korea, Vietnam |
| 2 | Apparel & Textiles | $55B+/yr | China, Vietnam, Bangladesh |
| 3 | Furniture & Bedding | $22B+/yr | China, Vietnam, Malaysia |
| 4 | Plastic Products | $18B+/yr | China, South Korea, Japan |
| 5 | Automotive Parts | $15B+/yr | Japan, South Korea, China |
| Country | Port Share | Main Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| China | ~45% | Electronics, furniture, apparel, plastics, machinery |
| Japan | ~8% | Automotive, electronics, industrial equipment |
| South Korea | ~7% | Electronics, autos, steel, chemicals |
| Vietnam | ~7% | Apparel, furniture, footwear, solar panels |
| Malaysia | ~4% | Electronics, palm oil, solar modules |
Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, and thousands of electronics brands and component distributors import through LA/LB. Consumer devices, semiconductors, components, and displays make this the most electronics-intensive port in the US.
Nike, Gap, PVH, H&M, Zara, and hundreds of fashion brands and private-label retailers use LA/LB as their primary Asia-to-US gateway. Seasonal volume spikes in late summer (back-to-school and holiday inventory).
Wayfair, IKEA, Ashley, Williams-Sonoma, and thousands of home goods importers bring furniture, décor, and bedding through this port from China and Southeast Asia. LCL volumes are substantial in this category.
Representative records from US CBP public manifest filings at Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach
| Shipper | Product | US Consignee | Vessel | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HON HAI PRECISION CHINA | CONSUMER ELECTRONICS | APPLE DISTRIBUTION INTL | EVER GIVEN | 28,400 KG |
| HANSAE CO LTD KOREA | KNITTED GARMENTS | GAP INTERNATIONAL INC | ONE COMMITMENT | 18,200 KG |
| PHUONG NAM FURNITURE CO | WOODEN BEDROOM SETS | ASHLEY FURNITURE IND | COSCO EUROPE | 38,400 KG |
| LONGi SOLAR MALAYSIA | MONOCRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULES | US SOLAR DEVELOPER | MSC TERESA | 228,000 KG |
"consumer electronics" or "smartphone" imports from China, South Korea"women's apparel" or "clothing" imports with West Coast delivery"furniture" or "home furnishings" from Vietnam, Malaysia, China"automotive parts" or "car parts" importers at Long Beach"solar module" or "photovoltaic" imports from Vietnam, MalaysiaMore importers file CBP manifests through LA/LB than any other US port combination. If you are building a freight prospect list in consumer goods, retail, or electronics, this is where to start.
Understanding who is moving what through LA/LB means understanding the trans-Pacific trade lane. Brokers who can serve Asia-origin importers with competitive rates and drayage networks in Southern California dominate this market.
The Inland Empire (Riverside/San Bernardino counties) is home to 500M+ square feet of distribution centers. Every container offloaded at LA/LB needs drayage to these DCs. Manifest data identifies the importers that are moving this freight.
Los Angeles / Long Beach handles the largest volume of electronics imports by a significant margin. Most consumer electronics from China, South Korea, and Vietnam arrive through this gateway. CBP manifest data covers all of these imports.
Yes. Most major fashion brands (Nike, Gap, H&M, Inditex/Zara, PVH) file manifest records with Long Beach or Los Angeles as port of entry. Product descriptions distinguish apparel from accessories from footwear.
Drayage connects the port to Inland Empire DCs and direct store delivery. Manifest data shows the consignee (importer) and their address — which is often the DC address. This tells you which importers have DCs in the Inland Empire and are active drayage customers.
Yes. CBP requires all importers to file, regardless of size. Thousands of SME importers use LA/LB — e-commerce sellers, specialty retailers, and niche brands — and all appear in manifest records.
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