The Port of New York & New Jersey is the #3 US container port and the dominant gateway for the 50M+ consumer Northeast market. Pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, apparel, food, and retail products flow through this port. Find who is importing what using public CBP manifest data.
| # | Commodity Category | Volume | Top Origins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceuticals & Biotech | $30B+/yr | Germany, Ireland, India |
| 2 | Apparel & Luxury Goods | $25B+/yr | China, Italy, France, Bangladesh |
| 3 | Consumer Electronics | $20B+/yr | China, Japan, South Korea |
| 4 | Food & Beverage | $18B+/yr | Italy, France, Brazil, Colombia |
| 5 | Industrial Machinery | $15B+/yr | Germany, Japan, Italy |
| Country | Port Share | Main Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| China | ~28% | Consumer goods, electronics, apparel, furniture |
| Germany | ~9% | Pharma, machinery, chemicals, automotive |
| India | ~7% | Pharma APIs, chemicals, textiles, food |
| Italy | ~6% | Luxury goods, food/wine, machinery, marble |
| Ireland | ~5% | Pharma, biotech, medical devices |
Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and hundreds of pharma companies import APIs, biologics, and medical devices through NY/NJ. This port handles the largest concentration of pharmaceutical imports in the US — premium freight rates and highly regulated.
LVMH, Richemont, Kering, Tapestry, and premium fashion brands import through NY/NJ for the US luxury market. Italian leather, French cosmetics, Swiss watches, and designer apparel command high per-shipment value and specialized handling.
Italian pasta, French wine, Colombian coffee, Scotch whisky, and specialty food imports arrive through NY/NJ for the largest food service and specialty retail market in the US. Many importers here are boutique — and underserved by large freight brokers.
Representative records from US CBP public manifest filings at Port of New York & New Jersey
| Shipper | Product | US Consignee | Vessel | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM GERMANY | PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS | BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM USA | MAERSK ALTAIR | 12,400 KG |
| LUXOTTICA GROUP ITALY | EYEWEAR AND FRAMES | LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA | MSC ANNA | 8,200 KG |
| FEDERACION NAC CAFETEROS | GREEN COFFEE BEANS ARABICA | STARBUCKS COFFEE CO | VEGA CORONA | 38,400 KG |
| HASBRO EUROPE IRELAND | TOYS AND GAMES | HASBRO INC USA | ONE SEAMOUNT | 22,800 KG |
"pharmaceutical" or "medicinal product" imports from Germany, Ireland, India"luxury goods" or "leather goods" imports from Italy, France"wine" or "spirits" imports from France, Italy, Scotland"jewelry" or "watches" imports from Switzerland, Italy"medical device" or "diagnostic equipment" at Port of New YorkThe Northeast US is home to more pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution than any other region. Pfizer (NY), Merck (NJ), J&J (NJ), and BMS (NJ) are all headquartered nearby. Import freight for these companies and their Tier 1 suppliers flows through this port.
Luxury goods, fine wines, high-end electronics, and specialty foods imported through NY/NJ carry higher per-shipment values and require specialized handling — white glove, climate control, chain of custody. Freight brokers who serve this sector earn premium rates.
Greater NY/NJ + Philadelphia + Boston collectively represent the densest consumer market in the US. Every retailer, restaurant group, and specialty food distributor in this region sources through NY/NJ. The prospect base is enormous.
NY/NJ handles a disproportionate share of high-value imports — pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, specialty foods, and wine. The trade area is the wealthiest and most densely populated in the US, which drives a fundamentally different import mix than Savannah or Baltimore.
Yes. Pharmaceutical imports are well-documented in CBP manifest data. Product descriptions like "pharmaceutical preparations," "active pharmaceutical ingredient," and "medicinal chemicals" appear regularly. Many pharma companies use their corporate entity as the importer of record.
Yes. Wine, beer, and spirits are thoroughly documented in CBP manifest records — including origin country, shipper, and product description. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) requires detailed documentation that feeds manifest records.
Filter by product category (coffee, cheese, olive oil, specialty food) and look for smaller consignees — companies with 2–8 shipments per year and lower weights per shipment. These boutique importers are often overlooked by large brokers and are ideal accounts.
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