Trade Reports

Total trade through California ports has been down in every month so far this year compared to 2022 levels, and down in every month except March when compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

The June trade numbers for California continued to show lower activity. Total trade through the state’s ports was down 12.1% from June 2022 in nominal terms, while origin exports were off 4.8% and destination imports dropped 18.6%.

Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The May data once again showed continued slowing in trade activity for the state.  While the May numbers show […]

Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The April data in general indicates a slowing in trade activity for the state.  Total trade through the state’s […]

Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. While partial progress appears to have been made finally in the extended West Coast port labor talks, the uncertainty […]

Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The trade numbers for California in February in general showed a slowing of activity as concerns over a potential […]

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The state’s trade position improved somewhat in January, with origin exports up 9.3% (6.8% real) compared to […]

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca.

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. The November trade numbers saw a general decline as pandemic period patterns began to reverse and as China experienced continued lockdowns. Total trade through the state’s ports dropped both in nominal and real […]

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. The October data indicated weakening across all trade measures as exports from China continued to be hampered by that country’s lockdown strategies, importers continued to adjust inventory management, and as international economic conditions […]

Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. The September data saw an expansion in exports in both nominal and real terms, while imports slowed as companies sought to correct prior overstocking of inventories and as consumer spending shifted to services rather than […]

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The August data, especially when viewed in real terms, saw continued erosion in the state’s trade posture. […]

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The July data especially when viewed in real terms saw continued erosion in the state’s trade […]

Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The June data in general saw little change in California exports in real terms, with the numbers down slightly […]

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. The May data in general saw California exports continuing recovery in nominal terms, but when viewed in real dollars, exports were essentially level when compared to the prior year and remained substantially below the […]