The chart highlights the top five U.S. exporters and importers, showcasing their TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) capacities. America Chung Nam leads with 284,500 TEUs, primarily dealing in paper and plastic recyclables, headquartered in City of Industry, CA. International Paper follows closely with 248,400 TEUs, focusing on paper and packaging from Memphis, TN. Ralison International, based in Diamond Bar, CA, ranks third with 130,300 TEUs, also in the paper and recyclables sector. Koch Industries, a conglomerate from Wichita, KS, holds the fourth position with 120,800 TEUs. International Forest Products, from Foxboro, MA, rounds out the top five with 109,400 TEUs, dealing in a diverse range of products including packaging, paper, pulp, and recyclables. The data reveals a strong dominance of the paper and recyclables sectors among the top exporters, indicating a significant trend in U.S. export commodities. The geographical spread of these companies across the U.S. also highlights the diverse industrial hubs contributing to the country's export economy.
