September 03, 2025
Port Houston records double-digit gains growth in key sectors in July
July was a standout month for Port Houston's public terminals, with double-digit growth in key sectors that pushed year-to-date totals to new heights.
Container volumes for July were up a remarkable 21% compared to July 2024, reaching 392,829 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
This is one of the Port's strongest single-month performances on record. Throughout this year Port Houston has continued to demonstrate strong capacity for growth in containerized cargo and has seen its largest volumes ever. Year-to-date, Port Houston has handled 2,562,506 TEUs, up 6% and making this year the fastest paced in the Port's history.
Loaded import growth surged 19% for the month of July compared to last year, the largest increase seen in a top five U.S. container port. Loaded exports, primarily resins, have steadily grown throughout the year and reached an 18% increase in July compared to last year. Port Houston continues to be the market leader for resins exports. Total loaded containers at Port Houston are up 5% so far this year.
General cargo volumes at the port's public terminals rose 10% year-to-date through July. Notably, steel imports, comprised of a variety of products frequently used in the oil and gas market, were up 41% compared to July 2024 and 8% year-to-date, totaling 2,704,658 short tons so far this year. Overall tonnage across the public facilities reached 32,647,865 short tons through July, up 6% from the prior year.
Source: Port Houston