Connect & Learn During World Trade Month!
World Trade Month has been recognized each May in the United States since 1938, and we use this month to celebrate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy. You can take part in this celebration by participating in one or more of the educational events sponsored by government, public and private organizations and by reading our daily blog posts with interesting world trade facts.
Many of the events are held online, and some of them are free. Subscribe to our newsletter to get free updates about World Trade Month.
World Trade Month Facts & Figures
Interesting International Trade Facts
May 31, 2023
Based on containerized cargo, measured in TEUs.
- Koch Industries
- International Paper
- CellMark Group
- Dow Chemical
- DeLong
- Louis Dreyfus Company
- Cargill
- International Forest Products
- Winfibre
- America Chung Nam
May 30, 2023
Based on containerized cargo, measured in TEUs.
- Walmart
- Target
- Home Depot
- LG Group
- Lowe’s
- Dole Food
- Ashley Furniture
- Samsung America
- Chiquita Brands International
- IKEA International
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