The Port of Oakland moves 99% of the containerized goods that come through Northern California. What’s in the Box? Anything from furniture to glassware to machinery is coming into the US through Oakland. Outbound, containers are filled with products like edible fruits and nuts, meat, and beverages. Imports – Top commodities through Oakland in 2014 Source - Datamyne TEU – Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit – one twenty-foot container = 1 TEU Exports – Top commodities through Oakland in 2014
  1. 120,281 TEUs furniture, bedding, and lamps
  2.   47,738 TEUs packaging to support the beverage industries
  3.   42,060 TEUs glass and glassware
  4.   39,899 TEUs machinery
  5.   38,816 TEUs electrical machinery
  1. 145,890 TEUs wood pulp (used in making furniture, paper, and hardboard)
  2.   80,756 TEUs edible fruits and nuts
  3.   53,747 TEUs meat and fish
  4.   40,214 TEUs beverages, spirits and vinegar
  5.   31,995 TEUs grains and seeds