Rio South Texas Region Featured in COSTEP Magazine Q1 2025
July 16, 2025
Rio South Texas Region Works For You
Proven Fact: 60% of U.S.–Mexico Trade Crosses Through Rio South Texas Region
In 2024, trade in goods between the United States and Mexico reached approximately $840 billion USD, with over $500 billion USD in U.S. imports from Mexico — making Mexico the top trading partner of the U.S.
Within this flow, Rio South Texas Region stands out:
Texas handles 66% of all U.S.–Mexico land trade, thanks to its extensive border (over 1,250 miles and 28 international crossings).
Laredo, the largest inland port in the U.S., processes nearly 70% of all U.S.–Mexico land trade and accounts for over 65% of the total bilateral flow.
This means that over 60% of U.S.–Mexico trade crosses through our region, supported by 14 international ports of entry, multiple Class I railroads, and direct access to interstate highways.
What does this mean for your business?
Faster time-to-market, thanks to location and volume.
Lower transportation costs, with economies of scale.
Efficient customs processes, supported by modern infrastructure.
Access to a binational workforce skilled in logistics, manufacturing, and cross-border trade.
This trade corridor doesn’t just move trucks and trains — it powers key industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and fresh produce — all critical to the North American supply chain.
Why It Matters
| Advantage | Insight |
| Market Access | Direct connection to major industrial hubs like Monterrey, Dallas, and Houston. |
| Trade-Friendly Rules | Benefit from USMCA’s enhanced origin rules (75% in auto parts) and higher labor standards. |
| Supply Chain Resilience | Regional proximity allows rapid response to global disruptions. |
Trade moves here. Markets connect here.
Rio South Texas Region Works For You.
Sources:
https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot/gov/trade-transportation-activities.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/us-mexico-border-workers-f9b1e7c6?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_South_Texas_Region?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.investopedia.com/us-imports-from-mexico-11731277?utm_source=chatgpt.com
