Del Rio is a crucial gateway along the longest international border in the continental U.S. 

Trade between the U.S. and Mexico tripled between 1994 and 2019, increasing from $173B to $615B. Trade through the Texas-Mexico Border quadrupled from $111B to $451B between 1994 and 2019. Del Rio is an important gateway in Texas for international trade. With a second international bridge in the pipeline, and Ports To Plains Corridor, the city is destined for high rankings for U.S. trade with Mexico and Canada.

Imports:
  • Ranked first in the US for seats, excluding barber, dental 
  • Ranked second in the US for aircraft engines, parts 
  • Ranked third in the US for motor vehicle parts 
  • Ranked eighth in the US
  

 Exports: 

  • Ranked first in the US for civilian aircraft, parts
  • Ranked second in the US for motor vehicle parts 
  • Ranked fourth in the US for Aircraft Engine parts 
  • Ranked tenth in the US for computer chips