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St. James Parish exports up 153.6% since 2013

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St. James Parish exports increased 153.6 percent in the five-year period from 2013 to 2017, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).

The ITA promotes trade and investments in the United States through data aggregation and studies on global markets and specific U.S. regions. The agency utilizes its research to negotiate on behalf of U.S. industries and is also responsible for enforcing compliance with trade agreements.

The following table shows the total dollar value of St. James Parish exports from 2013 to 2017:

County20132014201520162017Percent Change
St. James Parish$1,155,277,301$1,555,128,468$1,150,627,348$837,597,530$2,929,430,020153.6%