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A Trade Center

The Port of Buffalo Niagara ranks among the largest and most active trade regions in the United States. In July 2024 the Buffalo-Niagara, NY was number 10 in total exports and number 18 in total imports in the United States. 

Buffalo plays a critical role in the U.S.-Canada trade relationship, acting as a gateway for over $90 billion in trade annually which is approximately 15% of all trade between these two global economic powerhouses. 

As a key land port, the Port of Buffalo Niagara is third in freight volume behind the port of Detroit and Port Huron. 

Manufacturing Base

The manufacturing sector is a vital part of the Buffalo Niagara regional economy. The area's advanced manufacturing ecosystem employs nearly 70,000 members in the region and has a gross regional product of $13.2 billion. More information can be found on the Invest Buffalo Niagara website. 


 

Accessibility

Buffalo Niagara is a region comprising eight counties of western New York State, on the border of the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario, Canada. The region is served by four international bridges connecting the U.S. and Canada and two train crossings. The Niagara Falls International Airport is centrally located for distribution to and from major population centers, easily reached from the U.S. highway system.
 
 
Highway Distance to Major Cities (miles)
  • ⦾ Atlanta, GA - 895
  • ⦾ Miami, FL - 1,393
  • ⦾ Baltimore, MD - 386
  • ⦾ Montreal, PQ (Can.) - 413
  • ⦾ Boston, MA - 482
  • ⦾ New York, NY - 371
  • ⦾ Chicago, IL - 556
  • ⦾ Philadelphia, PA 400
  • ⦾ Cleveland, OH - 190
  • ⦾ Pittsburgh, PA - 240
  • ⦾ Kansas City, MO - 991
  • ⦾ Toronto, Canada - 112
  • ⦾ Memphis, TN - 928
  • ⦾ Washington, DC - 379
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