New York is one of the main import hubs in the United States.

America has many ports from where import and export business is conducted. There are various locations having the necessary infrastructure for uploading and offloading goods from ships. But, New York being an important city with great business opportunities has become on of the main import hubs in United States. This place has been an import hub since a long time ago but the number of goods imported has increased since the last decade.

It is believed that during the last decade Broadway, in New York has become a popular import district. Initially when merchants started to dabble in this business, it was mainly limited to novelty items, wigs etc. But during the last decade you can see wholesalers stocking up various products like electrical appliances, leather goods, handbags, jewelry, sunglasses etc. This area has grown a lot and expanded in size, and along with the items which are today imported.

Importers and wholesalers sell their products to final consumers as well as to retailers. There are many shops in this area, which are engaged in import business, and they get their goods from Asian countries. With developing countries opening their economies to foreign trade, the number of countries engaging in import and export with US has increased. New York has an advantage by its location and this is why so many goods are imported in NY.