Biggest exports from Connecticut
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February 7, 2021
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Biggest exports from Connecticut
Significant drops in transport and travel due to coronavirus drove American exports in 2020 down 15.7% to their lowest levels since 2010, according to Commerce Department data released Feb. 5, 2021. The pandemic threw a monkey wrench into supply chains while flattening demand, all in the midst of significant tariffs imposed by the United States on China and the European Union.
The trade gap grew from $576.9 billion in 2019 to $678.7 billion in 2020. Meanwhile, China reestablished its standing as the top U.S. trade partner after being third in 2019 behind Mexico and Canada.
To see where exports stood just prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Stacker compiled a list of the biggest exports from Connecticut using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2019 from Connecticut.
The U.S. in 2019 shipped $1.6 trillion in goods internationally, a -1.2% decline from 2018 but 9.5% higher since 2015. Keep reading to find out what some of the biggest exports from Connecticut were in 2019.
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#30. Furniture; bedding etc; lamps nesoi etc; prefab bd
- Exports: $46.2 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($20.9 million), United Kingdom ($4.7 million), Ghana ($2.3 million)
- Imports: $630.8 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($209.9 million), Mexico ($126.9 million), Vietnam ($126.5 million)
- Trade balance: $584.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($20.9 million), United Kingdom ($4.7 million), Ghana ($2.3 million)
- Imports: $630.8 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($209.9 million), Mexico ($126.9 million), Vietnam ($126.5 million)
- Trade balance: $584.6 million trade deficit
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#29. Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes
- Exports: $47.4 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Dominican Republic ($42.4 million), Nicaragua ($1.6 million), Honduras ($1.5 million)
- Imports: $712,875 (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: India ($193,417), Turkey ($137,406), Dominican Republic ($128,126)
- Trade balance: $46.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Dominican Republic ($42.4 million), Nicaragua ($1.6 million), Honduras ($1.5 million)
- Imports: $712,875 (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: India ($193,417), Turkey ($137,406), Dominican Republic ($128,126)
- Trade balance: $46.6 million trade surplus
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#28. Miscellaneous manufactured articles
- Exports: $52.6 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($16.7 million), France ($11.3 million), Mexico ($4.4 million)
- Imports: $44.3 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($26.0 million), Germany ($4.5 million), Italy ($4.4 million)
- Trade balance: $8.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($16.7 million), France ($11.3 million), Mexico ($4.4 million)
- Imports: $44.3 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($26.0 million), Germany ($4.5 million), Italy ($4.4 million)
- Trade balance: $8.2 million trade surplus
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#27. Wood pulp etc; recovd (waste & scrap) ppr & pprbd
- Exports: $53.4 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($27.3 million), Canada ($24.5 million), India ($1.2 million)
- Imports: $154.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($121.0 million), Canada ($22.7 million), Philippines ($8.7 million)
- Trade balance: $101.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($27.3 million), Canada ($24.5 million), India ($1.2 million)
- Imports: $154.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($121.0 million), Canada ($22.7 million), Philippines ($8.7 million)
- Trade balance: $101.2 million trade deficit
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#26. Rubber and articles thereof
- Exports: $56.0 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($15.8 million), Mexico ($6.7 million), Russia ($4.0 million)
- Imports: $68.2 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Thailand ($16.8 million), Germany ($7.8 million), Malaysia ($6.5 million)
- Trade balance: $12.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($15.8 million), Mexico ($6.7 million), Russia ($4.0 million)
- Imports: $68.2 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Thailand ($16.8 million), Germany ($7.8 million), Malaysia ($6.5 million)
- Trade balance: $12.3 million trade deficit
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#25. Nickel and articles thereof
- Exports: $59.5 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Costa Rica ($6.7 million), China ($6.1 million), United Kingdom ($5.8 million)
- Imports: $30.8 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($9.7 million), Sweden ($9.6 million), Canada ($4.1 million)
- Trade balance: $28.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Costa Rica ($6.7 million), China ($6.1 million), United Kingdom ($5.8 million)
- Imports: $30.8 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($9.7 million), Sweden ($9.6 million), Canada ($4.1 million)
- Trade balance: $28.6 million trade surplus
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#24. Ceramic products
- Exports: $61.8 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($21.8 million), Austria ($7.3 million), Germany ($5.9 million)
- Imports: $54.7 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($11.6 million), Germany ($10.2 million), Sweden ($9.8 million)
- Trade balance: $7.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($21.8 million), Austria ($7.3 million), Germany ($5.9 million)
- Imports: $54.7 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($11.6 million), Germany ($10.2 million), Sweden ($9.8 million)
- Trade balance: $7.2 million trade surplus
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#23. Tools, cutlery etc. of base metal & parts thereof
- Exports: $74.5 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($18.1 million), Czech Republic ($15.5 million), Canada ($7.9 million)
- Imports: $231.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($79.8 million), Mexico ($78.7 million), Switzerland ($33.7 million)
- Trade balance: $157.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: China ($18.1 million), Czech Republic ($15.5 million), Canada ($7.9 million)
- Imports: $231.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($79.8 million), Mexico ($78.7 million), Switzerland ($33.7 million)
- Trade balance: $157.3 million trade deficit
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#22. Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
- Exports: $75.0 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Switzerland ($19.9 million), United Kingdom ($11.9 million), Spain ($11.2 million)
- Imports: $59.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($13.4 million), Belgium ($10.2 million), France ($7.3 million)
- Trade balance: $15.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Switzerland ($19.9 million), United Kingdom ($11.9 million), Spain ($11.2 million)
- Imports: $59.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($13.4 million), Belgium ($10.2 million), France ($7.3 million)
- Trade balance: $15.9 million trade surplus
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#21. Aluminum and articles thereof
- Exports: $75.4 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($21.1 million), Mexico ($13.0 million), United Kingdom ($4.6 million)
- Imports: $399.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($236.4 million), Russia ($36.5 million), United Kingdom ($18.8 million)
- Trade balance: $324.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($21.1 million), Mexico ($13.0 million), United Kingdom ($4.6 million)
- Imports: $399.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($236.4 million), Russia ($36.5 million), United Kingdom ($18.8 million)
- Trade balance: $324.4 million trade deficit
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#20. Essential oils etc; perfumery, cosmetic etc preps
- Exports: $77.1 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($14.8 million), Mexico ($14.7 million), Canada ($12.0 million)
- Imports: $121.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($92.4 million), China ($8.6 million), France ($6.9 million)
- Trade balance: $44.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($14.8 million), Mexico ($14.7 million), Canada ($12.0 million)
- Imports: $121.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($92.4 million), China ($8.6 million), France ($6.9 million)
- Trade balance: $44.1 million trade deficit
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#19. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
- Exports: $80.2 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($26.7 million), France ($6.0 million), Mexico ($5.9 million)
- Imports: $129.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($70.5 million), China ($15.3 million), Germany ($13.3 million)
- Trade balance: $49.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($26.7 million), France ($6.0 million), Mexico ($5.9 million)
- Imports: $129.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($70.5 million), China ($15.3 million), Germany ($13.3 million)
- Trade balance: $49.7 million trade deficit
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#18. Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
- Exports: $93.2 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Thailand ($42.9 million), Canada ($11.4 million), Israel ($6.5 million)
- Imports: $33.3 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Serbia ($15.8 million), Italy ($6.7 million), Spain ($5.7 million)
- Trade balance: $59.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Thailand ($42.9 million), Canada ($11.4 million), Israel ($6.5 million)
- Imports: $33.3 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Serbia ($15.8 million), Italy ($6.7 million), Spain ($5.7 million)
- Trade balance: $59.9 million trade surplus
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#17. Miscellaneous articles of base metal
- Exports: $94.2 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($39.1 million), Mexico ($8.3 million), United Kingdom ($5.7 million)
- Imports: $192.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($102.5 million), Mexico ($22.0 million), Taiwan ($17.9 million)
- Trade balance: $98.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($39.1 million), Mexico ($8.3 million), United Kingdom ($5.7 million)
- Imports: $192.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($102.5 million), Mexico ($22.0 million), Taiwan ($17.9 million)
- Trade balance: $98.0 million trade deficit
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#16. Miscellaneous edible preparations
- Exports: $96.7 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Austria ($19.1 million), Hong Kong ($17.7 million), China ($14.1 million)
- Imports: $25.0 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($12.3 million), Brazil ($5.7 million), Italy ($2.9 million)
- Trade balance: $71.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Austria ($19.1 million), Hong Kong ($17.7 million), China ($14.1 million)
- Imports: $25.0 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($12.3 million), Brazil ($5.7 million), Italy ($2.9 million)
- Trade balance: $71.7 million trade surplus
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#15. Iron and steel
- Exports: $97.7 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($51.1 million), Egypt ($8.7 million), Canada ($6.7 million)
- Imports: $221.1 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($59.1 million), South Africa ($31.7 million), Italy ($19.4 million)
- Trade balance: $123.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($51.1 million), Egypt ($8.7 million), Canada ($6.7 million)
- Imports: $221.1 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($59.1 million), South Africa ($31.7 million), Italy ($19.4 million)
- Trade balance: $123.4 million trade deficit
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#14. Organic chemicals
- Exports: $113.1 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($17.8 million), Canada ($17.8 million), United Kingdom ($14.5 million)
- Imports: $575.8 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($412.7 million), China ($55.2 million), Germany ($29.8 million)
- Trade balance: $462.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($17.8 million), Canada ($17.8 million), United Kingdom ($14.5 million)
- Imports: $575.8 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($412.7 million), China ($55.2 million), Germany ($29.8 million)
- Trade balance: $462.7 million trade deficit
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#13. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $135.1 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($36.9 million), Mexico ($29.7 million), Germany ($11.6 million)
- Imports: $167.4 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($47.4 million), China ($26.0 million), Mexico ($16.8 million)
- Trade balance: $32.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($36.9 million), Mexico ($29.7 million), Germany ($11.6 million)
- Imports: $167.4 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($47.4 million), China ($26.0 million), Mexico ($16.8 million)
- Trade balance: $32.3 million trade deficit
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#12. Copper and articles thereof
- Exports: $146.7 million (0.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($52.7 million), Germany ($26.6 million), Mexico ($22.0 million)
- Imports: $1.0 billion (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Chile ($324.1 million), Canada ($290.7 million), Mexico ($276.5 million)
- Trade balance: $857.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($52.7 million), Germany ($26.6 million), Mexico ($22.0 million)
- Imports: $1.0 billion (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Chile ($324.1 million), Canada ($290.7 million), Mexico ($276.5 million)
- Trade balance: $857.1 million trade deficit
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#11. Articles of iron or steel
- Exports: $158.4 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($26.5 million), China ($17.1 million), Mexico ($16.2 million)
- Imports: $195.2 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($55.4 million), Canada ($40.8 million), Taiwan ($17.0 million)
- Trade balance: $36.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($26.5 million), China ($17.1 million), Mexico ($16.2 million)
- Imports: $195.2 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($55.4 million), Canada ($40.8 million), Taiwan ($17.0 million)
- Trade balance: $36.8 million trade deficit
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#10. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $188.4 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($168.4 million), Canada ($6.2 million), Austria ($2.0 million)
- Imports: $47.7 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Spain ($10.1 million), Germany ($7.1 million), France ($4.4 million)
- Trade balance: $140.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($168.4 million), Canada ($6.2 million), Austria ($2.0 million)
- Imports: $47.7 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Spain ($10.1 million), Germany ($7.1 million), France ($4.4 million)
- Trade balance: $140.7 million trade surplus
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#9. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
- Exports: $188.8 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($120.6 million), Korea, South ($19.3 million), Canada ($17.7 million)
- Imports: $85.0 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($20.7 million), Georgia ($10.0 million), Canada ($9.4 million)
- Trade balance: $103.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($120.6 million), Korea, South ($19.3 million), Canada ($17.7 million)
- Imports: $85.0 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($20.7 million), Georgia ($10.0 million), Canada ($9.4 million)
- Trade balance: $103.8 million trade surplus
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#8. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $196.4 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($30.0 million), Taiwan ($27.2 million), Netherlands ($22.1 million)
- Imports: $48.8 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($10.5 million), Canada ($9.7 million), China ($5.2 million)
- Trade balance: $147.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($30.0 million), Taiwan ($27.2 million), Netherlands ($22.1 million)
- Imports: $48.8 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($10.5 million), Canada ($9.7 million), China ($5.2 million)
- Trade balance: $147.5 million trade surplus
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#7. Mineral fuel, oil etc.; bitumin subst; mineral wax
- Exports: $229.0 million (1.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($223.4 million), Mexico ($1.6 million), Israel ($1.1 million)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (1.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($393.3 million), Netherlands ($307.9 million), Portugal ($231.3 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($223.4 million), Mexico ($1.6 million), Israel ($1.1 million)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (1.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($393.3 million), Netherlands ($307.9 million), Portugal ($231.3 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit
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#6. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $504.1 million (3.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($104.0 million), Mexico ($50.9 million), Singapore ($49.2 million)
- Imports: $410.3 million (2.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($114.0 million), Canada ($63.0 million), Germany ($62.5 million)
- Trade balance: $93.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($104.0 million), Mexico ($50.9 million), Singapore ($49.2 million)
- Imports: $410.3 million (2.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($114.0 million), Canada ($63.0 million), Germany ($62.5 million)
- Trade balance: $93.7 million trade surplus
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#5. Special classification provisions, nesoi
- Exports: $775.2 million (4.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Singapore ($152.9 million), United Arab Emirates ($95.8 million), Germany ($92.8 million)
- Imports: $2.0 billion (3.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Singapore ($448.3 million), Canada ($240.4 million), Netherlands ($221.6 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Singapore ($152.9 million), United Arab Emirates ($95.8 million), Germany ($92.8 million)
- Imports: $2.0 billion (3.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Singapore ($448.3 million), Canada ($240.4 million), Netherlands ($221.6 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit
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#4. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $1.2 billion (7.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($206.5 million), Canada ($146.8 million), Korea, South ($142.7 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (6.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($273.0 million), China ($237.0 million), Germany ($104.0 million)
- Trade balance: $5.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($206.5 million), Canada ($146.8 million), Korea, South ($142.7 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (6.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($273.0 million), China ($237.0 million), Germany ($104.0 million)
- Trade balance: $5.1 million trade surplus
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#3. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $1.2 billion (7.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($152.0 million), Canada ($105.8 million), Japan ($97.8 million)
- Imports: $707.1 million (6.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($120.2 million), Canada ($91.8 million), United Kingdom ($79.3 million)
- Trade balance: $537.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($152.0 million), Canada ($105.8 million), Japan ($97.8 million)
- Imports: $707.1 million (6.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($120.2 million), Canada ($91.8 million), United Kingdom ($79.3 million)
- Trade balance: $537.5 million trade surplus
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#2. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $3.1 billion (19.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($547.5 million), United Kingdom ($392.3 million), Canada ($378.3 million)
- Imports: $3.0 billion (15.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($592.2 million), Canada ($546.9 million), Sweden ($223.4 million)
- Trade balance: $107.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($547.5 million), United Kingdom ($392.3 million), Canada ($378.3 million)
- Imports: $3.0 billion (15.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($592.2 million), Canada ($546.9 million), Sweden ($223.4 million)
- Trade balance: $107.1 million trade surplus
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#1. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $6.3 billion (38.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($1.9 billion), France ($1.7 billion), China ($667.8 million)
- Imports: $1.9 billion (31.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.6 billion), France ($76.6 million), Poland ($62.4 million)
- Trade balance: $4.4 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($1.9 billion), France ($1.7 billion), China ($667.8 million)
- Imports: $1.9 billion (31.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.6 billion), France ($76.6 million), Poland ($62.4 million)
- Trade balance: $4.4 billion trade surplus
