Biggest exports from Idaho
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February 7, 2021
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Biggest exports from Idaho
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 Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2019 from Idaho.
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 Idaho were in 2019.
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#30. Soap etc; waxes, polish etc; candles; dental preps
- Exports: $17.5 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($9.8 million), Mexico ($3.0 million), Netherlands ($2.4 million)
- Imports: $6.2 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.3 million), Japan ($466,786), Mexico ($176,997)
- Trade balance: $11.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($9.8 million), Mexico ($3.0 million), Netherlands ($2.4 million)
- Imports: $6.2 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.3 million), Japan ($466,786), Mexico ($176,997)
- Trade balance: $11.3 million trade surplus
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#29. Food industry residues & waste; prep animal feed
- Exports: $17.8 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Thailand ($7.2 million), Ireland ($5.6 million), Singapore ($1.6 million)
- Imports: $67.8 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($62.3 million), Mexico ($4.4 million), Ireland ($951,823)
- Trade balance: $50.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Thailand ($7.2 million), Ireland ($5.6 million), Singapore ($1.6 million)
- Imports: $67.8 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($62.3 million), Mexico ($4.4 million), Ireland ($951,823)
- Trade balance: $50.0 million trade deficit
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#28. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $22.4 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($16.5 million), China ($2.0 million), Mexico ($1.3 million)
- Imports: $42.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($15.6 million), Canada ($7.5 million), United Kingdom ($5.8 million)
- Trade balance: $20.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($16.5 million), China ($2.0 million), Mexico ($1.3 million)
- Imports: $42.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($15.6 million), Canada ($7.5 million), United Kingdom ($5.8 million)
- Trade balance: $20.0 million trade deficit
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#27. Cereals
- Exports: $22.9 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($19.0 million), Canada ($1.3 million), Japan ($545,122)
- Imports: $5.6 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($3.0 million), Peru ($1.5 million), Bolivia ($820,300)
- Trade balance: $17.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($19.0 million), Canada ($1.3 million), Japan ($545,122)
- Imports: $5.6 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($3.0 million), Peru ($1.5 million), Bolivia ($820,300)
- Trade balance: $17.2 million trade surplus
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#26. Sugars and sugar confectionary
- Exports: $24.3 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: New Zealand ($6.0 million), China ($5.2 million), Japan ($4.5 million)
- Imports: $3.8 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($2.4 million), Canada ($835,392), Turkey ($440,278)
- Trade balance: $20.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: New Zealand ($6.0 million), China ($5.2 million), Japan ($4.5 million)
- Imports: $3.8 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($2.4 million), Canada ($835,392), Turkey ($440,278)
- Trade balance: $20.5 million trade surplus
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#25. Prep cereal, flour, starch or milk; bakers wares
- Exports: $24.7 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($21.7 million), Australia ($897,234), Japan ($875,836)
- Imports: $10.1 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($9.5 million), Italy ($414,645), Thailand ($41,185)
- Trade balance: $14.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($21.7 million), Australia ($897,234), Japan ($875,836)
- Imports: $10.1 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($9.5 million), Italy ($414,645), Thailand ($41,185)
- Trade balance: $14.6 million trade surplus
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#24. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $24.8 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($6.6 million), Denmark ($4.8 million), Canada ($3.9 million)
- Imports: $693,567 (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($278,821), Czech Republic ($197,659), Germany ($59,958)
- Trade balance: $24.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($6.6 million), Denmark ($4.8 million), Canada ($3.9 million)
- Imports: $693,567 (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($278,821), Czech Republic ($197,659), Germany ($59,958)
- Trade balance: $24.1 million trade surplus
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#23. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $27.4 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($18.9 million), Taiwan ($1.8 million), China ($1.5 million)
- Imports: $74.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($36.1 million), China ($21.3 million), Korea, South ($5.5 million)
- Trade balance: $46.9 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($18.9 million), Taiwan ($1.8 million), China ($1.5 million)
- Imports: $74.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($36.1 million), China ($21.3 million), Korea, South ($5.5 million)
- Trade balance: $46.9 million trade deficit
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#22. Railway or tramway stock etc; traffic signal equip
- Exports: $28.7 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($27.0 million), Israel ($1.4 million), Australia ($188,474)
- Imports: $6.6 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Austria ($3.9 million), Canada ($1.7 million), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($394,716)
- Trade balance: $22.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($27.0 million), Israel ($1.4 million), Australia ($188,474)
- Imports: $6.6 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Austria ($3.9 million), Canada ($1.7 million), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($394,716)
- Trade balance: $22.1 million trade surplus
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#21. Miscellaneous edible preparations
- Exports: $40.8 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($17.3 million), Mexico ($8.0 million), Taiwan ($2.5 million)
- Imports: $2.9 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.8 million), Brazil ($237,576), Japan ($204,892)
- Trade balance: $37.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($17.3 million), Mexico ($8.0 million), Taiwan ($2.5 million)
- Imports: $2.9 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.8 million), Brazil ($237,576), Japan ($204,892)
- Trade balance: $37.9 million trade surplus
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#20. Ores, slag and ash
- Exports: $43.0 million (1.3% of exports)
- Countries export most to: Canada ($41.6 million), Belgium ($1.4 million)
- Imports: $51.6 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($23.5 million), Chile ($18.1 million), Peru ($10.0 million)
- Trade balance: $8.6 million trade deficit
- Countries export most to: Canada ($41.6 million), Belgium ($1.4 million)
- Imports: $51.6 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($23.5 million), Chile ($18.1 million), Peru ($10.0 million)
- Trade balance: $8.6 million trade deficit
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#19. Essential oils etc; perfumery, cosmetic etc preps
- Exports: $45.5 million (1.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($11.7 million), Canada ($9.9 million), China ($4.9 million)
- Imports: $8.4 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($3.1 million), Australia ($2.0 million), China ($1.8 million)
- Trade balance: $37.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($11.7 million), Canada ($9.9 million), China ($4.9 million)
- Imports: $8.4 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($3.1 million), Australia ($2.0 million), China ($1.8 million)
- Trade balance: $37.1 million trade surplus
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#18. Live animals
- Exports: $48.2 million (1.4% of exports)
- Countries export most to: Canada ($48.1 million), Mexico ($118,500)
- Imports: $14.0 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($13.9 million), Mexico ($49,500), Ireland ($37,470)
- Trade balance: $34.2 million trade surplus
- Countries export most to: Canada ($48.1 million), Mexico ($118,500)
- Imports: $14.0 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($13.9 million), Mexico ($49,500), Ireland ($37,470)
- Trade balance: $34.2 million trade surplus
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#17. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $58.8 million (1.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($37.1 million), Korea, South ($8.6 million), Ukraine ($1.8 million)
- Imports: $101.8 million (1.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($45.9 million), Canada ($31.9 million), Italy ($5.0 million)
- Trade balance: $43.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($37.1 million), Korea, South ($8.6 million), Ukraine ($1.8 million)
- Imports: $101.8 million (1.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($45.9 million), Canada ($31.9 million), Italy ($5.0 million)
- Trade balance: $43.0 million trade deficit
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#16. Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
- Exports: $65.4 million (1.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($61.3 million), Mexico ($2.6 million), Japan ($969,033)
- Imports: $135.6 million (1.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($126.1 million), China ($3.8 million), Chile ($2.4 million)
- Trade balance: $70.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($61.3 million), Mexico ($2.6 million), Japan ($969,033)
- Imports: $135.6 million (1.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($126.1 million), China ($3.8 million), Chile ($2.4 million)
- Trade balance: $70.1 million trade deficit
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#15. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
- Exports: $68.9 million (2.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($40.1 million), Brazil ($24.3 million), Mexico ($3.8 million)
- Imports: $46.6 million (1.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($44.3 million), Japan ($1.3 million), Uzbekistan ($421,500)
- Trade balance: $22.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($40.1 million), Brazil ($24.3 million), Mexico ($3.8 million)
- Imports: $46.6 million (1.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($44.3 million), Japan ($1.3 million), Uzbekistan ($421,500)
- Trade balance: $22.3 million trade surplus
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#14. Prep vegetables, fruit, nuts or other plant parts
- Exports: $70.1 million (2.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($43.7 million), Mexico ($17.2 million), Malaysia ($3.2 million)
- Imports: $94.8 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($78.9 million), Canada ($11.6 million), Indonesia ($1.5 million)
- Trade balance: $24.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($43.7 million), Mexico ($17.2 million), Malaysia ($3.2 million)
- Imports: $94.8 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($78.9 million), Canada ($11.6 million), Indonesia ($1.5 million)
- Trade balance: $24.6 million trade deficit
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#13. Albuminoidal subst; modified starch; glue; enzymes
- Exports: $70.2 million (2.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($19.4 million), Netherlands ($14.0 million), China ($10.0 million)
- Imports: $562,005 (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Poland ($150,464), China ($121,317), Canada ($117,481)
- Trade balance: $69.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($19.4 million), Netherlands ($14.0 million), China ($10.0 million)
- Imports: $562,005 (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Poland ($150,464), China ($121,317), Canada ($117,481)
- Trade balance: $69.6 million trade surplus
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#12. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $70.4 million (2.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Singapore ($20.8 million), Canada ($12.5 million), China ($8.6 million)
- Imports: $7.6 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($4.0 million), United Kingdom ($757,661), Canada ($549,972)
- Trade balance: $62.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Singapore ($20.8 million), Canada ($12.5 million), China ($8.6 million)
- Imports: $7.6 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($4.0 million), United Kingdom ($757,661), Canada ($549,972)
- Trade balance: $62.8 million trade surplus
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#11. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
- Exports: $75.6 million (2.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($40.1 million), Canada ($16.3 million), Korea, South ($6.2 million)
- Imports: $29.8 million (1.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($21.2 million), China ($3.6 million), Vietnam ($2.9 million)
- Trade balance: $45.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($40.1 million), Canada ($16.3 million), Korea, South ($6.2 million)
- Imports: $29.8 million (1.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($21.2 million), China ($3.6 million), Vietnam ($2.9 million)
- Trade balance: $45.8 million trade surplus
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#10. Fertilizers
- Exports: $106.5 million (3.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($106.0 million), Mexico ($423,888), New Zealand ($94,450)
- Imports: $74.8 million (2.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($51.0 million), United Arab Emirates ($13.3 million), Malaysia ($10.4 million)
- Trade balance: $31.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($106.0 million), Mexico ($423,888), New Zealand ($94,450)
- Imports: $74.8 million (2.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($51.0 million), United Arab Emirates ($13.3 million), Malaysia ($10.4 million)
- Trade balance: $31.7 million trade surplus
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#9. Oil seeds etc.; misc grain, seed, fruit, plant etc
- Exports: $111.4 million (3.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($38.8 million), Canada ($16.1 million), China ($13.2 million)
- Imports: $59.1 million (2.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($20.6 million), Denmark ($9.3 million), South Africa ($4.1 million)
- Trade balance: $52.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($38.8 million), Canada ($16.1 million), China ($13.2 million)
- Imports: $59.1 million (2.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($20.6 million), Denmark ($9.3 million), South Africa ($4.1 million)
- Trade balance: $52.3 million trade surplus
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#8. Milling products; malt; starch; inulin; wht gluten
- Exports: $115.5 million (3.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($87.3 million), Japan ($12.9 million), Canada ($9.1 million)
- Imports: $6.0 million (2.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.5 million), Italy ($444,288), Germany ($114,785)
- Trade balance: $109.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($87.3 million), Japan ($12.9 million), Canada ($9.1 million)
- Imports: $6.0 million (2.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.5 million), Italy ($444,288), Germany ($114,785)
- Trade balance: $109.4 million trade surplus
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#7. Edible vegetables & certain roots & tubers
- Exports: $130.8 million (3.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($47.2 million), Spain ($12.2 million), Netherlands ($11.3 million)
- Imports: $25.2 million (2.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($15.3 million), Mexico ($8.1 million), Germany ($1.0 million)
- Trade balance: $105.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($47.2 million), Spain ($12.2 million), Netherlands ($11.3 million)
- Imports: $25.2 million (2.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($15.3 million), Mexico ($8.1 million), Germany ($1.0 million)
- Trade balance: $105.6 million trade surplus
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#6. Nat etc pearls, prec etc stones, pr met etc; coin
- Exports: $138.4 million (4.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($107.5 million), United Kingdom ($13.4 million), China ($7.2 million)
- Imports: $52.4 million (2.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($39.3 million), United Kingdom ($5.5 million), Mexico ($3.1 million)
- Trade balance: $86.0 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($107.5 million), United Kingdom ($13.4 million), China ($7.2 million)
- Imports: $52.4 million (2.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($39.3 million), United Kingdom ($5.5 million), Mexico ($3.1 million)
- Trade balance: $86.0 million trade surplus
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#5. Dairy prods; birds eggs; honey; ed animal pr nesoi
- Exports: $184.9 million (5.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($50.0 million), Mexico ($32.4 million), China ($23.2 million)
- Imports: $1.9 million (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.9 million), Cyprus ($10,696)
- Trade balance: $182.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($50.0 million), Mexico ($32.4 million), China ($23.2 million)
- Imports: $1.9 million (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.9 million), Cyprus ($10,696)
- Trade balance: $182.9 million trade surplus
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#4. Photographic or cinematographic goods
- Exports: $185.9 million (5.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($81.9 million), Japan ($43.8 million), Singapore ($35.9 million)
- Imports: $9.3 million (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($8.6 million), Singapore ($332,444), France ($151,455)
- Trade balance: $176.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($81.9 million), Japan ($43.8 million), Singapore ($35.9 million)
- Imports: $9.3 million (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($8.6 million), Singapore ($332,444), France ($151,455)
- Trade balance: $176.6 million trade surplus
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#3. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $277.8 million (8.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($84.6 million), Singapore ($64.3 million), Japan ($35.3 million)
- Imports: $153.3 million (5.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($31.6 million), Singapore ($22.6 million), Malaysia ($20.8 million)
- Trade balance: $124.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($84.6 million), Singapore ($64.3 million), Japan ($35.3 million)
- Imports: $153.3 million (5.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($31.6 million), Singapore ($22.6 million), Malaysia ($20.8 million)
- Trade balance: $124.5 million trade surplus
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#2. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $452.0 million (13.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($87.1 million), Taiwan ($57.2 million), United Kingdom ($57.2 million)
- Imports: $1.8 billion (8.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Taiwan ($819.7 million), China ($344.8 million), Malaysia ($190.2 million)
- Trade balance: $1.3 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($87.1 million), Taiwan ($57.2 million), United Kingdom ($57.2 million)
- Imports: $1.8 billion (8.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Taiwan ($819.7 million), China ($344.8 million), Malaysia ($190.2 million)
- Trade balance: $1.3 billion trade deficit
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#1. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $700.7 million (20.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($252.6 million), Philippines ($62.7 million), Malaysia ($61.6 million)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (13.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Singapore ($410.0 million), Malaysia ($402.2 million), Taiwan ($171.6 million)
- Trade balance: $680.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($252.6 million), Philippines ($62.7 million), Malaysia ($61.6 million)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (13.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Singapore ($410.0 million), Malaysia ($402.2 million), Taiwan ($171.6 million)
- Trade balance: $680.3 million trade deficit
