Biggest exports from Maryland
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February 7, 2021
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Biggest exports from Maryland
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 Maryland using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2019 from Maryland.
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 Maryland were in 2019.
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#30. Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
- Exports: $51.3 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($11.9 million), Netherlands ($8.2 million), Australia ($6.3 million)
- Imports: $26.6 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($13.3 million), Canada ($3.4 million), France ($2.6 million)
- Trade balance: $24.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($11.9 million), Netherlands ($8.2 million), Australia ($6.3 million)
- Imports: $26.6 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($13.3 million), Canada ($3.4 million), France ($2.6 million)
- Trade balance: $24.7 million trade surplus
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#29. Miscellaneous articles of base metal
- Exports: $59.9 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: France ($45.8 million), Canada ($4.7 million), Poland ($1.8 million)
- Imports: $75.6 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($46.7 million), India ($6.2 million), Canada ($2.7 million)
- Trade balance: $15.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: France ($45.8 million), Canada ($4.7 million), Poland ($1.8 million)
- Imports: $75.6 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($46.7 million), India ($6.2 million), Canada ($2.7 million)
- Trade balance: $15.7 million trade deficit
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#28. Copper and articles thereof
- Exports: $61.4 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($10.4 million), China ($8.5 million), Malaysia ($7.5 million)
- Imports: $26.5 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Belgium ($6.0 million), Korea, South ($2.8 million), Tanzania ($2.8 million)
- Trade balance: $34.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($10.4 million), China ($8.5 million), Malaysia ($7.5 million)
- Imports: $26.5 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Belgium ($6.0 million), Korea, South ($2.8 million), Tanzania ($2.8 million)
- Trade balance: $34.9 million trade surplus
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#27. Miscellaneous edible preparations
- Exports: $61.9 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($25.3 million), Mexico ($9.9 million), China ($3.9 million)
- Imports: $103.6 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($36.0 million), Thailand ($18.5 million), Korea, South ($7.3 million)
- Trade balance: $41.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($25.3 million), Mexico ($9.9 million), China ($3.9 million)
- Imports: $103.6 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($36.0 million), Thailand ($18.5 million), Korea, South ($7.3 million)
- Trade balance: $41.7 million trade deficit
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#26. Meat and edible meat offal
- Exports: $66.3 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($19.5 million), Canada ($13.6 million), Chile ($5.7 million)
- Imports: $67.6 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($33.3 million), Poland ($27.4 million), Spain ($3.8 million)
- Trade balance: $1.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($19.5 million), Canada ($13.6 million), Chile ($5.7 million)
- Imports: $67.6 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($33.3 million), Poland ($27.4 million), Spain ($3.8 million)
- Trade balance: $1.4 million trade deficit
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#25. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
- Exports: $100.9 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($25.3 million), Mexico ($16.2 million), Kuwait ($12.0 million)
- Imports: $495.7 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: South Africa ($137.9 million), Brazil ($108.6 million), China ($53.8 million)
- Trade balance: $394.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($25.3 million), Mexico ($16.2 million), Kuwait ($12.0 million)
- Imports: $495.7 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: South Africa ($137.9 million), Brazil ($108.6 million), China ($53.8 million)
- Trade balance: $394.8 million trade deficit
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#24. Furniture; bedding etc; lamps nesoi etc; prefab bd
- Exports: $102.7 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($83.0 million), Mozambique ($3.0 million), India ($1.8 million)
- Imports: $989.0 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($385.2 million), Vietnam ($159.2 million), Canada ($95.7 million)
- Trade balance: $886.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($83.0 million), Mozambique ($3.0 million), India ($1.8 million)
- Imports: $989.0 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($385.2 million), Vietnam ($159.2 million), Canada ($95.7 million)
- Trade balance: $886.3 million trade deficit
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#23. Impregnated etc text fabrics; tex art for industry
- Exports: $104.1 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Costa Rica ($17.2 million), China ($16.9 million), Germany ($14.4 million)
- Imports: $15.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($3.9 million), Costa Rica ($3.4 million), Mexico ($2.2 million)
- Trade balance: $88.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Costa Rica ($17.2 million), China ($16.9 million), Germany ($14.4 million)
- Imports: $15.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($3.9 million), Costa Rica ($3.4 million), Mexico ($2.2 million)
- Trade balance: $88.7 million trade surplus
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#22. Organic chemicals
- Exports: $119.3 million (0.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: India ($22.2 million), China ($21.2 million), Netherlands ($7.4 million)
- Imports: $145.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($46.8 million), Austria ($19.1 million), Italy ($13.6 million)
- Trade balance: $26.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: India ($22.2 million), China ($21.2 million), Netherlands ($7.4 million)
- Imports: $145.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($46.8 million), Austria ($19.1 million), Italy ($13.6 million)
- Trade balance: $26.1 million trade deficit
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#21. Aluminum and articles thereof
- Exports: $131.0 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($32.6 million), France ($22.7 million), Korea, South ($12.9 million)
- Imports: $1.8 billion (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($434.7 million), Qatar ($204.4 million), United Arab Emirates ($165.9 million)
- Trade balance: $1.7 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($32.6 million), France ($22.7 million), Korea, South ($12.9 million)
- Imports: $1.8 billion (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($434.7 million), Qatar ($204.4 million), United Arab Emirates ($165.9 million)
- Trade balance: $1.7 billion trade deficit
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#20. Printed books, newspapers etc; manuscripts etc
- Exports: $136.3 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($89.3 million), United Kingdom ($27.7 million), Netherlands ($4.2 million)
- Imports: $94.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($31.8 million), Mexico ($19.4 million), Canada ($16.7 million)
- Trade balance: $41.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($89.3 million), United Kingdom ($27.7 million), Netherlands ($4.2 million)
- Imports: $94.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($31.8 million), Mexico ($19.4 million), Canada ($16.7 million)
- Trade balance: $41.6 million trade surplus
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#19. Essential oils etc; perfumery, cosmetic etc preps
- Exports: $145.3 million (1.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($63.2 million), United Kingdom ($14.5 million), Netherlands ($6.3 million)
- Imports: $561.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($316.9 million), Germany ($46.4 million), Mexico ($42.7 million)
- Trade balance: $416.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($63.2 million), United Kingdom ($14.5 million), Netherlands ($6.3 million)
- Imports: $561.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($316.9 million), Germany ($46.4 million), Mexico ($42.7 million)
- Trade balance: $416.0 million trade deficit
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#18. Tanning & dye ext etc; dye, paint, putty etc; inks
- Exports: $147.9 million (1.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($75.1 million), Mexico ($17.5 million), Belgium ($9.8 million)
- Imports: $54.6 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($34.0 million), Japan ($7.1 million), Germany ($3.1 million)
- Trade balance: $93.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($75.1 million), Mexico ($17.5 million), Belgium ($9.8 million)
- Imports: $54.6 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($34.0 million), Japan ($7.1 million), Germany ($3.1 million)
- Trade balance: $93.3 million trade surplus
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#17. Special classification provisions, nesoi
- Exports: $164.3 million (1.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($67.8 million), Saudi Arabia ($24.6 million), Canada ($9.3 million)
- Imports: $385.4 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($128.3 million), United Kingdom ($39.9 million), Germany ($33.9 million)
- Trade balance: $221.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($67.8 million), Saudi Arabia ($24.6 million), Canada ($9.3 million)
- Imports: $385.4 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($128.3 million), United Kingdom ($39.9 million), Germany ($33.9 million)
- Trade balance: $221.1 million trade deficit
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#16. Ores, slag and ash
- Exports: $169.2 million (1.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($54.3 million), Spain ($37.2 million), Canada ($35.3 million)
- Imports: $71.9 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Chile ($29.1 million), Gabon ($15.7 million), Norway ($15.3 million)
- Trade balance: $97.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($54.3 million), Spain ($37.2 million), Canada ($35.3 million)
- Imports: $71.9 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Chile ($29.1 million), Gabon ($15.7 million), Norway ($15.3 million)
- Trade balance: $97.3 million trade surplus
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#15. Articles of iron or steel
- Exports: $194.8 million (1.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: France ($70.3 million), Canada ($37.7 million), Saudi Arabia ($14.6 million)
- Imports: $406.6 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($110.9 million), China ($88.2 million), Canada ($38.4 million)
- Trade balance: $211.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: France ($70.3 million), Canada ($37.7 million), Saudi Arabia ($14.6 million)
- Imports: $406.6 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($110.9 million), China ($88.2 million), Canada ($38.4 million)
- Trade balance: $211.8 million trade deficit
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#14. Wood pulp etc; recovd (waste & scrap) ppr & pprbd
- Exports: $201.3 million (1.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($86.9 million), India ($58.1 million), Canada ($14.3 million)
- Imports: $51.6 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($34.0 million), Chile ($13.2 million), Germany ($2.1 million)
- Trade balance: $149.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($86.9 million), India ($58.1 million), Canada ($14.3 million)
- Imports: $51.6 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($34.0 million), Chile ($13.2 million), Germany ($2.1 million)
- Trade balance: $149.7 million trade surplus
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#13. Iron and steel
- Exports: $223.6 million (1.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($103.6 million), Canada ($29.3 million), India ($26.8 million)
- Imports: $546.2 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($92.5 million), Korea, South ($71.8 million), Chile ($56.8 million)
- Trade balance: $322.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($103.6 million), Canada ($29.3 million), India ($26.8 million)
- Imports: $546.2 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($92.5 million), Korea, South ($71.8 million), Chile ($56.8 million)
- Trade balance: $322.7 million trade deficit
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#12. Nat etc pearls, prec etc stones, pr met etc; coin
- Exports: $241.5 million (1.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($70.2 million), Mexico ($38.5 million), Germany ($17.8 million)
- Imports: $292.7 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Thailand ($262.9 million), South Africa ($14.1 million), India ($4.3 million)
- Trade balance: $51.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($70.2 million), Mexico ($38.5 million), Germany ($17.8 million)
- Imports: $292.7 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Thailand ($262.9 million), South Africa ($14.1 million), India ($4.3 million)
- Trade balance: $51.2 million trade deficit
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#11. Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
- Exports: $364.9 million (2.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($268.1 million), Japan ($27.2 million), Egypt ($24.1 million)
- Imports: $121.1 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($91.1 million), Turkey ($17.0 million), Brazil ($4.6 million)
- Trade balance: $243.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($268.1 million), Japan ($27.2 million), Egypt ($24.1 million)
- Imports: $121.1 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($91.1 million), Turkey ($17.0 million), Brazil ($4.6 million)
- Trade balance: $243.8 million trade surplus
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#10. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $418.6 million (3.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($139.5 million), Italy ($47.2 million), Netherlands ($45.0 million)
- Imports: $335.5 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($89.6 million), United Kingdom ($68.0 million), China ($55.5 million)
- Trade balance: $83.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($139.5 million), Italy ($47.2 million), Netherlands ($45.0 million)
- Imports: $335.5 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($89.6 million), United Kingdom ($68.0 million), China ($55.5 million)
- Trade balance: $83.1 million trade surplus
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#9. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $434.1 million (3.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($66.0 million), Canada ($59.1 million), Japan ($44.4 million)
- Imports: $501.3 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($152.0 million), Canada ($85.6 million), Netherlands ($39.4 million)
- Trade balance: $67.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: China ($66.0 million), Canada ($59.1 million), Japan ($44.4 million)
- Imports: $501.3 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($152.0 million), Canada ($85.6 million), Netherlands ($39.4 million)
- Trade balance: $67.2 million trade deficit
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#8. Nickel and articles thereof
- Exports: $500.3 million (3.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: France ($465.6 million), Japan ($5.4 million), Sweden ($4.0 million)
- Imports: $378.9 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Norway ($84.2 million), Canada ($72.5 million), Finland ($62.5 million)
- Trade balance: $121.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: France ($465.6 million), Japan ($5.4 million), Sweden ($4.0 million)
- Imports: $378.9 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Norway ($84.2 million), Canada ($72.5 million), Finland ($62.5 million)
- Trade balance: $121.4 million trade surplus
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#7. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $579.1 million (4.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($67.1 million), Netherlands ($53.4 million), Canada ($53.4 million)
- Imports: $789.8 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($198.0 million), Singapore ($138.1 million), Japan ($83.6 million)
- Trade balance: $210.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($67.1 million), Netherlands ($53.4 million), Canada ($53.4 million)
- Imports: $789.8 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($198.0 million), Singapore ($138.1 million), Japan ($83.6 million)
- Trade balance: $210.8 million trade deficit
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#6. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $658.7 million (5.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($152.1 million), Nigeria ($121.4 million), Egypt ($59.3 million)
- Imports: $13.9 billion (1.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($3.7 billion), Germany ($3.3 billion), Japan ($2.9 billion)
- Trade balance: $13.2 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($152.1 million), Nigeria ($121.4 million), Egypt ($59.3 million)
- Imports: $13.9 billion (1.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($3.7 billion), Germany ($3.3 billion), Japan ($2.9 billion)
- Trade balance: $13.2 billion trade deficit
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#5. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $892.6 million (6.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($108.2 million), Belgium ($75.9 million), Japan ($71.3 million)
- Imports: $366.5 million (2.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Lithuania ($104.9 million), United Kingdom ($69.4 million), Canada ($47.8 million)
- Trade balance: $526.0 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($108.2 million), Belgium ($75.9 million), Japan ($71.3 million)
- Imports: $366.5 million (2.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Lithuania ($104.9 million), United Kingdom ($69.4 million), Canada ($47.8 million)
- Trade balance: $526.0 million trade surplus
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#4. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $975.3 million (7.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: France ($121.3 million), United Kingdom ($85.0 million), Canada ($84.2 million)
- Imports: $2.1 billion (2.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($966.6 million), China ($304.3 million), Thailand ($193.5 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: France ($121.3 million), United Kingdom ($85.0 million), Canada ($84.2 million)
- Imports: $2.1 billion (2.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($966.6 million), China ($304.3 million), Thailand ($193.5 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit
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#3. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $1.3 billion (9.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($342.7 million), Morocco ($92.8 million), France ($85.4 million)
- Imports: $2.9 billion (3.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($579.9 million), Germany ($366.5 million), China ($337.9 million)
- Trade balance: $1.7 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($342.7 million), Morocco ($92.8 million), France ($85.4 million)
- Imports: $2.9 billion (3.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($579.9 million), Germany ($366.5 million), China ($337.9 million)
- Trade balance: $1.7 billion trade deficit
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#2. Mineral fuel, oil etc.; bitumin subst; mineral wax
- Exports: $1.8 billion (13.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($658.9 million), Spain ($177.7 million), India ($145.1 million)
- Imports: $305.0 million (5.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($97.5 million), Netherlands ($55.2 million), Greece ($28.8 million)
- Trade balance: $1.5 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($658.9 million), Spain ($177.7 million), India ($145.1 million)
- Imports: $305.0 million (5.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($97.5 million), Netherlands ($55.2 million), Greece ($28.8 million)
- Trade balance: $1.5 billion trade surplus
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#1. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $1.9 billion (14.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: France ($1.0 billion), Morocco ($386.1 million), Saudi Arabia ($87.7 million)
- Imports: $123.5 million (5.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($58.0 million), Canada ($28.7 million), Japan ($8.9 million)
- Trade balance: $1.7 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: France ($1.0 billion), Morocco ($386.1 million), Saudi Arabia ($87.7 million)
- Imports: $123.5 million (5.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($58.0 million), Canada ($28.7 million), Japan ($8.9 million)
- Trade balance: $1.7 billion trade surplus
