Biggest exports from Massachusetts
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February 7, 2021
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Biggest exports from Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2019 from Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts were in 2019.
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Jon S // Flickr
#30. Printed books, newspapers etc; manuscripts etc
- Exports: $94.0 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($24.4 million), Germany ($8.0 million), India ($7.7 million)
- Imports: $107.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($33.2 million), Ireland ($23.8 million), Canada ($11.0 million)
- Trade balance: $13.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($24.4 million), Germany ($8.0 million), India ($7.7 million)
- Imports: $107.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($33.2 million), Ireland ($23.8 million), Canada ($11.0 million)
- Trade balance: $13.4 million trade deficit
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#29. Glass and glassware
- Exports: $97.4 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($16.3 million), Canada ($10.9 million), Netherlands ($9.9 million)
- Imports: $88.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($27.7 million), Canada ($11.8 million), Germany ($9.1 million)
- Trade balance: $9.0 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($16.3 million), Canada ($10.9 million), Netherlands ($9.9 million)
- Imports: $88.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($27.7 million), Canada ($11.8 million), Germany ($9.1 million)
- Trade balance: $9.0 million trade surplus
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Mpho Mojapelo // Unsplash
#28. Photographic or cinematographic goods
- Exports: $101.1 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($31.3 million), Belgium ($16.1 million), Taiwan ($9.9 million)
- Imports: $8.5 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($2.9 million), Korea, South ($2.7 million), United Kingdom ($1.8 million)
- Trade balance: $92.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($31.3 million), Belgium ($16.1 million), Taiwan ($9.9 million)
- Imports: $8.5 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($2.9 million), Korea, South ($2.7 million), United Kingdom ($1.8 million)
- Trade balance: $92.6 million trade surplus
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David Monniaux // Wikimedia Commons
#27. Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
- Exports: $102.7 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Arab Emirates ($74.3 million), Canada ($10.4 million), Germany ($3.6 million)
- Imports: $55.3 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($19.5 million), India ($12.4 million), China ($7.0 million)
- Trade balance: $47.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Arab Emirates ($74.3 million), Canada ($10.4 million), Germany ($3.6 million)
- Imports: $55.3 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($19.5 million), India ($12.4 million), China ($7.0 million)
- Trade balance: $47.4 million trade surplus
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PxHERE
#26. Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
- Exports: $103.3 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($23.7 million), Germany ($13.8 million), Italy ($10.4 million)
- Imports: $186.2 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($66.0 million), France ($47.9 million), Italy ($28.9 million)
- Trade balance: $82.9 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($23.7 million), Germany ($13.8 million), Italy ($10.4 million)
- Imports: $186.2 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($66.0 million), France ($47.9 million), Italy ($28.9 million)
- Trade balance: $82.9 million trade deficit
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Meal Makeover Moms // Flickr
#25. Prep vegetables, fruit, nuts or other plant parts
- Exports: $105.1 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($36.0 million), Canada ($20.0 million), Japan ($11.3 million)
- Imports: $142.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($59.5 million), Italy ($13.2 million), Ukraine ($9.9 million)
- Trade balance: $37.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($36.0 million), Canada ($20.0 million), Japan ($11.3 million)
- Imports: $142.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($59.5 million), Italy ($13.2 million), Ukraine ($9.9 million)
- Trade balance: $37.4 million trade deficit
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#24. Copper and articles thereof
- Exports: $108.4 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Hong Kong ($30.0 million), Mexico ($19.2 million), Malaysia ($11.4 million)
- Imports: $93.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($22.3 million), Canada ($18.1 million), France ($11.4 million)
- Trade balance: $14.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Hong Kong ($30.0 million), Mexico ($19.2 million), Malaysia ($11.4 million)
- Imports: $93.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($22.3 million), Canada ($18.1 million), France ($11.4 million)
- Trade balance: $14.8 million trade surplus
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#23. Aluminum and articles thereof
- Exports: $111.8 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($18.7 million), Mexico ($18.7 million), India ($16.3 million)
- Imports: $219.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($117.2 million), China ($20.7 million), Korea, South ($13.2 million)
- Trade balance: $107.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($18.7 million), Mexico ($18.7 million), India ($16.3 million)
- Imports: $219.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($117.2 million), China ($20.7 million), Korea, South ($13.2 million)
- Trade balance: $107.8 million trade deficit
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#22. Wood pulp etc; recovd (waste & scrap) ppr & pprbd
- Exports: $116.7 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($30.1 million), India ($25.6 million), Mexico ($24.4 million)
- Imports: $22.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($22.4 million), Philippines ($95,680), Spain ($57,055)
- Trade balance: $94.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($30.1 million), India ($25.6 million), Mexico ($24.4 million)
- Imports: $22.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($22.4 million), Philippines ($95,680), Spain ($57,055)
- Trade balance: $94.1 million trade surplus
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Jurii // Wikimedia Commons
#21. Base metals nesoi; cermets; articles thereof
- Exports: $121.5 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($31.1 million), China ($30.7 million), Germany ($20.6 million)
- Imports: $85.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($29.9 million), China ($11.4 million), Austria ($10.5 million)
- Trade balance: $36.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($31.1 million), China ($30.7 million), Germany ($20.6 million)
- Imports: $85.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($29.9 million), China ($11.4 million), Austria ($10.5 million)
- Trade balance: $36.2 million trade surplus
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#20. Tanning & dye ext etc; dye, paint, putty etc; inks
- Exports: $122.3 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($46.1 million), China ($12.9 million), Japan ($11.3 million)
- Imports: $57.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($13.5 million), Germany ($10.4 million), Mexico ($7.3 million)
- Trade balance: $64.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($46.1 million), China ($12.9 million), Japan ($11.3 million)
- Imports: $57.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($13.5 million), Germany ($10.4 million), Mexico ($7.3 million)
- Trade balance: $64.7 million trade surplus
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#19. Special classification provisions, nesoi
- Exports: $133.1 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($37.5 million), Canada ($25.4 million), Singapore ($8.5 million)
- Imports: $1.5 billion (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($293.5 million), Canada ($285.4 million), Japan ($147.1 million)
- Trade balance: $1.4 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($37.5 million), Canada ($25.4 million), Singapore ($8.5 million)
- Imports: $1.5 billion (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($293.5 million), Canada ($285.4 million), Japan ($147.1 million)
- Trade balance: $1.4 billion trade deficit
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John Bearden // Flickr
#18. Toys, games & sport equipment; parts & accessories
- Exports: $140.7 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($35.4 million), United Kingdom ($26.6 million), Japan ($25.6 million)
- Imports: $363.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($223.2 million), Thailand ($50.0 million), Taiwan ($36.4 million)
- Trade balance: $222.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($35.4 million), United Kingdom ($26.6 million), Japan ($25.6 million)
- Imports: $363.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($223.2 million), Thailand ($50.0 million), Taiwan ($36.4 million)
- Trade balance: $222.6 million trade deficit
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#17. Art of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica etc.
- Exports: $146.3 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($27.7 million), Germany ($25.4 million), Mexico ($17.3 million)
- Imports: $245.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($75.1 million), Mexico ($55.1 million), China ($21.0 million)
- Trade balance: $98.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($27.7 million), Germany ($25.4 million), Mexico ($17.3 million)
- Imports: $245.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($75.1 million), Mexico ($55.1 million), China ($21.0 million)
- Trade balance: $98.8 million trade deficit
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W. Oelen // Wikimedia Commons
#16. Organic chemicals
- Exports: $146.4 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($21.8 million), Spain ($14.2 million), Ireland ($13.9 million)
- Imports: $436.5 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($206.5 million), Germany ($36.9 million), Canada ($26.8 million)
- Trade balance: $290.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($21.8 million), Spain ($14.2 million), Ireland ($13.9 million)
- Imports: $436.5 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($206.5 million), Germany ($36.9 million), Canada ($26.8 million)
- Trade balance: $290.1 million trade deficit
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Bronzaclose // Wikimedia Commons
#15. Articles of iron or steel
- Exports: $162.7 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($42.5 million), Mexico ($37.8 million), Japan ($12.3 million)
- Imports: $412.2 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($178.1 million), China ($81.4 million), Taiwan ($33.2 million)
- Trade balance: $249.5 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($42.5 million), Mexico ($37.8 million), Japan ($12.3 million)
- Imports: $412.2 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($178.1 million), China ($81.4 million), Taiwan ($33.2 million)
- Trade balance: $249.5 million trade deficit
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Fotohunter // Shutterstock
#14. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
- Exports: $163.5 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($30.1 million), China ($16.9 million), Japan ($15.8 million)
- Imports: $204.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($42.5 million), Belgium ($36.0 million), Germany ($33.3 million)
- Trade balance: $41.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($30.1 million), China ($16.9 million), Japan ($15.8 million)
- Imports: $204.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($42.5 million), Belgium ($36.0 million), Germany ($33.3 million)
- Trade balance: $41.4 million trade deficit
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Rauenstein // Wikimedia Commons
#13. Albuminoidal subst; modified starch; glue; enzymes
- Exports: $175.2 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($44.7 million), China ($22.6 million), United Kingdom ($20.3 million)
- Imports: $86.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Denmark ($30.4 million), United Kingdom ($16.1 million), South Africa ($10.4 million)
- Trade balance: $88.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($44.7 million), China ($22.6 million), United Kingdom ($20.3 million)
- Imports: $86.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Denmark ($30.4 million), United Kingdom ($16.1 million), South Africa ($10.4 million)
- Trade balance: $88.9 million trade surplus
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#12. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $177.9 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($44.4 million), Nigeria ($30.4 million), Austria ($23.0 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($774.7 million), China ($115.1 million), Canada ($69.7 million)
- Trade balance: $880.5 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($44.4 million), Nigeria ($30.4 million), Austria ($23.0 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($774.7 million), China ($115.1 million), Canada ($69.7 million)
- Trade balance: $880.5 million trade deficit
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Alchemist-hp // Wikimedia Commons
#11. Iron and steel
- Exports: $318.5 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($116.2 million), Peru ($42.9 million), Germany ($31.5 million)
- Imports: $68.8 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($20.9 million), Japan ($9.9 million), Germany ($8.4 million)
- Trade balance: $249.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($116.2 million), Peru ($42.9 million), Germany ($31.5 million)
- Imports: $68.8 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($20.9 million), Japan ($9.9 million), Germany ($8.4 million)
- Trade balance: $249.7 million trade surplus
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NatalieMaynor // Flickr
#10. Fish, crustaceans & aquatic invertebrates
- Exports: $328.0 million (1.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($104.6 million), France ($29.5 million), China ($25.3 million)
- Imports: $2.3 billion (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.4 billion), Norway ($196.5 million), China ($170.7 million)
- Trade balance: $1.9 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($104.6 million), France ($29.5 million), China ($25.3 million)
- Imports: $2.3 billion (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.4 billion), Norway ($196.5 million), China ($170.7 million)
- Trade balance: $1.9 billion trade deficit
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#9. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
- Exports: $339.8 million (1.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($133.7 million), Mexico ($54.3 million), China ($29.4 million)
- Imports: $597.2 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($327.1 million), Mexico ($61.9 million), Germany ($48.2 million)
- Trade balance: $257.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($133.7 million), Mexico ($54.3 million), China ($29.4 million)
- Imports: $597.2 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($327.1 million), Mexico ($61.9 million), Germany ($48.2 million)
- Trade balance: $257.4 million trade deficit
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#8. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $598.7 million (2.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($269.6 million), Sweden ($69.4 million), United Kingdom ($31.8 million)
- Imports: $206.7 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($148.9 million), Canada ($38.2 million), Italy ($4.8 million)
- Trade balance: $392.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($269.6 million), Sweden ($69.4 million), United Kingdom ($31.8 million)
- Imports: $206.7 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($148.9 million), Canada ($38.2 million), Italy ($4.8 million)
- Trade balance: $392.1 million trade surplus
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Charles O'Rear // Wikimedia Commons
#7. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $666.1 million (2.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Italy ($105.9 million), China ($56.9 million), Canada ($49.3 million)
- Imports: $383.3 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Finland ($55.5 million), Spain ($54.2 million), Germany ($39.8 million)
- Trade balance: $282.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Italy ($105.9 million), China ($56.9 million), Canada ($49.3 million)
- Imports: $383.3 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Finland ($55.5 million), Spain ($54.2 million), Germany ($39.8 million)
- Trade balance: $282.8 million trade surplus
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#6. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $1.2 billion (4.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($239.3 million), Mexico ($203.8 million), China ($133.9 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (3.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($277.3 million), China ($154.0 million), Israel ($82.0 million)
- Trade balance: $113.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($239.3 million), Mexico ($203.8 million), China ($133.9 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (3.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($277.3 million), China ($154.0 million), Israel ($82.0 million)
- Trade balance: $113.1 million trade surplus
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#5. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $1.3 billion (5.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Ireland ($274.6 million), Germany ($221.9 million), Japan ($137.1 million)
- Imports: $2.6 billion (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($1.1 billion), Japan ($958.8 million), Norway ($181.9 million)
- Trade balance: $1.3 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Ireland ($274.6 million), Germany ($221.9 million), Japan ($137.1 million)
- Imports: $2.6 billion (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($1.1 billion), Japan ($958.8 million), Norway ($181.9 million)
- Trade balance: $1.3 billion trade deficit
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milatiger // Shutterstock
#4. Nat etc pearls, prec etc stones, pr met etc; coin
- Exports: $3.1 billion (11.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($1.8 billion), Switzerland ($648.1 million), Canada ($229.6 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (8.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($729.4 million), Mexico ($170.3 million), Colombia ($82.5 million)
- Trade balance: $1.9 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($1.8 billion), Switzerland ($648.1 million), Canada ($229.6 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (8.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($729.4 million), Mexico ($170.3 million), Colombia ($82.5 million)
- Trade balance: $1.9 billion trade surplus
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#3. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $3.9 billion (15.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($819.2 million), United Arab Emirates ($297.4 million), China ($280.9 million)
- Imports: $4.4 billion (10.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($1.6 billion), China ($845.1 million), Japan ($269.4 million)
- Trade balance: $433.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($819.2 million), United Arab Emirates ($297.4 million), China ($280.9 million)
- Imports: $4.4 billion (10.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($1.6 billion), China ($845.1 million), Japan ($269.4 million)
- Trade balance: $433.7 million trade deficit
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#2. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $4.6 billion (17.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($637.6 million), Canada ($462.4 million), Korea, South ($451.0 million)
- Imports: $3.4 billion (12.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($463.9 million), Canada ($364.3 million), Germany ($350.0 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($637.6 million), Canada ($462.4 million), Korea, South ($451.0 million)
- Imports: $3.4 billion (12.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($463.9 million), Canada ($364.3 million), Germany ($350.0 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade surplus
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Jason7825 // Wikimedia Commons
#1. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $6.2 billion (23.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($810.7 million), China ($803.4 million), Germany ($633.8 million)
- Imports: $5.7 billion (17.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($1.6 billion), Germany ($730.5 million), Mexico ($627.7 million)
- Trade balance: $534.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($810.7 million), China ($803.4 million), Germany ($633.8 million)
- Imports: $5.7 billion (17.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($1.6 billion), Germany ($730.5 million), Mexico ($627.7 million)
- Trade balance: $534.5 million trade surplus
