Biggest exports from Rhode Island
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February 7, 2021
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Biggest exports from Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2019 from Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island were in 2019.
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#30. Nickel and articles thereof
- Exports: $7.7 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($5.1 million), Canada ($1.1 million), Mexico ($591,330)
- Imports: $41.9 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($30.5 million), Austria ($6.0 million), France ($4.4 million)
- Trade balance: $34.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($5.1 million), Canada ($1.1 million), Mexico ($591,330)
- Imports: $41.9 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($30.5 million), Austria ($6.0 million), France ($4.4 million)
- Trade balance: $34.2 million trade deficit
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#29. Impregnated etc text fabrics; tex art for industry
- Exports: $8.2 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($6.0 million), Canada ($512,338), Vietnam ($349,160)
- Imports: $8.4 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($3.2 million), United Kingdom ($3.0 million), Switzerland ($690,654)
- Trade balance: $217,142 trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($6.0 million), Canada ($512,338), Vietnam ($349,160)
- Imports: $8.4 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($3.2 million), United Kingdom ($3.0 million), Switzerland ($690,654)
- Trade balance: $217,142 trade deficit
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#28. Base metals nesoi; cermets; articles thereof
- Exports: $8.4 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($1.8 million), Germany ($1.4 million), China ($541,329)
- Imports: $11.1 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Kazakhstan ($3.9 million), China ($2.2 million), Canada ($1.6 million)
- Trade balance: $2.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($1.8 million), Germany ($1.4 million), China ($541,329)
- Imports: $11.1 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Kazakhstan ($3.9 million), China ($2.2 million), Canada ($1.6 million)
- Trade balance: $2.7 million trade deficit
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#27. Glass and glassware
- Exports: $9.3 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($3.7 million), Canada ($1.0 million), Austria ($716,455)
- Imports: $49.9 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Austria ($36.5 million), Serbia ($5.1 million), China ($2.6 million)
- Trade balance: $40.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($3.7 million), Canada ($1.0 million), Austria ($716,455)
- Imports: $49.9 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Austria ($36.5 million), Serbia ($5.1 million), China ($2.6 million)
- Trade balance: $40.6 million trade deficit
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#26. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
- Exports: $10.3 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.6 million), United Kingdom ($1.2 million), Mexico ($820,816)
- Imports: $57.7 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($22.6 million), Canada ($19.6 million), Germany ($6.3 million)
- Trade balance: $47.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.6 million), United Kingdom ($1.2 million), Mexico ($820,816)
- Imports: $57.7 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($22.6 million), Canada ($19.6 million), Germany ($6.3 million)
- Trade balance: $47.4 million trade deficit
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#25. Wadding, felt etc; sp yarn; twine, ropes etc.
- Exports: $10.3 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Switzerland ($2.2 million), Dominican Republic ($1.7 million), Canada ($1.4 million)
- Imports: $13.5 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($5.4 million), Mexico ($4.7 million), Bangladesh ($1.5 million)
- Trade balance: $3.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Switzerland ($2.2 million), Dominican Republic ($1.7 million), Canada ($1.4 million)
- Imports: $13.5 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($5.4 million), Mexico ($4.7 million), Bangladesh ($1.5 million)
- Trade balance: $3.2 million trade deficit
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#24. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $11.2 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.0 million), Japan ($2.1 million), India ($2.0 million)
- Imports: $5.2 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($3.5 million), Malaysia ($889,864), France ($618,746)
- Trade balance: $6.0 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.0 million), Japan ($2.1 million), India ($2.0 million)
- Imports: $5.2 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($3.5 million), Malaysia ($889,864), France ($618,746)
- Trade balance: $6.0 million trade surplus
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#23. Tanning & dye ext etc; dye, paint, putty etc; inks
- Exports: $13.0 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.4 million), China ($3.3 million), Thailand ($1.7 million)
- Imports: $9.8 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($2.4 million), Belgium ($1.7 million), Israel ($1.7 million)
- Trade balance: $3.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.4 million), China ($3.3 million), Thailand ($1.7 million)
- Imports: $9.8 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($2.4 million), Belgium ($1.7 million), Israel ($1.7 million)
- Trade balance: $3.3 million trade surplus
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#22. Rubber and articles thereof
- Exports: $13.1 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($7.5 million), Canada ($1.6 million), Belgium ($507,107)
- Imports: $10.7 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.4 million), China ($1.1 million), Korea, South ($1.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($7.5 million), Canada ($1.6 million), Belgium ($507,107)
- Imports: $10.7 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($5.4 million), China ($1.1 million), Korea, South ($1.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.4 million trade surplus
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#21. Ships, boats and floating structures
- Exports: $18.0 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Bahamas ($6.1 million), United Kingdom ($2.0 million), Canada ($1.7 million)
- Imports: $13.5 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($4.7 million), United Kingdom ($2.1 million), Taiwan ($1.9 million)
- Trade balance: $4.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Bahamas ($6.1 million), United Kingdom ($2.0 million), Canada ($1.7 million)
- Imports: $13.5 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($4.7 million), United Kingdom ($2.1 million), Taiwan ($1.9 million)
- Trade balance: $4.5 million trade surplus
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#20. Knitted or crocheted fabrics
- Exports: $19.1 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Guatemala ($6.5 million), Nicaragua ($3.3 million), Dominican Republic ($2.8 million)
- Imports: $397,612 (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($315,691), Canada ($40,485), Korea, South ($33,316)
- Trade balance: $18.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Guatemala ($6.5 million), Nicaragua ($3.3 million), Dominican Republic ($2.8 million)
- Imports: $397,612 (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($315,691), Canada ($40,485), Korea, South ($33,316)
- Trade balance: $18.7 million trade surplus
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#19. Soap etc; waxes, polish etc; candles; dental preps
- Exports: $19.3 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.2 million), Mexico ($2.4 million), Thailand ($2.2 million)
- Imports: $5.9 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.3 million), Korea, South ($1.1 million), China ($931,411)
- Trade balance: $13.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($3.2 million), Mexico ($2.4 million), Thailand ($2.2 million)
- Imports: $5.9 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.3 million), Korea, South ($1.1 million), China ($931,411)
- Trade balance: $13.4 million trade surplus
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#18. Art of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica etc.
- Exports: $23.0 million (0.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($10.4 million), Norway ($4.1 million), United Kingdom ($3.3 million)
- Imports: $33.3 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($10.8 million), France ($6.2 million), China ($4.2 million)
- Trade balance: $10.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($10.4 million), Norway ($4.1 million), United Kingdom ($3.3 million)
- Imports: $33.3 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($10.8 million), France ($6.2 million), China ($4.2 million)
- Trade balance: $10.3 million trade deficit
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#17. Photographic or cinematographic goods
- Exports: $23.5 million (0.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($12.1 million), Singapore ($3.9 million), Korea, South ($3.2 million)
- Imports: $14.6 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($13.0 million), United Kingdom ($712,616), Korea, South ($378,049)
- Trade balance: $8.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($12.1 million), Singapore ($3.9 million), Korea, South ($3.2 million)
- Imports: $14.6 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($13.0 million), United Kingdom ($712,616), Korea, South ($378,049)
- Trade balance: $8.8 million trade surplus
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#16. Articles of iron or steel
- Exports: $23.5 million (0.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($6.3 million), United Kingdom ($4.9 million), Mexico ($4.3 million)
- Imports: $102.2 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($33.3 million), Mexico ($20.5 million), Canada ($14.7 million)
- Trade balance: $78.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($6.3 million), United Kingdom ($4.9 million), Mexico ($4.3 million)
- Imports: $102.2 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($33.3 million), Mexico ($20.5 million), Canada ($14.7 million)
- Trade balance: $78.7 million trade deficit
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#15. Copper and articles thereof
- Exports: $27.0 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($8.9 million), Hong Kong ($3.3 million), Mexico ($2.9 million)
- Imports: $37.1 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($9.7 million), Brazil ($4.4 million), Mexico ($4.2 million)
- Trade balance: $10.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($8.9 million), Hong Kong ($3.3 million), Mexico ($2.9 million)
- Imports: $37.1 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($9.7 million), Brazil ($4.4 million), Mexico ($4.2 million)
- Trade balance: $10.1 million trade deficit
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#14. Organic chemicals
- Exports: $27.8 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Israel ($14.1 million), Ireland ($3.0 million), Taiwan ($2.9 million)
- Imports: $57.4 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($29.8 million), Spain ($6.1 million), China ($4.2 million)
- Trade balance: $29.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Israel ($14.1 million), Ireland ($3.0 million), Taiwan ($2.9 million)
- Imports: $57.4 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($29.8 million), Spain ($6.1 million), China ($4.2 million)
- Trade balance: $29.6 million trade deficit
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#13. Miscellaneous edible preparations
- Exports: $29.1 million (1.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Ethiopia ($6.4 million), Yemen ($3.5 million), Sudan ($2.8 million)
- Imports: $5.2 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: India ($1.4 million), Canada ($1.3 million), Brazil ($1.2 million)
- Trade balance: $23.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Ethiopia ($6.4 million), Yemen ($3.5 million), Sudan ($2.8 million)
- Imports: $5.2 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: India ($1.4 million), Canada ($1.3 million), Brazil ($1.2 million)
- Trade balance: $23.9 million trade surplus
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#12. Fish, crustaceans & aquatic invertebrates
- Exports: $33.1 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($23.6 million), Canada ($2.9 million), Korea, South ($2.0 million)
- Imports: $84.3 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($42.3 million), Mexico ($8.9 million), Iceland ($8.7 million)
- Trade balance: $51.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: China ($23.6 million), Canada ($2.9 million), Korea, South ($2.0 million)
- Imports: $84.3 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($42.3 million), Mexico ($8.9 million), Iceland ($8.7 million)
- Trade balance: $51.1 million trade deficit
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#11. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $36.0 million (1.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($9.0 million), Norway ($6.1 million), Singapore ($3.0 million)
- Imports: $25.9 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($13.4 million), Canada ($5.6 million), Romania ($2.1 million)
- Trade balance: $10.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($9.0 million), Norway ($6.1 million), Singapore ($3.0 million)
- Imports: $25.9 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($13.4 million), Canada ($5.6 million), Romania ($2.1 million)
- Trade balance: $10.1 million trade surplus
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#10. Toys, games & sport equipment; parts & accessories
- Exports: $44.9 million (1.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($19.1 million), Germany ($10.3 million), Belgium ($1.8 million)
- Imports: $123.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($102.1 million), Austria ($5.3 million), Taiwan ($2.9 million)
- Trade balance: $78.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($19.1 million), Germany ($10.3 million), Belgium ($1.8 million)
- Imports: $123.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($102.1 million), Austria ($5.3 million), Taiwan ($2.9 million)
- Trade balance: $78.8 million trade deficit
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#9. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
- Exports: $78.7 million (2.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Singapore ($25.2 million), China ($20.5 million), Korea, South ($10.4 million)
- Imports: $8.0 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($6.3 million), Netherlands ($774,976), China ($494,884)
- Trade balance: $70.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Singapore ($25.2 million), China ($20.5 million), Korea, South ($10.4 million)
- Imports: $8.0 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($6.3 million), Netherlands ($774,976), China ($494,884)
- Trade balance: $70.7 million trade surplus
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#8. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $79.7 million (3.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Nigeria ($24.3 million), Mexico ($13.5 million), Benin ($11.8 million)
- Imports: $7.0 billion (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($2.8 billion), Germany ($2.0 billion), Slovakia ($953.0 million)
- Trade balance: $6.9 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Nigeria ($24.3 million), Mexico ($13.5 million), Benin ($11.8 million)
- Imports: $7.0 billion (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($2.8 billion), Germany ($2.0 billion), Slovakia ($953.0 million)
- Trade balance: $6.9 billion trade deficit
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#7. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $101.6 million (3.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($26.8 million), Mexico ($10.1 million), China ($6.5 million)
- Imports: $949.9 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($362.6 million), Costa Rica ($282.0 million), China ($113.0 million)
- Trade balance: $848.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($26.8 million), Mexico ($10.1 million), China ($6.5 million)
- Imports: $949.9 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($362.6 million), Costa Rica ($282.0 million), China ($113.0 million)
- Trade balance: $848.3 million trade deficit
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#6. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $141.1 million (5.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($41.0 million), Canada ($40.9 million), China ($8.2 million)
- Imports: $117.5 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($36.8 million), Canada ($22.7 million), Korea, South ($13.7 million)
- Trade balance: $23.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($41.0 million), Canada ($40.9 million), China ($8.2 million)
- Imports: $117.5 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($36.8 million), Canada ($22.7 million), Korea, South ($13.7 million)
- Trade balance: $23.5 million trade surplus
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#5. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $161.6 million (6.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($33.2 million), Canada ($28.6 million), United Kingdom ($12.8 million)
- Imports: $217.5 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($93.6 million), Switzerland ($34.8 million), Mexico ($15.6 million)
- Trade balance: $55.9 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($33.2 million), Canada ($28.6 million), United Kingdom ($12.8 million)
- Imports: $217.5 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($93.6 million), Switzerland ($34.8 million), Mexico ($15.6 million)
- Trade balance: $55.9 million trade deficit
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#4. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $205.7 million (7.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Ireland ($99.4 million), Italy ($41.5 million), Japan ($36.1 million)
- Imports: $6.7 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($2.3 million), Israel ($1.6 million), China ($1.3 million)
- Trade balance: $199.0 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Ireland ($99.4 million), Italy ($41.5 million), Japan ($36.1 million)
- Imports: $6.7 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($2.3 million), Israel ($1.6 million), China ($1.3 million)
- Trade balance: $199.0 million trade surplus
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#3. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $206.0 million (7.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($55.1 million), China ($30.3 million), Mexico ($16.6 million)
- Imports: $286.2 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($71.9 million), China ($44.7 million), Mexico ($26.2 million)
- Trade balance: $80.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($55.1 million), China ($30.3 million), Mexico ($16.6 million)
- Imports: $286.2 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($71.9 million), China ($44.7 million), Mexico ($26.2 million)
- Trade balance: $80.2 million trade deficit
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#2. Iron and steel
- Exports: $209.8 million (7.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($107.9 million), Saudi Arabia ($29.1 million), Greece ($21.9 million)
- Imports: $8.7 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($3.7 million), Germany ($2.9 million), United Kingdom ($961,275)
- Trade balance: $201.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($107.9 million), Saudi Arabia ($29.1 million), Greece ($21.9 million)
- Imports: $8.7 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($3.7 million), Germany ($2.9 million), United Kingdom ($961,275)
- Trade balance: $201.1 million trade surplus
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#1. Nat etc pearls, prec etc stones, pr met etc; coin
- Exports: $969.7 million (36.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($321.4 million), Dominican Republic ($219.1 million), Italy ($134.4 million)
- Imports: $327.0 million (8.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($115.4 million), Canada ($59.9 million), Thailand ($42.4 million)
- Trade balance: $642.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($321.4 million), Dominican Republic ($219.1 million), Italy ($134.4 million)
- Imports: $327.0 million (8.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($115.4 million), Canada ($59.9 million), Thailand ($42.4 million)
- Trade balance: $642.7 million trade surplus
