Biggest exports from Utah
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February 7, 2021
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Biggest exports from Utah
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 Utah using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2019 from Utah.
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 Utah were in 2019.
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#30. Beverages, spirits and vinegar
- Exports: $52.8 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($12.2 million), Hong Kong ($6.1 million), Taiwan ($5.7 million)
- Imports: $6.3 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($2.6 million), Mexico ($2.5 million), Italy ($818,308)
- Trade balance: $46.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($12.2 million), Hong Kong ($6.1 million), Taiwan ($5.7 million)
- Imports: $6.3 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($2.6 million), Mexico ($2.5 million), Italy ($818,308)
- Trade balance: $46.4 million trade surplus
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#29. Base metals nesoi; cermets; articles thereof
- Exports: $57.0 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($16.8 million), Sweden ($11.7 million), Korea, South ($11.0 million)
- Imports: $26.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($13.9 million), France ($5.3 million), Canada ($2.5 million)
- Trade balance: $30.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($16.8 million), Sweden ($11.7 million), Korea, South ($11.0 million)
- Imports: $26.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($13.9 million), France ($5.3 million), Canada ($2.5 million)
- Trade balance: $30.9 million trade surplus
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#28. Organic chemicals
- Exports: $58.8 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Brazil ($8.3 million), Japan ($7.2 million), Netherlands ($7.2 million)
- Imports: $138.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($58.0 million), China ($31.3 million), Spain ($12.2 million)
- Trade balance: $80.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Brazil ($8.3 million), Japan ($7.2 million), Netherlands ($7.2 million)
- Imports: $138.9 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($58.0 million), China ($31.3 million), Spain ($12.2 million)
- Trade balance: $80.1 million trade deficit
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#27. Aluminum and articles thereof
- Exports: $62.9 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($15.5 million), Mexico ($13.8 million), Malaysia ($9.8 million)
- Imports: $81.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($28.8 million), Canada ($20.4 million), Australia ($9.8 million)
- Trade balance: $18.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($15.5 million), Mexico ($13.8 million), Malaysia ($9.8 million)
- Imports: $81.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($28.8 million), Canada ($20.4 million), Australia ($9.8 million)
- Trade balance: $18.8 million trade deficit
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#26. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
- Exports: $63.1 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($21.9 million), Japan ($19.0 million), United Kingdom ($3.5 million)
- Imports: $34.4 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($12.0 million), India ($9.2 million), China ($6.1 million)
- Trade balance: $28.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($21.9 million), Japan ($19.0 million), United Kingdom ($3.5 million)
- Imports: $34.4 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($12.0 million), India ($9.2 million), China ($6.1 million)
- Trade balance: $28.6 million trade surplus
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#25. Copper and articles thereof
- Exports: $63.6 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($33.4 million), China ($7.2 million), Malaysia ($6.5 million)
- Imports: $4.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($1.2 million), Japan ($1.0 million), Germany ($814,614)
- Trade balance: $59.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($33.4 million), China ($7.2 million), Malaysia ($6.5 million)
- Imports: $4.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($1.2 million), Japan ($1.0 million), Germany ($814,614)
- Trade balance: $59.5 million trade surplus
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#24. Soap etc; waxes, polish etc; candles; dental preps
- Exports: $65.7 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($15.5 million), Taiwan ($8.3 million), Australia ($7.7 million)
- Imports: $20.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Malaysia ($4.7 million), Canada ($4.5 million), Germany ($3.2 million)
- Trade balance: $45.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($15.5 million), Taiwan ($8.3 million), Australia ($7.7 million)
- Imports: $20.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Malaysia ($4.7 million), Canada ($4.5 million), Germany ($3.2 million)
- Trade balance: $45.5 million trade surplus
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#23. Fertilizers
- Exports: $67.8 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($29.6 million), Mexico ($11.1 million), Ecuador ($4.3 million)
- Imports: $10.6 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($10.2 million), United Kingdom ($295,291), China ($113,304)
- Trade balance: $57.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($29.6 million), Mexico ($11.1 million), Ecuador ($4.3 million)
- Imports: $10.6 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($10.2 million), United Kingdom ($295,291), China ($113,304)
- Trade balance: $57.2 million trade surplus
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#22. Furniture; bedding etc; lamps nesoi etc; prefab bd
- Exports: $78.2 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($46.1 million), Mexico ($11.1 million), Korea, South ($4.0 million)
- Imports: $369.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($186.4 million), Vietnam ($64.7 million), Canada ($39.6 million)
- Trade balance: $291.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($46.1 million), Mexico ($11.1 million), Korea, South ($4.0 million)
- Imports: $369.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($186.4 million), Vietnam ($64.7 million), Canada ($39.6 million)
- Trade balance: $291.1 million trade deficit
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#21. Special classification provisions, nesoi
- Exports: $80.4 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Jordan ($41.9 million), Canada ($6.2 million), Turkey ($5.7 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($650.6 million), China ($111.4 million), Sweden ($48.2 million)
- Trade balance: $1.1 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Jordan ($41.9 million), Canada ($6.2 million), Turkey ($5.7 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($650.6 million), China ($111.4 million), Sweden ($48.2 million)
- Trade balance: $1.1 billion trade deficit
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#20. Products of animal origin, nesoi
- Exports: $85.6 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Ecuador ($17.0 million), Vietnam ($12.5 million), Mexico ($11.8 million)
- Imports: $1.8 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($872,163), France ($362,629), Australia ($292,152)
- Trade balance: $83.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Ecuador ($17.0 million), Vietnam ($12.5 million), Mexico ($11.8 million)
- Imports: $1.8 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($872,163), France ($362,629), Australia ($292,152)
- Trade balance: $83.8 million trade surplus
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#19. Articles of iron or steel
- Exports: $87.4 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($50.3 million), Mexico ($10.9 million), Australia ($3.7 million)
- Imports: $206.5 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($101.2 million), Canada ($50.4 million), Sweden ($8.6 million)
- Trade balance: $119.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($50.3 million), Mexico ($10.9 million), Australia ($3.7 million)
- Imports: $206.5 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($101.2 million), Canada ($50.4 million), Sweden ($8.6 million)
- Trade balance: $119.1 million trade deficit
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#18. Toys, games & sport equipment; parts & accessories
- Exports: $110.4 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($23.6 million), Netherlands ($17.5 million), Canada ($16.2 million)
- Imports: $236.0 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($103.5 million), Taiwan ($36.8 million), France ($17.8 million)
- Trade balance: $125.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($23.6 million), Netherlands ($17.5 million), Canada ($16.2 million)
- Imports: $236.0 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($103.5 million), Taiwan ($36.8 million), France ($17.8 million)
- Trade balance: $125.6 million trade deficit
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#17. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $136.4 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Spain ($19.8 million), Austria ($14.5 million), Canada ($13.3 million)
- Imports: $72.0 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($27.2 million), China ($17.9 million), New Zealand ($12.3 million)
- Trade balance: $64.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Spain ($19.8 million), Austria ($14.5 million), Canada ($13.3 million)
- Imports: $72.0 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($27.2 million), China ($17.9 million), New Zealand ($12.3 million)
- Trade balance: $64.4 million trade surplus
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#16. Meat and edible meat offal
- Exports: $136.8 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($39.0 million), Mexico ($37.3 million), Japan ($23.5 million)
- Imports: $11.1 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($10.8 million), Mexico ($295,161)
- Trade balance: $125.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($39.0 million), Mexico ($37.3 million), Japan ($23.5 million)
- Imports: $11.1 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($10.8 million), Mexico ($295,161)
- Trade balance: $125.6 million trade surplus
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#15. Oil seeds etc.; misc grain, seed, fruit, plant etc
- Exports: $148.5 million (0.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($82.1 million), Japan ($41.1 million), Korea, South ($16.2 million)
- Imports: $6.1 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($1.5 million), Paraguay ($1.4 million), Fiji ($848,058)
- Trade balance: $142.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($82.1 million), Japan ($41.1 million), Korea, South ($16.2 million)
- Imports: $6.1 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($1.5 million), Paraguay ($1.4 million), Fiji ($848,058)
- Trade balance: $142.5 million trade surplus
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#14. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $171.6 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: France ($33.7 million), Austria ($23.9 million), Korea, South ($16.1 million)
- Imports: $60.0 million (1.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($15.7 million), Japan ($15.7 million), Germany ($8.9 million)
- Trade balance: $111.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: France ($33.7 million), Austria ($23.9 million), Korea, South ($16.1 million)
- Imports: $60.0 million (1.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($15.7 million), Japan ($15.7 million), Germany ($8.9 million)
- Trade balance: $111.6 million trade surplus
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#13. Explosives; pyrotechnics; matches; pyro alloys etc
- Exports: $178.6 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($67.7 million), Afghanistan ($34.8 million), France ($21.4 million)
- Imports: $12.2 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Austria ($5.9 million), China ($3.3 million), Canada ($866,451)
- Trade balance: $166.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($67.7 million), Afghanistan ($34.8 million), France ($21.4 million)
- Imports: $12.2 million (1.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Austria ($5.9 million), China ($3.3 million), Canada ($866,451)
- Trade balance: $166.3 million trade surplus
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#12. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $214.1 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($55.8 million), United Kingdom ($27.5 million), China ($17.8 million)
- Imports: $373.1 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($129.7 million), Canada ($87.7 million), Mexico ($27.5 million)
- Trade balance: $159.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($55.8 million), United Kingdom ($27.5 million), China ($17.8 million)
- Imports: $373.1 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($129.7 million), Canada ($87.7 million), Mexico ($27.5 million)
- Trade balance: $159.0 million trade deficit
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#11. Ores, slag and ash
- Exports: $223.3 million (1.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($126.1 million), Mexico ($56.7 million), Korea, South ($27.6 million)
- Imports: $43.3 million (1.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($24.4 million), South Africa ($18.6 million), Sweden ($205,710)
- Trade balance: $180.0 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($126.1 million), Mexico ($56.7 million), Korea, South ($27.6 million)
- Imports: $43.3 million (1.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($24.4 million), South Africa ($18.6 million), Sweden ($205,710)
- Trade balance: $180.0 million trade surplus
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#10. Art of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica etc.
- Exports: $231.0 million (1.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($58.5 million), France ($46.9 million), Netherlands ($36.6 million)
- Imports: $48.2 million (1.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($12.1 million), Japan ($7.8 million), France ($4.6 million)
- Trade balance: $182.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($58.5 million), France ($46.9 million), Netherlands ($36.6 million)
- Imports: $48.2 million (1.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($12.1 million), Japan ($7.8 million), France ($4.6 million)
- Trade balance: $182.9 million trade surplus
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#9. Mineral fuel, oil etc.; bitumin subst; mineral wax
- Exports: $243.8 million (1.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($210.7 million), Mexico ($12.5 million), Canada ($11.5 million)
- Imports: $42.4 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($41.3 million), Germany ($945,421), Korea, South ($27,833)
- Trade balance: $201.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($210.7 million), Mexico ($12.5 million), Canada ($11.5 million)
- Imports: $42.4 million (1.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($41.3 million), Germany ($945,421), Korea, South ($27,833)
- Trade balance: $201.4 million trade surplus
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#8. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $514.6 million (3.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($206.1 million), Canada ($194.9 million), Japan ($21.2 million)
- Imports: $1.5 billion (3.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($1.0 billion), Taiwan ($249.3 million), Canada ($80.3 million)
- Trade balance: $977.8 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($206.1 million), Canada ($194.9 million), Japan ($21.2 million)
- Imports: $1.5 billion (3.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($1.0 billion), Taiwan ($249.3 million), Canada ($80.3 million)
- Trade balance: $977.8 million trade deficit
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#7. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $522.1 million (3.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($126.0 million), Canada ($79.3 million), Switzerland ($57.5 million)
- Imports: $380.8 million (3.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($261.8 million), Canada ($46.0 million), France ($36.9 million)
- Trade balance: $141.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Germany ($126.0 million), Canada ($79.3 million), Switzerland ($57.5 million)
- Imports: $380.8 million (3.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($261.8 million), Canada ($46.0 million), France ($36.9 million)
- Trade balance: $141.3 million trade surplus
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#6. Miscellaneous edible preparations
- Exports: $551.4 million (3.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($124.4 million), Canada ($52.6 million), Australia ($48.8 million)
- Imports: $56.1 million (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($17.4 million), China ($17.2 million), France ($11.9 million)
- Trade balance: $495.4 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($124.4 million), Canada ($52.6 million), Australia ($48.8 million)
- Imports: $56.1 million (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($17.4 million), China ($17.2 million), France ($11.9 million)
- Trade balance: $495.4 million trade surplus
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#5. Essential oils etc; perfumery, cosmetic etc preps
- Exports: $555.6 million (3.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($81.8 million), China ($80.1 million), Canada ($74.7 million)
- Imports: $236.1 million (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Bulgaria ($35.6 million), France ($26.0 million), Italy ($19.7 million)
- Trade balance: $319.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($81.8 million), China ($80.1 million), Canada ($74.7 million)
- Imports: $236.1 million (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Bulgaria ($35.6 million), France ($26.0 million), Italy ($19.7 million)
- Trade balance: $319.6 million trade surplus
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#4. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $637.3 million (3.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($139.7 million), Germany ($57.9 million), Australia ($43.0 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (4.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($319.7 million), Canada ($155.3 million), Germany ($82.6 million)
- Trade balance: $432.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($139.7 million), Germany ($57.9 million), Australia ($43.0 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (4.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($319.7 million), Canada ($155.3 million), Germany ($82.6 million)
- Trade balance: $432.2 million trade deficit
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#3. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $941.3 million (5.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($466.4 million), Canada ($102.5 million), Mexico ($101.7 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (6.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($623.6 million), Mexico ($171.2 million), Taiwan ($74.4 million)
- Trade balance: $284.4 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($466.4 million), Canada ($102.5 million), Mexico ($101.7 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (6.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($623.6 million), Mexico ($171.2 million), Taiwan ($74.4 million)
- Trade balance: $284.4 million trade deficit
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#2. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $1.3 billion (7.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($278.7 million), Netherlands ($229.0 million), China ($152.2 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (8.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Singapore ($626.3 million), China ($76.5 million), Germany ($75.1 million)
- Trade balance: $64.0 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($278.7 million), Netherlands ($229.0 million), China ($152.2 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (8.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Singapore ($626.3 million), China ($76.5 million), Germany ($75.1 million)
- Trade balance: $64.0 million trade surplus
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#1. Nat etc pearls, prec etc stones, pr met etc; coin
- Exports: $9.1 billion (52.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($8.5 billion), Switzerland ($320.1 million), Canada ($88.1 million)
- Imports: $4.5 billion (59.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($3.1 billion), Peru ($461.7 million), Nicaragua ($317.2 million)
- Trade balance: $4.6 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($8.5 billion), Switzerland ($320.1 million), Canada ($88.1 million)
- Imports: $4.5 billion (59.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($3.1 billion), Peru ($461.7 million), Nicaragua ($317.2 million)
- Trade balance: $4.6 billion trade surplus
