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What does the US import and export the most?

Writer Robert Bradley

The United States’ top exports are as follows: Machinery (including computers and hardware) – $213.1 billion. Minerals, fuels, and oil – $189.9 billion. Electrical machinery and equipment – $176.1 billion.

Who does the US import the most from?

Year-to-Date Imports

RankCountryPercent of Total Imports
Total, All Countries100.0%
Total, Top 15 Countries78.8%
1China17.2%
2Mexico13.9%

What does the US rank in exports?

List by World Bank

RankCountryYear
World2019
1China2019
2United States2019
3Germany2019

What is USA’s biggest export?

These are the top US exports

  • Top U.S. goods exports.
  • Food, beverage and feed: $133 billion.
  • Crude oil, fuel and other petroleum products: $109 billion.
  • Civilian aircraft and aircraft engines: $99 billion.
  • Auto parts, engines and car tires: $86 billion.
  • Industrial machines: $57 billion.
  • Passenger cars: $53 billion.

Who exports the most in the world?

China
Leading export countries worldwide in 2020 (in billion U.S. dollars)

CharacteristicValue in billion U.S. dollars
China2,591.12
United States1,431.64
Germany1,380
Netherlands674.48

Which international state does the United States do the most trade with?

Exports

National rankState/territoryLargest market
United StatesCanada
1TexasMexico
2CaliforniaMexico
3New YorkCanada

How much does the United States export and import?

In 2019, the nation’s international related-party trade accounted for 43.2 percent ($1,790.0 billion) of total goods trade ($4,145.0 billion). Related-party total goods trade is based on imports for consumption and total exports. (September 3, 2020)

What kind of goods does the United States import?

U.S. Imports . According to the 2019 data, more than 80% of U.S. imports are goods ($2.5 trillion).   Capital goods ($678 billion) contributed 27% of all goods imported.

Which is the largest component of exports and imports?

Capital goods comprise the largest portions of both U.S. exports and imports. The United States exports more services than it imports. Based on 2019 data, goods contribute 66%, or $1.7 trillion, to U.S. exports. 2  One-third of exported goods are capital goods ($547 billion). The largest sub-category is commercial aircraft ($132 billion).

What kind of trade statistics are there in the US?

Related-party total goods trade is based on consumption imports and total exports. (September 4, 2019) The Census Bureau has created a data visualization tool that will help users find detailed international trade in goods statistics for specific commodity codes, countries of destination, and modes of transportation.