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Biggest exports from Louisiana
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.
Stacker compiled a list of the biggest exports from Louisiana using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2020 from Louisiana.
The U.S. in 2020 shipped $1.4 trillion in goods internationally, a -13% decline from 2019 but 12% higher since 2010. Keep reading to find out what some of the biggest exports from Louisiana were in 2020.
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#30. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $33.2 million (0.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($15.5 million), Canada ($11.2 million), Korea, South ($2.7 million)
- Imports: $4.8 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: India ($2.1 million), Germany ($1.9 million), China ($394,531)
- Trade balance: $28.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($15.5 million), Canada ($11.2 million), Korea, South ($2.7 million)
- Imports: $4.8 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: India ($2.1 million), Germany ($1.9 million), China ($394,531)
- Trade balance: $28.5 million trade surplus
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#29. Iron and steel
- Exports: $57.7 million (0.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($20.1 million), Mexico ($14.2 million), Canada ($8.0 million)
- Imports: $892.9 million (4.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Korea, South ($142.4 million), Russia ($134.7 million), Mexico ($87.1 million)
- Trade balance: $835.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($20.1 million), Mexico ($14.2 million), Canada ($8.0 million)
- Imports: $892.9 million (4.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Korea, South ($142.4 million), Russia ($134.7 million), Mexico ($87.1 million)
- Trade balance: $835.2 million trade deficit
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#28. Nat etc pearls, prec etc stones, pr met etc; coin
- Exports: $58.3 million (0.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($27.0 million), Canada ($16.3 million), India ($12.0 million)
- Imports: $59.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($16.5 million), India ($15.3 million), China ($8.7 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($27.0 million), Canada ($16.3 million), India ($12.0 million)
- Imports: $59.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($16.5 million), India ($15.3 million), China ($8.7 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 million trade deficit
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#27. Coffee, tea, mate & spices
- Exports: $60.8 million (0.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($49.0 million), Germany ($9.4 million), Mexico ($1.6 million)
- Imports: $777.1 million (3.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($235.2 million), Colombia ($151.2 million), Vietnam ($133.0 million)
- Trade balance: $716.3 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($49.0 million), Germany ($9.4 million), Mexico ($1.6 million)
- Imports: $777.1 million (3.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($235.2 million), Colombia ($151.2 million), Vietnam ($133.0 million)
- Trade balance: $716.3 million trade deficit
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#26. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $62.9 million (0.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Afghanistan ($23.8 million), Mexico ($8.8 million), Nigeria ($5.3 million)
- Imports: $873.6 million (4.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Korea, South ($426.2 million), Mexico ($377.1 million), Canada ($19.5 million)
- Trade balance: $810.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Afghanistan ($23.8 million), Mexico ($8.8 million), Nigeria ($5.3 million)
- Imports: $873.6 million (4.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Korea, South ($426.2 million), Mexico ($377.1 million), Canada ($19.5 million)
- Trade balance: $810.7 million trade deficit
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#25. Soap etc; waxes, polish etc; candles; dental preps
- Exports: $87.9 million (0.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($13.3 million), Canada ($10.3 million), China ($9.1 million)
- Imports: $16.3 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($7.4 million), Israel ($1.8 million), United Kingdom ($1.6 million)
- Trade balance: $71.7 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($13.3 million), Canada ($10.3 million), China ($9.1 million)
- Imports: $16.3 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($7.4 million), Israel ($1.8 million), United Kingdom ($1.6 million)
- Trade balance: $71.7 million trade surplus
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#24. Ores, slag and ash
- Exports: $91.2 million (0.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($25.4 million), Spain ($10.0 million), Japan ($9.4 million)
- Imports: $615.2 million (3.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($175.3 million), South Africa ($106.9 million), Canada ($83.7 million)
- Trade balance: $524.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($25.4 million), Spain ($10.0 million), Japan ($9.4 million)
- Imports: $615.2 million (3.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($175.3 million), South Africa ($106.9 million), Canada ($83.7 million)
- Trade balance: $524.0 million trade deficit
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#23. Raw hides and skins (no furskins) and leather
- Exports: $97.3 million (0.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: France ($51.4 million), Germany ($19.1 million), Singapore ($16.6 million)
- Imports: $519,076 (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($327,188), France ($160,194), Malaysia ($9,541)
- Trade balance: $96.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: France ($51.4 million), Germany ($19.1 million), Singapore ($16.6 million)
- Imports: $519,076 (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($327,188), France ($160,194), Malaysia ($9,541)
- Trade balance: $96.8 million trade surplus
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#22. Miscellaneous edible preparations
- Exports: $114.5 million (0.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($16.3 million), Saudi Arabia ($10.6 million), Canada ($10.0 million)
- Imports: $69.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($49.2 million), Spain ($10.5 million), Canada ($2.2 million)
- Trade balance: $44.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($16.3 million), Saudi Arabia ($10.6 million), Canada ($10.0 million)
- Imports: $69.6 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($49.2 million), Spain ($10.5 million), Canada ($2.2 million)
- Trade balance: $44.9 million trade surplus
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#21. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $119.9 million (0.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($31.5 million), Canada ($17.0 million), Brazil ($6.8 million)
- Imports: $469.4 million (2.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($52.7 million), China ($50.7 million), India ($43.4 million)
- Trade balance: $349.5 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($31.5 million), Canada ($17.0 million), Brazil ($6.8 million)
- Imports: $469.4 million (2.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($52.7 million), China ($50.7 million), India ($43.4 million)
- Trade balance: $349.5 million trade deficit
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#20. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $145.2 million (0.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($37.6 million), Trinidad and Tobago ($19.6 million), Canada ($10.6 million)
- Imports: $209.2 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($46.5 million), China ($29.0 million), Mexico ($22.0 million)
- Trade balance: $64.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($37.6 million), Trinidad and Tobago ($19.6 million), Canada ($10.6 million)
- Imports: $209.2 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($46.5 million), China ($29.0 million), Mexico ($22.0 million)
- Trade balance: $64.0 million trade deficit
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#19. Articles of iron or steel
- Exports: $145.8 million (0.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Trinidad and Tobago ($44.7 million), Mexico ($26.2 million), United Kingdom ($18.3 million)
- Imports: $194.7 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($50.4 million), China ($21.4 million), Canada ($12.5 million)
- Trade balance: $49.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Trinidad and Tobago ($44.7 million), Mexico ($26.2 million), United Kingdom ($18.3 million)
- Imports: $194.7 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Japan ($50.4 million), China ($21.4 million), Canada ($12.5 million)
- Trade balance: $49.0 million trade deficit
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#18. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $157.3 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($85.4 million), Guyana ($13.9 million), Brazil ($13.2 million)
- Imports: $15.4 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($6.4 million), Canada ($2.3 million), Germany ($2.3 million)
- Trade balance: $141.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($85.4 million), Guyana ($13.9 million), Brazil ($13.2 million)
- Imports: $15.4 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($6.4 million), Canada ($2.3 million), Germany ($2.3 million)
- Trade balance: $141.9 million trade surplus
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#17. Fertilizers
- Exports: $170.9 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Chile ($45.2 million), Argentina ($42.8 million), Mexico ($22.6 million)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (7.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Russia ($283.4 million), Morocco ($245.0 million), Saudi Arabia ($172.3 million)
- Trade balance: $1.3 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Chile ($45.2 million), Argentina ($42.8 million), Mexico ($22.6 million)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (7.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Russia ($283.4 million), Morocco ($245.0 million), Saudi Arabia ($172.3 million)
- Trade balance: $1.3 billion trade deficit
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#16. Ships, boats and floating structures
- Exports: $173.4 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Trinidad and Tobago ($37.1 million), Canada ($31.6 million), Bahrain ($30.0 million)
- Imports: $8.5 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($2.8 million), United Kingdom ($2.3 million), Canada ($864,941)
- Trade balance: $164.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Trinidad and Tobago ($37.1 million), Canada ($31.6 million), Bahrain ($30.0 million)
- Imports: $8.5 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($2.8 million), United Kingdom ($2.3 million), Canada ($864,941)
- Trade balance: $164.9 million trade surplus
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#15. Meat and edible meat offal
- Exports: $179.2 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Cuba ($33.1 million), China ($32.1 million), Georgia ($22.2 million)
- Imports: $2.2 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.9 million), Australia ($183,391), Poland ($74,887)
- Trade balance: $176.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Cuba ($33.1 million), China ($32.1 million), Georgia ($22.2 million)
- Imports: $2.2 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.9 million), Australia ($183,391), Poland ($74,887)
- Trade balance: $176.9 million trade surplus
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#14. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
- Exports: $201.3 million (0.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($46.1 million), Canada ($22.6 million), Spain ($17.0 million)
- Imports: $27.1 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($21.1 million), China ($1.4 million), Mexico ($943,813)
- Trade balance: $174.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($46.1 million), Canada ($22.6 million), Spain ($17.0 million)
- Imports: $27.1 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($21.1 million), China ($1.4 million), Mexico ($943,813)
- Trade balance: $174.2 million trade surplus
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#13. Beverages, spirits and vinegar
- Exports: $206.0 million (0.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Nigeria ($38.0 million), Netherlands ($36.2 million), Philippines ($22.0 million)
- Imports: $169.6 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($42.9 million), France ($36.8 million), New Zealand ($24.8 million)
- Trade balance: $36.3 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Nigeria ($38.0 million), Netherlands ($36.2 million), Philippines ($22.0 million)
- Imports: $169.6 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($42.9 million), France ($36.8 million), New Zealand ($24.8 million)
- Trade balance: $36.3 million trade surplus
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#12. Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
- Exports: $285.3 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($260.3 million), Brazil ($8.3 million), Canada ($6.0 million)
- Imports: $191.8 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($61.4 million), Indonesia ($36.0 million), Brazil ($20.9 million)
- Trade balance: $93.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($260.3 million), Brazil ($8.3 million), Canada ($6.0 million)
- Imports: $191.8 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($61.4 million), Indonesia ($36.0 million), Brazil ($20.9 million)
- Trade balance: $93.5 million trade surplus
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#11. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
- Exports: $582.8 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Brazil ($148.6 million), Canada ($95.6 million), Mexico ($43.6 million)
- Imports: $368.7 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Trinidad and Tobago ($57.5 million), Mexico ($57.1 million), China ($50.3 million)
- Trade balance: $214.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Brazil ($148.6 million), Canada ($95.6 million), Mexico ($43.6 million)
- Imports: $368.7 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Trinidad and Tobago ($57.5 million), Mexico ($57.1 million), China ($50.3 million)
- Trade balance: $214.1 million trade surplus
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#10. Rubber and articles thereof
- Exports: $649.3 million (1.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($174.8 million), Singapore ($73.6 million), China ($54.4 million)
- Imports: $291.2 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Indonesia ($140.2 million), Thailand ($66.5 million), China ($14.4 million)
- Trade balance: $358.1 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($174.8 million), Singapore ($73.6 million), China ($54.4 million)
- Imports: $291.2 million (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Indonesia ($140.2 million), Thailand ($66.5 million), China ($14.4 million)
- Trade balance: $358.1 million trade surplus
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#9. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $811.7 million (1.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($128.4 million), Trinidad and Tobago ($102.8 million), Canada ($92.5 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (5.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($180.6 million), Italy ($161.0 million), Germany ($151.5 million)
- Trade balance: $402.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($128.4 million), Trinidad and Tobago ($102.8 million), Canada ($92.5 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (5.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($180.6 million), Italy ($161.0 million), Germany ($151.5 million)
- Trade balance: $402.6 million trade deficit
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#8. Animal or vegetable fats, oils etc. & waxes
- Exports: $976.6 million (1.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($233.2 million), Dominican Republic ($71.1 million), Morocco ($61.3 million)
- Imports: $728.5 million (3.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Malaysia ($271.0 million), Indonesia ($236.7 million), Philippines ($76.5 million)
- Trade balance: $248.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($233.2 million), Dominican Republic ($71.1 million), Morocco ($61.3 million)
- Imports: $728.5 million (3.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Malaysia ($271.0 million), Indonesia ($236.7 million), Philippines ($76.5 million)
- Trade balance: $248.2 million trade surplus
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#7. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $1.3 billion (2.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($291.4 million), Brazil ($179.0 million), Japan ($99.3 million)
- Imports: $300.8 million (1.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Indonesia ($50.3 million), Germany ($47.0 million), France ($36.7 million)
- Trade balance: $1.0 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($291.4 million), Brazil ($179.0 million), Japan ($99.3 million)
- Imports: $300.8 million (1.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Indonesia ($50.3 million), Germany ($47.0 million), France ($36.7 million)
- Trade balance: $1.0 billion trade surplus
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#6. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $2.4 billion (4.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($489.8 million), China ($244.9 million), Mexico ($243.9 million)
- Imports: $373.1 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($95.2 million), Canada ($66.8 million), Belgium ($28.9 million)
- Trade balance: $2.0 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($489.8 million), China ($244.9 million), Mexico ($243.9 million)
- Imports: $373.1 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($95.2 million), Canada ($66.8 million), Belgium ($28.9 million)
- Trade balance: $2.0 billion trade surplus
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#5. Food industry residues & waste; prep animal feed
- Exports: $2.5 billion (4.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Colombia ($557.1 million), Ecuador ($243.8 million), Guatemala ($183.6 million)
- Imports: $28.4 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Turkey ($16.7 million), India ($8.0 million), Chile ($1.8 million)
- Trade balance: $2.4 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Colombia ($557.1 million), Ecuador ($243.8 million), Guatemala ($183.6 million)
- Imports: $28.4 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Turkey ($16.7 million), India ($8.0 million), Chile ($1.8 million)
- Trade balance: $2.4 billion trade surplus
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#4. Organic chemicals
- Exports: $3.3 billion (5.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($517.6 million), Belgium ($455.1 million), Netherlands ($361.9 million)
- Imports: $1.0 billion (5.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Switzerland ($184.7 million), China ($176.0 million), Trinidad and Tobago ($98.6 million)
- Trade balance: $2.3 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($517.6 million), Belgium ($455.1 million), Netherlands ($361.9 million)
- Imports: $1.0 billion (5.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Switzerland ($184.7 million), China ($176.0 million), Trinidad and Tobago ($98.6 million)
- Trade balance: $2.3 billion trade surplus
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#3. Cereals
- Exports: $6.1 billion (10.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($1.1 billion), Colombia ($985.9 million), Japan ($916.8 million)
- Imports: $26.7 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($12.7 million), Sweden ($12.3 million), Mexico ($1.2 million)
- Trade balance: $6.1 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($1.1 billion), Colombia ($985.9 million), Japan ($916.8 million)
- Imports: $26.7 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($12.7 million), Sweden ($12.3 million), Mexico ($1.2 million)
- Trade balance: $6.1 billion trade surplus
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#2. Oil seeds etc.; misc grain, seed, fruit, plant etc
- Exports: $12.6 billion (21.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($6.8 billion), Netherlands ($1.1 billion), Egypt ($827.3 million)
- Imports: $81.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Russia ($37.6 million), Ukraine ($30.8 million), India ($5.3 million)
- Trade balance: $12.5 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($6.8 billion), Netherlands ($1.1 billion), Egypt ($827.3 million)
- Imports: $81.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Russia ($37.6 million), Ukraine ($30.8 million), India ($5.3 million)
- Trade balance: $12.5 billion trade surplus
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#1. Mineral fuel, oil etc.; bitumin subst; mineral wax
- Exports: $24.4 billion (41.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($2.6 billion), China ($2.5 billion), Korea, South ($2.2 billion)
- Imports: $7.6 billion (36.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Russia ($2.0 billion), Canada ($1.4 billion), Mexico ($1.1 billion)
- Trade balance: $16.8 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($2.6 billion), China ($2.5 billion), Korea, South ($2.2 billion)
- Imports: $7.6 billion (36.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Russia ($2.0 billion), Canada ($1.4 billion), Mexico ($1.1 billion)
- Trade balance: $16.8 billion trade surplus
