
Biggest exports from Minnesota
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 Minnesota using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2020 from Minnesota.
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 Minnesota were in 2020.

#30. Glass and glassware
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($46.8 million), Mexico ($12.7 million), Germany ($8.5 million)
- Imports: $94.9 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($61.9 million), Canada ($8.9 million), Germany ($4.9 million)
- Trade balance: $5.9 million trade surplus
#29. Edible preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans etc
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($44.4 million), Philippines ($24.0 million), Japan ($15.8 million)
- Imports: $3.5 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($2.3 million), Thailand ($486,589), Taiwan ($236,476)
- Trade balance: $102.4 million trade surplus
#28. Miscellaneous articles of base metal
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($52.1 million), Mexico ($42.3 million), Netherlands ($2.5 million)
- Imports: $244.6 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($179.5 million), Mexico ($14.2 million), Canada ($13.8 million)
- Trade balance: $136.9 million trade deficit

#27. Aluminum and articles thereof
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($26.0 million), Korea, South ($14.4 million), Mexico ($11.4 million)
- Imports: $138.2 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($51.4 million), China ($27.5 million), Vietnam ($17.2 million)
- Trade balance: $30.2 million trade deficit

#26. Furniture; bedding etc; lamps nesoi etc; prefab bd
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($54.1 million), Japan ($9.4 million), Mexico ($8.5 million)
- Imports: $1.0 billion (3.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($655.7 million), Vietnam ($77.6 million), Canada ($66.0 million)
- Trade balance: $917.2 million trade deficit

#25. Toys, games & sport equipment; parts & accessories
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($48.1 million), Australia ($10.2 million), United Kingdom ($9.8 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (3.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($784.7 million), Vietnam ($168.6 million), Taiwan ($34.5 million)
- Trade balance: $970.2 million trade deficit

#24. Essential oils etc; perfumery, cosmetic etc preps
--- Countries export most to: Belgium ($21.7 million), Canada ($20.1 million), United Kingdom ($9.9 million)
- Imports: $47.4 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($10.6 million), Korea, South ($9.3 million), France ($6.2 million)
- Trade balance: $72.4 million trade surplus

#23. Prep cereal, flour, starch or milk; bakers wares
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($96.9 million), Mexico ($17.2 million), China ($1.9 million)
- Imports: $41.2 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($34.9 million), Italy ($2.5 million), Thailand ($774,140)
- Trade balance: $82.7 million trade surplus

#22. Beverages, spirits and vinegar
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($130.3 million), Japan ($2.8 million), Costa Rica ($399,108)
- Imports: $212.5 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($63.6 million), France ($30.3 million), Canada ($24.9 million)
- Trade balance: $77.3 million trade deficit
#21. Wood pulp etc; recovd (waste & scrap) ppr & pprbd
--- Countries export most to: Indonesia ($99.4 million), Germany ($11.3 million), China ($8.8 million)
- Imports: $64.8 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($64.7 million), Germany ($66,441)
- Trade balance: $71.6 million trade surplus

#20. Dairy prods; birds eggs; honey; ed animal pr nesoi
--- Countries export most to: China ($49.0 million), Mexico ($34.2 million), Canada ($16.0 million)
- Imports: $30.5 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($8.3 million), Vietnam ($8.2 million), Brazil ($7.5 million)
- Trade balance: $125.0 million trade surplus
#19. Organic chemicals
--- Countries export most to: China ($29.7 million), Japan ($24.8 million), Korea, South ($20.3 million)
- Imports: $251.5 million (0.9% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($102.4 million), Japan ($35.5 million), Indonesia ($22.6 million)
- Trade balance: $89.1 million trade deficit

#18. Oil seeds etc.; misc grain, seed, fruit, plant etc
--- Countries export most to: Japan ($70.5 million), Canada ($29.1 million), China ($17.2 million)
- Imports: $141.7 million (0.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($106.5 million), Chile ($8.4 million), Bulgaria ($7.4 million)
- Trade balance: $30.2 million trade surplus
#17. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($73.1 million), Mexico ($33.4 million), Japan ($12.1 million)
- Imports: $271.6 million (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($101.4 million), China ($83.0 million), Vietnam ($37.4 million)
- Trade balance: $85.9 million trade deficit

#16. Cereals
--- Countries export most to: Italy ($55.5 million), Mexico ($47.7 million), Canada ($32.7 million)
- Imports: $164.9 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($147.7 million), Chile ($5.9 million), Thailand ($3.0 million)
- Trade balance: $39.7 million trade surplus
#15. Albuminoidal subst; modified starch; glue; enzymes
--- Countries export most to: China ($27.6 million), Germany ($26.8 million), Vietnam ($21.4 million)
- Imports: $29.9 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($11.4 million), China ($8.0 million), Canada ($2.2 million)
- Trade balance: $182.0 million trade surplus
#14. Miscellaneous chemical products
--- Countries export most to: China ($39.9 million), Korea, South ($19.9 million), Canada ($19.2 million)
- Imports: $109.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($21.8 million), Korea, South ($19.6 million), Taiwan ($15.2 million)
- Trade balance: $117.6 million trade surplus
#13. Articles of iron or steel
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($149.9 million), Mexico ($60.3 million), Costa Rica ($7.3 million)
- Imports: $500.2 million (1.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($189.9 million), Mexico ($83.2 million), Canada ($60.9 million)
- Trade balance: $210.3 million trade deficit

#12. Art of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica etc.
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($66.0 million), Germany ($53.4 million), China ($37.1 million)
- Imports: $122.1 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Mexico ($48.3 million), Canada ($20.7 million), India ($13.8 million)
- Trade balance: $193.7 million trade surplus

#11. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
--- Countries export most to: France ($65.8 million), Canada ($34.2 million), Korea, South ($31.1 million)
- Imports: $19.2 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($7.2 million), Canada ($4.9 million), Austria ($1.5 million)
- Trade balance: $340.0 million trade surplus
#10. Ores, slag and ash
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($293.7 million), Japan ($127.6 million), Slovakia ($57.0 million)
- Imports: $355,538 (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($352,878), Spain ($2,660)
- Trade balance: $479.2 million trade surplus

#9. Pharmaceutical products
--- Countries export most to: China ($154.7 million), Italy ($48.5 million), United Kingdom ($43.1 million)
- Imports: $174.2 million (0.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($73.2 million), Canada ($36.5 million), Germany ($11.7 million)
- Trade balance: $307.8 million trade surplus

#8. Meat and edible meat offal
--- Countries export most to: China ($171.8 million), Mexico ($76.7 million), Japan ($76.1 million)
- Imports: $25.0 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($17.6 million), Mexico ($5.4 million), Australia ($2.0 million)
- Trade balance: $457.7 million trade surplus
#7. Food industry residues & waste; prep animal feed
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($134.3 million), Canada ($98.4 million), Korea, South ($49.3 million)
- Imports: $38.5 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($19.6 million), Norway ($4.6 million), France ($4.1 million)
- Trade balance: $498.7 million trade surplus

#6. Mineral fuel, oil etc.; bitumin subst; mineral wax
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($1.0 billion), Mexico ($17.3 million), Brazil ($5.5 million)
- Imports: $4.1 billion (14.5% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($4.1 billion), Switzerland ($654,000), Mexico ($336,562)
- Trade balance: $3.0 billion trade deficit

#5. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($594.1 million), Mexico ($268.1 million), Australia ($32.9 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (4.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($354.3 million), China ($343.8 million), Mexico ($216.5 million)
- Trade balance: $28.6 million trade deficit

#4. Plastics and articles thereof
--- Countries export most to: China ($197.5 million), Canada ($155.4 million), Mexico ($143.1 million)
- Imports: $917.5 million (3.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($329.1 million), Canada ($281.9 million), Mexico ($84.6 million)
- Trade balance: $408.7 million trade surplus

#3. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
--- Countries export most to: China ($266.7 million), Mexico ($266.5 million), Canada ($252.0 million)
- Imports: $3.5 billion (12.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($1.3 billion), Mexico ($581.3 million), Taiwan ($453.5 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit

#2. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($651.2 million), China ($318.1 million), Mexico ($317.7 million)
- Imports: $3.3 billion (11.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($846.7 million), Mexico ($535.5 million), Germany ($351.8 million)
- Trade balance: $211.1 million trade deficit
#1. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
--- Countries export most to: China ($611.8 million), Japan ($432.8 million), Korea, South ($408.2 million)
- Imports: $2.8 billion (10.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($655.2 million), Mexico ($620.9 million), Costa Rica ($399.4 million)
- Trade balance: $1.1 billion trade surplus