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Biggest exports from New Jersey
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 New Jersey using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2020 from New Jersey.
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 New Jersey were in 2020.
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#30. Furniture; bedding etc; lamps nesoi etc; prefab bd
- Exports: $180.4 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($89.1 million), Mexico ($22.1 million), Spain ($10.4 million)
- Imports: $2.5 billion (2.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($824.1 million), Vietnam ($315.9 million), Canada ($178.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.3 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($89.1 million), Mexico ($22.1 million), Spain ($10.4 million)
- Imports: $2.5 billion (2.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($824.1 million), Vietnam ($315.9 million), Canada ($178.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.3 billion trade deficit
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#29. Glass and glassware
- Exports: $183.7 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($58.8 million), Mexico ($45.9 million), China ($9.4 million)
- Imports: $414.6 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($88.9 million), Mexico ($56.6 million), India ($36.0 million)
- Trade balance: $230.9 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($58.8 million), Mexico ($45.9 million), China ($9.4 million)
- Imports: $414.6 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($88.9 million), Mexico ($56.6 million), India ($36.0 million)
- Trade balance: $230.9 million trade deficit
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#28. Cereals
- Exports: $187.7 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Yemen ($68.4 million), South Sudan ($20.9 million), Sudan ($17.4 million)
- Imports: $210.0 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: India ($99.3 million), Thailand ($74.6 million), Peru ($8.2 million)
- Trade balance: $22.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Yemen ($68.4 million), South Sudan ($20.9 million), Sudan ($17.4 million)
- Imports: $210.0 million (0.2% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: India ($99.3 million), Thailand ($74.6 million), Peru ($8.2 million)
- Trade balance: $22.2 million trade deficit
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#27. Copper and articles thereof
- Exports: $202.1 million (0.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($132.9 million), China ($14.9 million), Belgium ($9.7 million)
- Imports: $759.3 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($365.0 million), Chile ($259.8 million), Brazil ($31.7 million)
- Trade balance: $557.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($132.9 million), China ($14.9 million), Belgium ($9.7 million)
- Imports: $759.3 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($365.0 million), Chile ($259.8 million), Brazil ($31.7 million)
- Trade balance: $557.2 million trade deficit
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#26. Photographic or cinematographic goods
- Exports: $223.0 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($58.7 million), China ($41.0 million), Germany ($27.6 million)
- Imports: $22.9 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($12.1 million), Japan ($7.2 million), United Kingdom ($3.0 million)
- Trade balance: $200.2 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Taiwan ($58.7 million), China ($41.0 million), Germany ($27.6 million)
- Imports: $22.9 million (0.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Germany ($12.1 million), Japan ($7.2 million), United Kingdom ($3.0 million)
- Trade balance: $200.2 million trade surplus
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#25. Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
- Exports: $239.2 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($73.1 million), France ($23.1 million), Switzerland ($18.8 million)
- Imports: $102.4 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($24.2 million), France ($16.4 million), Luxembourg ($8.5 million)
- Trade balance: $136.8 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($73.1 million), France ($23.1 million), Switzerland ($18.8 million)
- Imports: $102.4 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($24.2 million), France ($16.4 million), Luxembourg ($8.5 million)
- Trade balance: $136.8 million trade surplus
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#24. Edible fruit & nuts; citrus fruit or melon peel
- Exports: $245.6 million (0.6% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($233.0 million), United Kingdom ($4.2 million), Bermuda ($1.7 million)
- Imports: $942.8 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Vietnam ($270.3 million), Chile ($128.8 million), Peru ($84.5 million)
- Trade balance: $697.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($233.0 million), United Kingdom ($4.2 million), Bermuda ($1.7 million)
- Imports: $942.8 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Vietnam ($270.3 million), Chile ($128.8 million), Peru ($84.5 million)
- Trade balance: $697.2 million trade deficit
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#23. Animal or vegetable fats, oils etc. & waxes
- Exports: $257.6 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($67.2 million), Singapore ($43.4 million), Yemen ($37.7 million)
- Imports: $763.6 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($170.7 million), Canada ($119.2 million), Tunisia ($63.3 million)
- Trade balance: $506.0 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($67.2 million), Singapore ($43.4 million), Yemen ($37.7 million)
- Imports: $763.6 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($170.7 million), Canada ($119.2 million), Tunisia ($63.3 million)
- Trade balance: $506.0 million trade deficit
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#22. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
- Exports: $265.6 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($89.6 million), Costa Rica ($37.4 million), India ($26.7 million)
- Imports: $974.8 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($284.2 million), China ($167.2 million), Korea, South ($143.5 million)
- Trade balance: $709.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($89.6 million), Costa Rica ($37.4 million), India ($26.7 million)
- Imports: $974.8 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($284.2 million), China ($167.2 million), Korea, South ($143.5 million)
- Trade balance: $709.2 million trade deficit
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#21. Prep vegetables, fruit, nuts or other plant parts
- Exports: $266.8 million (0.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($222.3 million), United Kingdom ($6.7 million), Mexico ($4.7 million)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (1.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($185.0 million), Canada ($169.3 million), Thailand ($89.1 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($222.3 million), United Kingdom ($6.7 million), Mexico ($4.7 million)
- Imports: $1.4 billion (1.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($185.0 million), Canada ($169.3 million), Thailand ($89.1 million)
- Trade balance: $1.2 billion trade deficit
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#20. Special classification provisions, nesoi
- Exports: $296.0 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($91.0 million), Taiwan ($70.3 million), Ukraine ($28.7 million)
- Imports: $1.7 billion (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($292.9 million), Germany ($168.5 million), United Kingdom ($159.4 million)
- Trade balance: $1.4 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($91.0 million), Taiwan ($70.3 million), Ukraine ($28.7 million)
- Imports: $1.7 billion (1.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($292.9 million), Germany ($168.5 million), United Kingdom ($159.4 million)
- Trade balance: $1.4 billion trade deficit
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#19. Articles of iron or steel
- Exports: $302.7 million (0.8% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($120.3 million), Mexico ($33.9 million), China ($12.3 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($308.9 million), Taiwan ($166.8 million), Canada ($104.8 million)
- Trade balance: $823.1 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($120.3 million), Mexico ($33.9 million), China ($12.3 million)
- Imports: $1.1 billion (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($308.9 million), Taiwan ($166.8 million), Canada ($104.8 million)
- Trade balance: $823.1 million trade deficit
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#18. Miscellaneous edible preparations
- Exports: $366.3 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($95.9 million), Netherlands ($26.1 million), Mexico ($25.5 million)
- Imports: $760.0 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($106.6 million), China ($83.3 million), Canada ($75.1 million)
- Trade balance: $393.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($95.9 million), Netherlands ($26.1 million), Mexico ($25.5 million)
- Imports: $760.0 million (0.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Italy ($106.6 million), China ($83.3 million), Canada ($75.1 million)
- Trade balance: $393.7 million trade deficit
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#17. Printed books, newspapers etc; manuscripts etc
- Exports: $393.4 million (1.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($226.1 million), Canada ($54.7 million), China ($20.1 million)
- Imports: $151.5 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($54.9 million), United Kingdom ($26.8 million), Canada ($22.7 million)
- Trade balance: $241.9 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($226.1 million), Canada ($54.7 million), China ($20.1 million)
- Imports: $151.5 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($54.9 million), United Kingdom ($26.8 million), Canada ($22.7 million)
- Trade balance: $241.9 million trade surplus
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#16. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
- Exports: $430.9 million (1.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: China ($78.7 million), Mexico ($73.3 million), Canada ($41.7 million)
- Imports: $368.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($65.2 million), Germany ($38.8 million), Ireland ($31.1 million)
- Trade balance: $62.5 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: China ($78.7 million), Mexico ($73.3 million), Canada ($41.7 million)
- Imports: $368.4 million (0.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($65.2 million), Germany ($38.8 million), Ireland ($31.1 million)
- Trade balance: $62.5 million trade surplus
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#15. Soap etc; waxes, polish etc; candles; dental preps
- Exports: $451.0 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($158.9 million), Mexico ($68.5 million), Germany ($38.0 million)
- Imports: $459.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($91.7 million), Turkey ($66.0 million), Canada ($42.8 million)
- Trade balance: $8.7 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($158.9 million), Mexico ($68.5 million), Germany ($38.0 million)
- Imports: $459.7 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($91.7 million), Turkey ($66.0 million), Canada ($42.8 million)
- Trade balance: $8.7 million trade deficit
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#14. Tanning & dye ext etc; dye, paint, putty etc; inks
- Exports: $467.3 million (1.2% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($141.8 million), Canada ($102.2 million), Mexico ($59.8 million)
- Imports: $423.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($60.8 million), Germany ($51.6 million), Netherlands ($49.3 million)
- Trade balance: $44.0 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Korea, South ($141.8 million), Canada ($102.2 million), Mexico ($59.8 million)
- Imports: $423.3 million (0.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($60.8 million), Germany ($51.6 million), Netherlands ($49.3 million)
- Trade balance: $44.0 million trade surplus
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#13. Iron and steel
- Exports: $655.0 million (1.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($332.9 million), Mexico ($68.6 million), Egypt ($53.8 million)
- Imports: $924.2 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($152.2 million), Germany ($116.8 million), Netherlands ($113.4 million)
- Trade balance: $269.2 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Turkey ($332.9 million), Mexico ($68.6 million), Egypt ($53.8 million)
- Imports: $924.2 million (0.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Brazil ($152.2 million), Germany ($116.8 million), Netherlands ($113.4 million)
- Trade balance: $269.2 million trade deficit
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#12. Mineral fuel, oil etc.; bitumin subst; mineral wax
- Exports: $772.9 million (2.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($225.6 million), Brazil ($89.4 million), Panama ($87.5 million)
- Imports: $11.2 billion (9.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.6 billion), Russia ($1.1 billion), India ($1.1 billion)
- Trade balance: $10.4 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($225.6 million), Brazil ($89.4 million), Panama ($87.5 million)
- Imports: $11.2 billion (9.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($1.6 billion), Russia ($1.1 billion), India ($1.1 billion)
- Trade balance: $10.4 billion trade deficit
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#11. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- Exports: $897.3 million (2.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($269.1 million), France ($124.8 million), United Kingdom ($51.7 million)
- Imports: $85.7 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($28.9 million), France ($28.1 million), Italy ($10.9 million)
- Trade balance: $811.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($269.1 million), France ($124.8 million), United Kingdom ($51.7 million)
- Imports: $85.7 million (0.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($28.9 million), France ($28.1 million), Italy ($10.9 million)
- Trade balance: $811.6 million trade surplus
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#10. Pharmaceutical products
- Exports: $1.2 billion (3.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($242.8 million), Belgium ($196.2 million), Germany ($182.4 million)
- Imports: $16.9 billion (14.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Switzerland ($5.8 billion), India ($3.2 billion), United Kingdom ($1.4 billion)
- Trade balance: $15.7 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($242.8 million), Belgium ($196.2 million), Germany ($182.4 million)
- Imports: $16.9 billion (14.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Switzerland ($5.8 billion), India ($3.2 billion), United Kingdom ($1.4 billion)
- Trade balance: $15.7 billion trade deficit
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#9. Organic chemicals
- Exports: $1.3 billion (3.3% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($276.9 million), Germany ($259.3 million), Mexico ($211.5 million)
- Imports: $4.4 billion (3.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($846.9 million), Malaysia ($512.7 million), India ($466.1 million)
- Trade balance: $3.1 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($276.9 million), Germany ($259.3 million), Mexico ($211.5 million)
- Imports: $4.4 billion (3.8% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($846.9 million), Malaysia ($512.7 million), India ($466.1 million)
- Trade balance: $3.1 billion trade deficit
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#8. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
- Exports: $1.5 billion (3.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Ukraine ($154.7 million), United Arab Emirates ($146.8 million), Belgium ($114.0 million)
- Imports: $6.5 billion (5.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($1.9 billion), Germany ($843.3 million), Italy ($839.1 million)
- Trade balance: $5.0 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Ukraine ($154.7 million), United Arab Emirates ($146.8 million), Belgium ($114.0 million)
- Imports: $6.5 billion (5.6% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($1.9 billion), Germany ($843.3 million), Italy ($839.1 million)
- Trade balance: $5.0 billion trade deficit
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#7. Plastics and articles thereof
- Exports: $1.6 billion (4.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($628.2 million), Mexico ($336.9 million), Belgium ($82.8 million)
- Imports: $3.1 billion (2.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($932.5 million), Canada ($417.3 million), Germany ($231.5 million)
- Trade balance: $1.6 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($628.2 million), Mexico ($336.9 million), Belgium ($82.8 million)
- Imports: $3.1 billion (2.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($932.5 million), Canada ($417.3 million), Germany ($231.5 million)
- Trade balance: $1.6 billion trade deficit
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#6. Miscellaneous chemical products
- Exports: $1.7 billion (4.4% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($418.8 million), Canada ($324.3 million), Germany ($247.8 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($165.7 million), Sweden ($162.2 million), Germany ($127.6 million)
- Trade balance: $482.6 million trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: Mexico ($418.8 million), Canada ($324.3 million), Germany ($247.8 million)
- Imports: $1.2 billion (1.0% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Canada ($165.7 million), Sweden ($162.2 million), Germany ($127.6 million)
- Trade balance: $482.6 million trade surplus
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#5. Essential oils etc; perfumery, cosmetic etc preps
- Exports: $2.2 billion (5.7% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($383.8 million), Mexico ($298.1 million), China ($202.1 million)
- Imports: $2.4 billion (2.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($962.8 million), Italy ($218.1 million), Canada ($151.5 million)
- Trade balance: $266.6 million trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($383.8 million), Mexico ($298.1 million), China ($202.1 million)
- Imports: $2.4 billion (2.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: France ($962.8 million), Italy ($218.1 million), Canada ($151.5 million)
- Trade balance: $266.6 million trade deficit
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#4. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
- Exports: $2.5 billion (6.5% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($337.0 million), Canada ($260.2 million), China ($233.8 million)
- Imports: $4.9 billion (4.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($695.6 million), China ($539.7 million), Germany ($499.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.5 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Netherlands ($337.0 million), Canada ($260.2 million), China ($233.8 million)
- Imports: $4.9 billion (4.3% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: Ireland ($695.6 million), China ($539.7 million), Germany ($499.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.5 billion trade deficit
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#3. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
- Exports: $3.1 billion (8.1% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Hong Kong ($409.5 million), United Arab Emirates ($299.9 million), Canada ($285.3 million)
- Imports: $7.1 billion (6.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($2.5 billion), Mexico ($894.1 million), Japan ($649.1 million)
- Trade balance: $4.0 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Hong Kong ($409.5 million), United Arab Emirates ($299.9 million), Canada ($285.3 million)
- Imports: $7.1 billion (6.1% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($2.5 billion), Mexico ($894.1 million), Japan ($649.1 million)
- Trade balance: $4.0 billion trade deficit
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#2. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
- Exports: $3.4 billion (8.9% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($571.9 million), Japan ($357.9 million), Mexico ($294.8 million)
- Imports: $7.3 billion (6.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($1.8 billion), Germany ($804.5 million), Korea, South ($687.7 million)
- Trade balance: $3.9 billion trade deficit
--- Countries export most to: Canada ($571.9 million), Japan ($357.9 million), Mexico ($294.8 million)
- Imports: $7.3 billion (6.4% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: China ($1.8 billion), Germany ($804.5 million), Korea, South ($687.7 million)
- Trade balance: $3.9 billion trade deficit
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#1. Nat etc pearls, prec etc stones, pr met etc; coin
- Exports: $9.1 billion (24.0% of exports)
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($1.9 billion), China ($1.9 billion), Italy ($1.3 billion)
- Imports: $6.5 billion (5.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: South Africa ($2.0 billion), Russia ($1.5 billion), Germany ($701.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.6 billion trade surplus
--- Countries export most to: United Kingdom ($1.9 billion), China ($1.9 billion), Italy ($1.3 billion)
- Imports: $6.5 billion (5.7% of imports)
--- Countries import most from: South Africa ($2.0 billion), Russia ($1.5 billion), Germany ($701.0 million)
- Trade balance: $2.6 billion trade surplus
