
Countries to which North Carolina exports the most goods
Countries to which North Carolina exports the most goods
Although imports are undoubtedly a major part of the United States economy, the reverse is also true. In fact, according to the United States Trade Office, the U.S. is the second-largest exporter of goods in the world, second to China. The country's trade relationships with the rest of the world are widespread, reaching over 200 countries and territories.
Service exports, such as tourism and software development, are particularly important for the United States' export output. In 2022, for instance, the U.S. exported $926 billion in service exports, a 16.4% increase from 2021. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, other major U.S. exports include aircraft parts and petroleum gas.
Certain states' export rates vary significantly from others, depending on the predominant industries in each area. For example, in July 2025, Texas exported the most goods ($37.5 billion), followed by California ($15.9 billion) and New York ($7.6 billion).
Nationwide economic decisions can also substantially affect overall exports. If a country imposes tariffs—taxes on goods imported from a specific country—impacted countries might introduce retaliatory tariffs as a result.
When tracking U.S. economic activity, you might find yourself wondering: Which countries does my state export the most goods to? And what industries influence what gets exported?
To help answer that question, Stacker compiled a list of countries that North Carolina exports the most goods to using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by the total value of exports in 2024 with North Carolina.
Keep reading to find out which countries your state's exports are most likely headed to in the near future.

#30. Indonesia
- Largest exports:
--- Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; waste and scrap of paper or paperboard ($50.9 million)
--- Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles for industrial use ($36.1 million)
--- Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes ($34.8 million)

#29. Hong Kong
- Largest exports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($117.0 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($22.1 million)
--- Meat and edible meat offal ($20.7 million)

#28. Vietnam
- Largest exports:
--- Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal ($61.6 million)
--- Meat and edible meat offal ($32.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($27.2 million)

#27. Thailand
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($130.9 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($21.2 million)
--- Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; waste and scrap of paper or paperboard ($20.7 million)
#26. Malaysia
- Largest exports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($167.8 million)
--- Aluminum and articles thereof ($30.1 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($21.0 million)

#25. Dominican Republic
- Largest exports:
--- Cotton, including yarn and woven fabric thereof ($163.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($37.1 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($35.8 million)

#24. United Arab Emirates
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($191.1 million)
--- Furniture, bedding, mattresses, luminaries, light fixtures, prefabricated buildings ($37.3 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($29.8 million)

#23. Taiwan
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($61.1 million)
--- Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations ($59.5 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($57.8 million)

#22. Italy
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($128.4 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($106.7 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($70.6 million)

#21. India
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($98.2 million)
--- Inorganic chemicals; precious and rare earth metals and radioactive compounds ($74.0 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($68.6 million)

#20. Brazil
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($230.8 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($82.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($32.5 million)

#19. Singapore
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($259.7 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($78.4 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($63.0 million)

#18. Austria
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($546.6 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($44.7 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($19.3 million)

#17. Belgium
- Largest exports:
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($132.8 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($123.7 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($80.9 million)

#16. Sweden
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($629.0 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($18.5 million)
--- Inorganic chemicals; precious and rare earth metals and radioactive compounds ($9.2 million)
#15. South Korea
- Largest exports:
--- Meat and edible meat offal ($187.4 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($129.7 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($51.4 million)

#14. Ireland
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($616.0 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($35.5 million)
--- Rubber and articles thereof ($14.5 million)
#13. Australia
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($232.0 million)
--- Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof ($128.5 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($79.3 million)

#12. Saudi Arabia
- Largest exports:
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($208.4 million)
--- Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof ($163.0 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($99.3 million)

#11. Denmark
- Largest exports:
--- Organic chemicals ($606.1 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($75.2 million)
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($33.4 million)

#10. Honduras
- Largest exports:
--- Cotton, including yarn and woven fabric thereof ($379.5 million)
--- Manmade staple fibers, including yarns and woven fabrics ($259.3 million)
--- Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof ($53.1 million)
#9. Netherlands
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($493.4 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($116.9 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($56.1 million)

#8. Germany
- Largest exports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($177.3 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($151.1 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($87.7 million)

#7. Spain
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($907.7 million)
--- Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; waste and scrap of paper or paperboard ($52.1 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($30.7 million)

#6. United Kingdom
- Largest exports:
--- Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal ($203.9 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($148.4 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($146.3 million)

#5. Japan
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($266.0 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($127.1 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($109.4 million)

#4. France
- Largest exports:
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($924.0 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($517.1 million)
--- Nickel and articles thereof ($100.4 million)

#3. China
- Largest exports:
--- Salt; sulfur; earth and stone; lime and cement plaster ($396.6 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($333.9 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($235.4 million)

#2. Mexico
- Largest exports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($589.1 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($462.9 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($427.3 million)

#1. Canada
- Largest exports:
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($575.0 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($570.8 million)
--- Copper and articles thereof ($408.2 million)
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Abby Monteil, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.