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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.
Keep reading to find out which countries your state's exports are most likely headed to in the near future.
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1 / 30#30. Philippines
- Exports: $8.2 million
- Largest exports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($2.5 million)
--- Fish, crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates ($2.5 million)
--- Soaps; waxes, polish, etc.; candles; dental waxes ($1.2 million)
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2 / 30#29. Democratic Republic of Congo
- Exports: $11.1 million
- Largest exports:
--- Miscellaneous edible preparations ($11.1 million)
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3 / 30#28. Australia
- Exports: $12.7 million
- Largest exports:
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($5.9 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($1.2 million)
--- Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations ($990,415)
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4 / 30#27. Guatemala
- Exports: $13.8 million
- Largest exports:
--- Knitted or crocheted fabrics ($9.6 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($1.6 million)
--- Soaps; waxes, polish, etc.; candles; dental waxes ($800,848)
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5 / 30#26. Israel
- Exports: $15.8 million
- Largest exports:
--- Organic chemicals ($8.5 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($2.6 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($1.3 million)
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6 / 30#25. Vietnam
- Exports: $17.0 million
- Largest exports:
--- Inorganic chemicals; precious and rare earth metals and radioactive compounds ($6.8 million)
--- Fish, crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates ($5.3 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($1.8 million)
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7 / 30#24. Nigeria
- Exports: $17.6 million
- Largest exports:
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($11.3 million)
--- Miscellaneous edible preparations ($5.6 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($486,761)
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8 / 30#23. Spain
- Exports: $18.5 million
- Largest exports:
--- Ships, boats and floating structures ($6.3 million)
--- Fish, crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates ($3.4 million)
--- Miscellaneous edible preparations ($1.3 million)
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9 / 30#22. Thailand
- Exports: $19.0 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($4.7 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($3.6 million)
--- Copper and articles thereof ($2.8 million)
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10 / 30#21. Hong Kong
- Exports: $20.3 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($4.0 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($3.7 million)
--- Tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints, putty, and inks ($3.6 million)
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11 / 30#20. India
- Exports: $22.9 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($6.4 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($3.6 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($2.9 million)
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12 / 30#19. Honduras
- Exports: $25.7 million
- Largest exports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($23.6 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($880,327)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($456,214)
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13 / 30#18. Taiwan
- Exports: $32.3 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($14.0 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($6.0 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($3.1 million)
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14 / 30#17. Malaysia
- Exports: $32.5 million
- Largest exports:
--- Inorganic chemicals; precious and rare earth metals and radioactive compounds ($9.0 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($7.7 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($6.0 million)
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15 / 30#16. South Korea
- Exports: $43.3 million
- Largest exports:
--- Inorganic chemicals; precious and rare earth metals and radioactive compounds ($11.5 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($8.1 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($4.8 million)
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16 / 30#15. Costa Rica
- Exports: $45.1 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($17.1 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($11.8 million)
--- Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof ($4.0 million)
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17 / 30#14. Belgium
- Exports: $50.9 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($26.8 million)
--- Photographic or cinematographic goods ($14.0 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($1.8 million)
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18 / 30#13. United Kingdom
- Exports: $61.4 million
- Largest exports:
--- Articles of iron or steel ($10.5 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($9.2 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($8.5 million)
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19 / 30#12. Singapore
- Exports: $75.5 million
- Largest exports:
--- Inorganic chemicals; precious and rare earth metals and radioactive compounds ($40.4 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($13.6 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($6.5 million)
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20 / 30#11. Netherlands
- Exports: $78.4 million
- Largest exports:
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($28.0 million)
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($13.2 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($11.2 million)
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21 / 30#10. France
- Exports: $81.9 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($52.2 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($11.1 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($5.8 million)
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22 / 30#9. China
- Exports: $124.6 million
- Largest exports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($40.8 million)
--- Fish, crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates ($16.5 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($11.1 million)
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23 / 30#8. Germany
- Exports: $132.6 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($48.9 million)
--- Copper and articles thereof ($14.2 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($12.2 million)
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24 / 30#7. Dominican Republic
- Exports: $172.8 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($105.8 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($61.6 million)
--- Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof ($1.4 million)
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25 / 30#6. Japan
- Exports: $181.6 million
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($76.5 million)
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($67.6 million)
--- Copper and articles thereof ($16.9 million)
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26 / 30#5. Mexico
- Exports: $187.7 million
- Largest exports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($48.1 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($32.2 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($19.2 million)
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27 / 30#4. Turkey
- Exports: $213.4 million
- Largest exports:
--- Iron and steel ($208.2 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($2.1 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($967,280)
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28 / 30#3. Ireland
- Exports: $263.4 million
- Largest exports:
--- Pharmaceutical products ($246.0 million)
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($6.4 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($4.9 million)
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29 / 30#2. Italy
- Exports: $416.4 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($309.3 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($69.5 million)
--- Iron and steel ($9.0 million)
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30 / 30#1. Canada
- Exports: $525.9 million
- Largest exports:
--- Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and metals and articles thereof; immitation jewellery; coins ($219.6 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($64.4 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($63.4 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.
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