
Countries to which West Virginia exports the most goods
Countries to which West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia.
Keep reading to find out which countries your state's exports are most likely headed to in the near future.

#30. Vietnam
- Largest exports:
--- Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal ($9.1 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($1.8 million)
--- Soaps; waxes, polish, etc.; candles; dental waxes ($897,891)

#29. Israel
- Largest exports:
--- Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof ($4.7 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($3.8 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($2.6 million)

#28. Colombia
- Largest exports:
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($10.9 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($3.6 million)
--- Soaps; waxes, polish, etc.; candles; dental waxes ($1.6 million)

#27. Dominican Republic
- Largest exports:
--- Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags ($12.9 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($5.1 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($1.2 million)

#26. Argentina
- Largest exports:
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($9.7 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($6.6 million)
--- Soaps; waxes, polish, etc.; candles; dental waxes ($2.1 million)

#25. Sweden
- Largest exports:
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($23.8 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($651,873)
--- Nickel and articles thereof ($227,157)

#24. Italy
- Largest exports:
--- Organic chemicals ($6.8 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($6.6 million)
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($4.3 million)
#23. Malaysia
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($13.9 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($4.5 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($2.7 million)

#22. Hong Kong
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($19.1 million)
--- Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags ($2.1 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($1.9 million)

#21. Taiwan
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($19.1 million)
--- Meat and edible meat offal ($2.8 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($2.4 million)

#20. Finland
- Largest exports:
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($30.6 million)
--- Aluminum and articles thereof ($1.3 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($120,606)

#19. Thailand
- Largest exports:
--- Aluminum and articles thereof ($15.5 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($8.9 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($2.8 million)
#18. Australia
- Largest exports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($8.5 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($6.9 million)
--- Tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints, putty, and inks ($6.8 million)

#17. Spain
- Largest exports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($11.3 million)
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($6.8 million)
--- Aluminum and articles thereof ($5.7 million)

#16. Switzerland
- Largest exports:
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($19.2 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($14.6 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($2.8 million)

#15. Poland
- Largest exports:
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($23.1 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($15.7 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($1.7 million)

#14. Singapore
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($16.1 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($11.3 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($10.9 million)

#13. France
- Largest exports:
--- Aluminum and articles thereof ($49.5 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($12.2 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($4.5 million)

#12. United Kingdom
- Largest exports:
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($31.1 million)
--- Nickel and articles thereof ($8.9 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($8.2 million)

#11. United Arab Emirates
- Largest exports:
--- Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof ($50.4 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($31.1 million)
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($6.7 million)
#10. South Korea
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($79.0 million)
--- Aluminum and articles thereof ($26.2 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($8.5 million)

#9. Brazil
- Largest exports:
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($47.9 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($41.5 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($11.2 million)

#8. India
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($55.0 million)
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($53.6 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($12.3 million)

#7. Japan
- Largest exports:
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($66.2 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($64.0 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($9.3 million)

#6. Germany
- Largest exports:
--- Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof ($92.1 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($24.4 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($23.3 million)
#5. Netherlands
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($81.7 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($33.6 million)
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($26.3 million)

#4. Mexico
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($126.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($21.6 million)
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($20.9 million)

#3. Belgium
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($149.0 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($51.1 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($33.9 million)

#2. China
- Largest exports:
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($228.0 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($51.4 million)
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($45.9 million)

#1. Canada
- Largest exports:
--- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes ($100.1 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($87.7 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($83.1 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.