Export Products You Didn't Know Other Countries Get from the U.S

America is a large country.To nations around the world, it’s a source of essentials that only a country with rich soil, a temperate climate and mighty manufacturers can provide. Read on to learn which of the country's items are most wanted abroad.

  Pet Food to Canada

After American James Spratt created the world’s first dog treat in the 19^th century, the U.S. has been topping the global charts in pet food production. In 2012, Canada’s top three pet food providers were American companies.

  Hay to Japan

California, Washington and Oregon offer the ideal mix of precipitation, warm temperatures and soil quality for hay growth.In central Washington, the Kittitas Valley is known internationally for the quality of it's timothy hay. And Japan has taken notice. About half of U.S. hay shipments is exported to the Asian country. Dairy farmers are the primary users.

  Wheat to Venezuela

Venezuela eats more pasta than most other nations. To make noodles, they need soft wheat flour, but the humid Venezuelan weather doesn’t permit cereal grain growth; it requires a drier, milder climate, which the U.S. has.

  Corn to China

The U.S. takes the gold in corn production, export andtrade. 15% of the corn is shipped overseas. China can’t produce it as cheaply as the US can, but they need it for feed, starch, sweeteners, alcohols and other industrial and cooking products.

    Sunflower Seeds to Spain

Sunflower seeds are an American original. Spanish explorers carried it with them to Europe. North Dakota, with its cool soil and consistent sunshine leads the world in the flower’s production. While the Spanish government encourages sunflower growth, the country’s droughts result in an insufficient supply of the crop. Spaniards use the imported sunflower kernels and seeds as roasted and salted snacks, and as ingredient for bakery specialties.  

    Sun Umbrellas to the Bahamas

Many little islands and a whole lot of sunshine! No wonder this Caribbean country could use some help blocking rays. While China dominates the market on umbrella production, the U.S. also makes plenty. And since the Asian nation is much farther away, the shipping costs to the Bahamas are lower from this side of the world. That’s why more than half of the Bahamas’ sun umbrella imports are American.