The Biggest Export from Each of the 50 States

It is considered that the world's finest lobster comes from Maine. Texas, in its turn is famous for oil. Bud did you know that New York's biggest export is diamonds? You might be surprised by some of the 50 states's biggest exports.

Below you will find a list of the state's leading exports. By some states we have highlighted an export that a state is famous for, but is not its number one export.

Alabama
Automobile parts

Alaska
Zinc
Fish is Alaska’s third biggest export

Arizona
Airplane parts

Arkansas
Airplane parts

California
Airplane parts

Almonds is California’s fifth biggest export

Colorado
Beef

Connecticut
Airplane parts

Delaware
Medicines

District of Columbia
Radar apparatus

Florida
Gold

Georgia
Airplane parts

Chicken is Georgia’s fifth biggest export

Hawaii
Airplane parts
Papayas came in 15th

Idaho
Memory chips

Potatoes came in 19th

Illinois
Petroleum

Indiana
Medicines

Iowa
Tractors

Kansas
Airplane parts

Kentucky
Airplane parts

Louisiana
Petroleum

Maine
Lobsters

Maryland
Transportation equipment

Massachusetts
Gold

Michigan
Transportation equipment

Minnesota
Medical equipment

Mississippi
Petroleum

Missouri
Transportation equipment

Montana
Coal

Nebraska
Combine harvesters

Nevada
Gold

New Mexico
Electronic processors

New York
Diamonds

North Carolina
Airplane parts

North Dakota
Crude oil

Ohio
Airplane parts

Oklahoma
Airplane parts

Oregon
Electronic processors

Pennsylvania
Coal

Rhode Island
Precious metal scraps

South Carolina
Automobile equipment

South Dakota
Soybean meal

Tennessee
Medical equipment

Texas
Petroleum

Utah
Gold

Vermont
Electronic processors

Virginia
Memory chips

Washington
Airplane parts

Apples is Washington's seventh export

West Virginia
Coal

Wisconsin
Derrick equipment

Wyoming
The chemical disodium carbonate

Top 5 Countries for Small Business Exports

 When you sell your products only within the U.S. borders, you deny 96 % of the globe's population a chance to get a hold of these products. One of the best business options to conquer new markets and to increase your revenues is expanding your business outside the 50 states. The top countries best suited for small business exports will help you create new jobs in your country and maintain a competitive edge.

Canada

Canada is the largest export market of the US, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The country accounts for almost 20 % of the U.S. exported products.

Canada's close proximity and the significant amount of market access projects create excellent options for expanding your business overseas. Popular markets are those in the automotive, safety industry, aerospace, and renewable energy.

China

China is the 2nd largest trading partner of the USA.With 124 countries considering China their largest trading partner, the Asian country’s influence is on the rise. As to the US.-China trading relations, US exports to China have grown faster than exports to any other major US trading partner. From 2004 to 2013, American exports to the Asian country increased 255 %. Some of the hot exports include consumer goods, education and tourist-related services.

UK

Although small in territory, the U.K. is characterized by a great purchasing power. The country is the 3rd largest economy in the EU and the 6th largest economy in the world. Some of the best sectors to sell are safety equipment, health-care items, electronics or items used in automotive industries.

Mexico

It should be noted that exports in Mexico have increased almost 300% since NAFTA was established. The Trade Agreement has helped the country to become the U.S.'s 2nd largest export market.

Popular sectors to sell are those in t energy, security, transportation, construction, tourist and auto parts industries.

Australia

The Australia-U.S. Free Trade Agreement did away with problematic tariffs, opening new opportunities for American companies. Australia has had over 20 years of uninterrupted annual growth, has the world’s 12th largest economy and is the U.S.’s 3rd largest trading partner. There are good prospects for exporters of precious stones, chemical products, pharmaceuticals, chemical products and medical instruments.

Coconut, the “Tree of Life”. Philippines’ Major Export Product!

Did you know that coconut is considered "tree of life"? Coconuts represent a versatile super food that provides amazing health benefits, nutrition and medicinical properties. Inother words every part of the fruit is useful.The leading coconut producer and exporter nations are the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.

Philippine being a tropical country is abundant of coconut trees. The coconut industry plays a very important role in the Philippine agriculture. It is considered a major dollar earner in the country that provides livelihood to 1/3 of the country's population, and earns more than US$510m annually. Based on the country's Coconut Authority of the Department of Agriculture:

• Of the 12 million hectare of farmlands, 3.1 million hectare is devoted to coconut industry
• 68 out of 79 provinces are coconut areas
• there are 3.5 million coconut farmers in the country
• 25 million Filipinos are directly or indirectly dependent on the industry
• 59% share in world coconut exports

The coconut palm provides a considerable export income as food and drink for domestic consumption and as fuel and shelter. Of the exported coconut products the dried kernel (copra) is a major source of vegetable oil. Dried kernel is widely used in the bakery and confectionery trades.

Philippines targets improving coconut production nationwide

Philippines' government bolstered its bid on improving nationwide production of coconut. This reform will ensure supply of this export product as a top dollar-earner.

Aside from pursuing its regular planting, salt fertilization and replanting activities in coconut-producing areas for worldwide export, Philippine Coconut Authority also decided to undertake special fertilization intervention in 3 Central Philippine regions.  

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