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Population as of 2020: 331 million 3 of 193
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Region: North America
Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $29.2 trillion 1st of 193
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Top Exports
Here are the **top 20 exports of the United States in 2024 (by value)**. Total U.S. exports were roughly **$2.1 trillion in goods**, with a highly diversified structure across energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. | Rank | Export Category | Notes | | ---- | ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Machinery (including computers)** | Largest category; includes industrial machinery and IT equipment. | | 2 | **Electrical machinery & electronics** | Semiconductors, telecom equipment. | | 3 | **Mineral fuels (oil, refined products, LNG)** | One of the fastest-growing export sectors. | | 4 | **Vehicles (cars, trucks, parts)** | Major manufacturing export. | | 5 | **Aircraft & spacecraft** | High-value aerospace exports. | | 6 | **Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals** | Includes instruments and biotech products. | | 7 | **Plastics & plastic articles** | Derived from petrochemicals. | | 8 | **Optical & precision instruments** | Scientific and medical devices. | | 9 | **Organic chemicals** | Large chemical industry output. | | 10 | **Agricultural products** | Soybeans, corn, meat, etc. | Key individual export products (by value) | Rank | Product | Estimated Value (USD) | | ---- | ----------------------------------------- | --------------------- | | 11 | **Refined petroleum products** | ~$120–140 billion | | 12 | **Crude petroleum** | ~$110–130 billion | | 13 | **Petroleum gas (LNG)** | ~$80–100 billion | | 14 | **Civilian aircraft (e.g., Boeing jets)** | ~$70–90 billion | | 15 | **Passenger vehicles** | ~$60–70 billion | | 16 | **Automobile parts** | ~$60 billion | | 17 | **Semiconductors & integrated circuits** | ~$50–60 billion | | 18 | **Pharmaceuticals (packaged medicines)** | ~$50–60 billion | | 19 | **Soybeans** | ~$30–40 billion | | 20 | **Corn (maize)** | ~$20–30 billion | Key Takeaways * **Highly diversified economy:** U.S. exports span **energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and high-tech goods**. * **Energy powerhouse:** The U.S. is now one of the world’s largest exporters of **oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG)**. * **Advanced manufacturing leader:** Aerospace, vehicles, and semiconductors are major contributors. * **Agricultural strength:** The U.S. is a top global exporter of **soybeans, corn, and meat products**. Top Importers of U.S. Exports | Rank | Country | Notes | | ---- | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Canada** | Largest trading partner; autos, energy, machinery, and consumer goods. | | 2 | **Mexico** | Strong supply-chain integration (USMCA); vehicles, parts, electronics. | | 3 | **China** | Major buyer of soybeans, aircraft, and energy products. | | 4 | **Japan** | Imports vehicles, machinery, and agricultural goods. | | 5 | **United Kingdom** | Financial and industrial partner; pharmaceuticals, machinery. | | 6 | **Germany** | Imports chemicals, vehicles, and industrial equipment. | | 7 | **South Korea** | Energy, machinery, and agricultural imports. | | 8 | **Netherlands** | Key European logistics hub (Rotterdam); re-exports U.S. goods. | | 9 | **Brazil** | Buys machinery, fuels, and aircraft. | | 10 | **India** | Fast-growing partner; energy, machinery, and technology goods. | Key Patterns * **North America dominates**: * **Canada + Mexico alone account for ~30–35% of U.S. exports** due to tightly integrated supply chains. * **Major global economies follow**: * China, Japan, and Europe are key markets for agriculture, energy, and high-tech goods. * **Logistics hubs matter**: * Countries like the Netherlands act as **distribution centers for Europe**, not just end consumers.
