U.S. Imports
$3.7B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$2.1B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$1.6B
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
Alabama is a significant manufacturing and export state, with strong output in aerospace, automotive, steel, and chemicals. The Port of Mobile serves as the state's primary maritime gateway, connecting Alabama to global markets across the Gulf of Mexico. Major trading partners include Germany, Canada, and China, reflecting the state's deep ties to the automotive and industrial sectors.
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Imports
$3.7BAug 2026
Exports
$2.1BAug 2026
Alabama's leading export industries include aerospace and defense, automotive manufacturing (particularly vehicles and parts), iron and steel products, and chemicals.
The Port of Mobile is Alabama's only deepwater seaport and handles the majority of the state's maritime cargo, including bulk commodities, containers, and roll-on/roll-off vehicles.
Alabama's top trading partners include Germany, Canada, China, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, largely driven by automotive and aerospace supply chains.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $235.2M | |
| 2 | $174.0M | |
| 3 | $126.6M | |
| 4 | $124.3M | |
| 5 | $120.3M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $244.1M | |
| 2 | $172.4M | |
| 3 | $158.8M | |
| 4 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $152.4M |
| 5 | $123.5M |