U.S. Imports
$419.7M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$1.5B
August 2026
Trade surplus
$1.1B
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
Alaska is a major US trade hub for seafood, energy, and natural resources, with significant export activity through the Port of Anchorage and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The state's exports are dominated by crude oil, natural gas, and seafood products shipped primarily to Asian markets including Japan, South Korea, and China. Its remote geography and reliance on air and sea freight make logistics planning critical for trade professionals.
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Imports
$419.7MAug 2026
Exports
$1.5BAug 2026
Alaska's top exports include crude oil, natural gas, seafood (particularly salmon, pollock, and crab), and minerals such as zinc and gold.
Alaska's primary export destinations are Japan, South Korea, China, and Canada, driven largely by energy and seafood demand in Asian markets.
The Port of Anchorage and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are the primary trade gateways, with additional activity through the Port of Kodiak and the Port of Dutch Harbor for seafood shipments.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $232.5M | |
| 2 | $42.7M | |
| 3 | $38.4M | |
| 4 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $14.7M |
| 5 | $12.8M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $760.4M | |
| 2 | $117.4M | |
| 3 | $113.4M | |
| 4 | $106.3M | |
| 5 | $91.5M |