U.S. Imports
$717.0M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$617.7M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$99.3M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
Arkansas is a leading agricultural exporter, with soybeans, rice, cotton, and poultry among its top traded commodities. The state benefits from extensive inland waterway access via the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which connects to the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast ports. Manufacturing exports, including food processing equipment and steel, also contribute significantly to Arkansas's trade profile.
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Imports
$717.0MAug 2026
Exports
$617.7MAug 2026
Arkansas is one of the top US exporters of soybeans, rice, cotton, and broiler poultry, with these commodities shipped primarily to Asian and Latin American markets.
Arkansas relies heavily on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System for barge transport, connecting inland producers to the Mississippi River and ultimately to Gulf Coast export terminals.
China, Canada, Mexico, and several Southeast Asian nations are among Arkansas's top export destinations, particularly for agricultural and food products.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $70.2M | |
| 2 | $39.8M | |
| 3 | $25.9M | |
| 4 | $17.2M | |
| 5 | Duty-Free Imports Under Special Classification Provisions (NESOI)Chapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $17.0M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $176.3M |
| 2 | $27.6M | |
| 3 | $19.1M | |
| 4 | $16.3M | |
| 5 | $14.8M |