U.S. Imports
$50.2B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$17.7B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$32.5B
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
California is the largest exporting state in the US, with a diverse trade portfolio spanning technology, agriculture, aerospace, and entertainment. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together form the busiest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere, handling a substantial share of all US imports and exports. Key trading partners include China, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, reflecting California's deep integration with Pacific Rim economies.
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Imports
$50.2BAug 2026
Exports
$17.7BAug 2026
California's top exports include computers and electronic products, transportation equipment, agricultural products (almonds, wine, dairy), industrial machinery, and chemicals.
Together, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle approximately 40% of all US containerized imports, making them the nation's most critical maritime trade gateway.
California's largest trading partners are China, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, driven by technology supply chains, automotive trade, and agricultural exports.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.5B | |
| 2 | $3.6B | |
| 3 | $2.4B | |
| 4 | $2.3B | |
| 5 | $2.1B |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.3B | |
| 2 | $852.8M | |
| 3 | $773.4M | |
| 4 | $555.9M | |
| 5 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $539.0M |