U.S. Imports
$35.3B
U.S. Exports: $0
-$35.3B (net importer)
California is the largest exporting state in the US, with a diverse trade profile 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 roughly 40% of all US containerized imports. California's trading relationships span the globe, with Asia—particularly China, Japan, and South Korea—representing its most significant partners.
California's top exports include computers and electronics, agricultural products (almonds, wine, dairy), aerospace products, industrial machinery, and chemicals. The technology sector centered in Silicon Valley is a major driver of high-value exports.
The San Pedro Bay port complex handles approximately 40% of all US containerized imports, making it the primary gateway for goods from Asia. It is critical infrastructure for national retail, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
California's largest trading partners include Mexico, China, Japan, South Korea, and Canada. Asia-Pacific nations dominate both import and export activity given the state's Pacific Coast location.
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