U.S. Imports
$914.1M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$436.6M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$477.5M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
Delaware punches above its size in US trade, serving as a major chemical and pharmaceutical export hub due to the concentration of chemical manufacturers along the Delaware River corridor. The Port of Wilmington is a key East Coast gateway, particularly for fresh fruit imports from Latin America and bulk chemical exports. Delaware's favorable corporate environment also makes it a registered home for many US trading companies, though physical export activity is concentrated in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
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Imports
$914.1MAug 2026
Exports
$436.6MAug 2026
Delaware's top exports include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, processed foods, and petroleum products, with the chemical industry being the dominant driver of export value.
The Port of Wilmington is one of the busiest ports on the East Coast for fresh fruit imports, particularly bananas and other tropical produce from Latin America, and also handles bulk chemical and food cargo.
Delaware's business-friendly legal environment, including its Court of Chancery and flexible corporate statutes, makes it a preferred state of incorporation for US and international trading companies, though this does not necessarily reflect physical trade activity in the state.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $241.0M | |
| 2 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $56.8M |
| 3 | $53.0M | |
| 4 | $39.7M | |
| 5 | $32.4M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50.7M | |
| 2 | $26.9M | |
| 3 | $26.0M | |
| 4 | $15.1M | |
| 5 | $14.2M |