U.S. Imports
$293.9M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$29.6M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$264.3M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
Hawaii is a Pacific island state whose trade profile is shaped by its geographic isolation and heavy reliance on imports for food, fuel, and consumer goods. The state's exports are modest and include refined petroleum products, macadamia nuts, coffee, and manufactured goods. Honolulu's port and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport serve as the primary gateways for Hawaii's international and domestic cargo flows.
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Imports
$293.9MAug 2026
Exports
$29.6MAug 2026
Hawaii's top exports include refined petroleum products, macadamia nuts, coffee, military equipment, and various manufactured goods, though export volumes are relatively small compared to most US states.
Hawaii's geographic isolation in the central Pacific means it must import the majority of its food, fuel, building materials, and consumer products, making it one of the most import-dependent states in the US.
Hawaii's primary international trading partners include Japan, Australia, South Korea, and other Asia-Pacific nations, with Japan being a historically significant partner for both trade and tourism-related commerce.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $91.9M | |
| 2 | $45.9M | |
| 3 | $32.0M | |
| 4 | $8.9M | |
| 5 | $8.0M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.3M | |
| 2 | $3.4M | |
| 3 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $2.4M |
| 4 | $2.1M | |
| 5 | $1.5M |