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U.S. Imports
$241.2M
U.S. Exports: $0
-$241.2M (net importer)
Hawaii is a Pacific island state whose trade profile is shaped by its geographic isolation, with imports far exceeding exports due to heavy reliance on goods shipped from the US mainland and Asia. Key imports include petroleum products, food, machinery, and consumer goods, while exports consist primarily of refined petroleum products, agricultural commodities such as macadamia nuts and coffee, and military-related equipment. Honolulu Harbor and the state's airports are the primary gateways for international and domestic cargo.
Hawaii's top imports include crude petroleum and refined petroleum products, food and agricultural goods, machinery, vehicles, and consumer electronics, sourced largely from the US mainland, Japan, Australia, and other Pacific Rim nations.
Hawaii's leading exports include refined petroleum products, macadamia nuts, coffee, pineapples, and military and defense-related equipment, with Japan, Australia, and other Pacific nations as key destination markets.
Hawaii's remote Pacific location significantly increases shipping costs and transit times for both imports and exports, making it one of the most logistics-intensive states in the US and creating higher consumer prices and supply chain vulnerabilities compared to continental states.
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