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U.S. Imports
$177.5M
U.S. Exports
$24.2M
Deficit of $153.3M (net importer)
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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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.
Imports
Exports
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $37.2M |
| 2 | LT OILS, PREPS GT=70% PETROLEUM/BITUM NT BIODIESEL | $14.4M |
| 3 | RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,CRD | $14.2M |
| 4 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $11.5M |
| 5 | PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG | $8.1M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI | $8.8M |
| 2 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $2.1M |
| 3 | ALUMINUM WASTE AND SCRAP | $2.1M |
| 4 | COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP | $1.1M |
| COLD-WATER SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILL |
| $939K |