U.S. Imports
$22.4B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$7.0B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$15.5B
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
Illinois is one of the top US states by total trade value, with Chicago serving as the nation's largest inland port and a critical rail, air, and highway logistics hub. The state's exports span a wide range of sectors including industrial machinery, soybeans, corn, chemicals, and medical equipment. O'Hare International Airport is one of the busiest air cargo facilities in the US, reinforcing Illinois's role as a central node in domestic and international supply chains.
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Illinois's leading exports include industrial machinery, soybeans, corn, chemicals and chemical products, medical and scientific instruments, and transportation equipment.
Chicago is the largest inland port in the US and a convergence point for six of the seven Class I railroads, making it a critical distribution center for goods moving between coasts, Canada, and Mexico.
Illinois's top trading partners include Canada, Mexico, China, Germany, and Japan, with strong bilateral trade across manufacturing, agriculture, and chemical sectors.
Imports
$22.4BAug 2026
Exports
$7.0BAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.4B | |
| 2 | $1.7B | |
| 3 | $1.6B | |
| 4 | $1.5B | |
| 5 | $1.3B |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $280.2M | |
| 2 | $260.8M | |
| 3 |
| $241.0M |
| 4 | $240.8M |
| 5 | $153.5M |