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U.S. Imports
$16.1B
U.S. Exports: $0
-$16.1B (net importer)
Illinois is one of the largest exporting states in the US, with a highly diversified trade base spanning agricultural commodities, machinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and transportation equipment. Chicago serves as the nation's premier inland logistics hub, with O'Hare International Airport ranking among the top US airports for air cargo and the city hosting major rail and intermodal freight networks. Canada, Mexico, China, and Germany are among Illinois's top trading partners.
Illinois's top export sectors include industrial machinery, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, food and agricultural products such as soybeans and corn, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment, with Canada, Mexico, China, and Germany as leading destination markets.
Chicago is the largest inland port in the US and the nation's primary rail hub, connecting all major Class I railroads. This infrastructure makes it a critical transshipment point for goods moving between the coasts, Canada, Mexico, and international markets via Gulf and East Coast ports.
O'Hare International Airport is one of the busiest air cargo airports in the US, handling billions of dollars in high-value goods annually including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and perishables, supporting Illinois exporters and importers with direct connections to global markets.
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