U.S. Imports
$1.2B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$1.3B
August 2026
Trade surplus
$148.2M
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
Iowa is one of the most agriculturally productive states in the US, and its trade profile is dominated by exports of corn, soybeans, pork, and processed food products. The state is also a significant exporter of industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, and fertilizers. Iowa's trade flows are primarily routed through Great Lakes ports, Gulf Coast ports, and overland via rail and truck to border crossings.
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Imports
$1.2BAug 2026
Exports
$1.3BAug 2026
Iowa's leading exports include soybeans, corn, pork and pork products, industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, and processed food products.
Iowa's top export destinations include China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea, with agricultural commodities driving the bulk of export value to Asian markets.
Iowa relies on the Mississippi River system for barge transport, as well as rail networks and trucking to reach Gulf Coast ports like New Orleans and Pacific Coast ports for international shipment.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $48.7M | |
| 2 | $32.8M | |
| 3 | $32.0M | |
| 4 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $30.9M |
| 5 | $30.3M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $165.8M | |
| 2 | $75.2M | |
| 3 | $68.9M | |
| 4 | $57.7M | |
| 5 | $44.0M |