U.S. Imports
$14.6B
U.S. Exports
$5.2B
Deficit of $9.4B (net importer)
Michigan is one of the top US export states, driven by its dominant automotive manufacturing sector, which produces vehicles, engines, and auto parts exported globally. The state's trade is heavily integrated with Canada through the Detroit-Windsor corridor, one of the busiest land border crossings in North America. Beyond autos, Michigan exports industrial machinery, chemicals, and agricultural products including soybeans and corn.
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Michigan's leading exports are motor vehicles, automotive parts and engines, industrial machinery, chemicals, and agricultural commodities, with the auto sector accounting for the largest share of export value.
The Detroit-Windsor crossing is one of the highest-volume land border crossings in North America, facilitating billions of dollars in automotive components and finished vehicles moving between Michigan and Ontario annually.
Canada is Michigan's largest export destination by a wide margin, followed by Mexico, China, Germany, and Saudi Arabia, reflecting the global reach of its automotive supply chain.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN | $1.7B |
| 2 | PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC | $1.7B |
| 3 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $639.6M |
| 4 | MTR VEH TRANS GDS COM-IG INT C P E GVW >5NOV20 MTN | $574.0M |
| 5 | PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $525.7M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN | $412.6M |
| 2 | GEAR BOXES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES | $214.2M |
| 3 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $200.1M |
| 4 | PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI |
| $180.8M |
| 5 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC | $161.7M |
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