U.S. Imports
$14.5B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$5.3B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$9.2B
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
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.
Imports
$14.5BAug 2026
Exports
$5.3BAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.5B | |
| 2 | $1.5B | |
| 3 | $562.0M | |
| 4 | $530.1M | |
| 5 | $514.2M |
| 4 | $173.7M |
| 5 | $151.4M |