U.S. Imports
$738.0M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$233.7M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$504.2M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
Montana's trade activity is dominated by natural resource exports, including wheat, barley, coal, copper, and lumber, reflecting the state's agricultural and extractive industries. Canada is Montana's largest trading partner by a significant margin, supported by multiple land border crossings and cross-border energy and agricultural supply chains. Montana's import activity is relatively modest, consisting primarily of industrial equipment, vehicles, and consumer goods.
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Imports
$738.0MAug 2026
Exports
$233.7MAug 2026
Montana's top exports include wheat, barley, coal, copper and copper products, and lumber, with natural resource industries accounting for the majority of the state's export value.
Canada is Montana's dominant trading partner, with multiple land border crossings facilitating cross-border flows of energy products, agricultural commodities, and manufactured goods between Montana and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Montana's imports are relatively limited and consist mainly of industrial and agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, petroleum products, and consumer goods, largely sourced from Canada and Asian manufacturing hubs.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $511.7M | |
| 2 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $36.9M |
| 3 | $27.8M | |
| 4 | $24.9M | |
| 5 | $14.0M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32.5M | |
| 2 | $29.1M | |
| 3 | $17.4M | |
| 4 | $16.5M | |
| 5 | $12.5M |