U.S. Imports
$460.9M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$540.2M
August 2026
Trade surplus
$79.4M
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
Nebraska is a top-tier agricultural exporting state, with corn, soybeans, beef, and pork representing the bulk of its outbound trade value. The state's central location makes it a key node in domestic supply chains, with rail and trucking networks connecting it to Gulf and Pacific coast ports. Nebraska also exports industrial machinery and processed food products to global markets.
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Nebraska's largest exports are corn, soybeans, beef and pork products, industrial machinery, and processed foods, with Japan, Mexico, Canada, and China among the top destination markets.
Nebraska shippers rely heavily on BNSF and Union Pacific rail lines to reach Gulf Coast ports like Houston and New Orleans, as well as West Coast ports in Los Angeles and Seattle for Pacific Rim shipments.
Nebraska imports machinery, vehicles, and consumer goods to support its manufacturing and agricultural sectors, though its trade balance is generally export-positive due to strong commodity and food product outflows.
Imports
$460.9MAug 2026
Exports
$540.2MAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29.2M | |
| 2 | $23.8M | |
| 3 | $20.1M | |
| 4 | $15.3M | |
| 5 | Duty-Free Imports Under Special Classification Provisions (NESOI)Chapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $12.9M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $52.6M | |
| 2 | $38.7M | |
| 3 |
| $27.5M |
| 4 | $26.2M |
| 5 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $22.9M |