U.S. Imports
$11.4B
U.S. Exports
$16.4B
Surplus of $5.0B (net exporter)
New York is one of the largest trading states in the US, with the Port of New York and New Jersey serving as its primary ocean gateway alongside significant air cargo volumes through JFK International Airport. The state exports diamonds and precious stones, pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery, and financial services-related goods, while importing a broad range of consumer products, electronics, and commodities. New York City's role as a global financial and commercial center amplifies its trade significance beyond physical goods.
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New York's leading goods exports include diamonds and precious stones, pharmaceutical products, industrial machinery, civilian aircraft parts, and electronic equipment, with Canada, Switzerland, China, and the UK as major partners.
JFK International Airport is one of the busiest air cargo airports in the US, handling high-value shipments including diamonds, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and electronics, making air freight a critical component of New York's trade infrastructure.
New York's imports are driven by the diamond and jewelry trade centered in Manhattan, consumer electronics and apparel for the retail sector, petroleum products, and industrial inputs for manufacturing and construction.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $1.2B |
| 2 | OTH PREC METL ARTCLS OR ARTCLS CLAD W PM, NESOI | $582.3M |
| 3 | PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS | $493.6M |
| 4 | PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS | $316.2M |
| 5 | JEWELRY AND PARTS THEREOF, OF OTH PRECIOUS METAL | $295.8M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOLD, NONMONETARY, SEMIMANUFACTURED FORMS NESOI | $8.5B |
| 2 | SILVER, UNWROUGHT NESOI | $891.1M |
| 3 | JEWELRY AND PARTS THEREOF, OF OTH PRECIOUS METAL | $630.5M |
| 4 | DIAMONDS, NONINDUSTRIAL, WORKED |
| $574.3M |
| 5 | PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS | $343.2M |
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