U.S. Imports
$6.9B
U.S. Exports
$4.4B
Deficit of $2.6B (net importer)
North Carolina is a major exporter of industrial machinery, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products including tobacco and sweet potatoes. The state's ports at Wilmington and Morehead City facilitate significant containerized cargo and bulk commodity trade. North Carolina's Research Triangle region drives exports of high-tech goods and life sciences products.
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Imports
Exports
North Carolina's leading exports include pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery, tobacco products, medical devices, and aircraft parts, with key trading partners including Canada, China, and Germany.
The Port of Wilmington and the Port of Morehead City are North Carolina's primary marine terminals, handling containerized cargo, bulk commodities, and ro-ro shipments for international trade.
North Carolina ranks among the top states for tobacco, sweet potato, and hog exports, with agricultural products representing a substantial share of the state's total export value annually.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I. | $853.5M |
| 2 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $350.3M |
| 3 | MEDICAMENTS NESOI, MEASURED DOSES, RETAIL PK NESOI | $251.5M |
| 4 | IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE | $244.7M |
| 5 | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I | $181.3M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE | $1.1B |
| 2 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $209.1M |
| 3 | ANTISERA AND OTHER BLOOD FRACTIONS | $167.8M |
| 4 | VACCINES,TOXINS,CULTURES OF MICRO-ORGANISM ETC NES | $118.0M |
| 5 | HORMONES ETC. (NO ANTIBIOTICS CONTAINED) DOSAGE FM | $94.6M |