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U.S. Imports
$8.4B
U.S. Exports
$4.0B
Deficit of $4.5B (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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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 | IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE | $2.5B |
| 2 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $323.1M |
| 3 | MEDICAMENTS NESOI, MEASURED DOSES, RETAIL PK NESOI | $268.4M |
| 4 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $254.2M |
| 5 | DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I. | $210.9M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE | $840.8M |
| 2 | HORMONES ETC. (NO ANTIBIOTICS CONTAINED) DOSAGE FM | $226.8M |
| 3 | ANTISERA AND OTHER BLOOD FRACTIONS | $213.5M |
| 4 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $165.0M |
| 5 | CHEMICAL WOODPULP, SODA ETC. N DIS S BL & BL CONIF | $56.2M |