U.S. Imports
$7.8B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$3.8B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$4.0B
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
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
$7.8BAug 2026
Exports
$3.8BAug 2026
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 | $1.1B | |
| 2 | $438.6M | |
| 3 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $316.2M |
| 4 | $311.1M | |
| 5 | $199.6M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $309.0M | |
| 2 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $251.5M |
| 3 | $171.7M | |
| 4 | $112.6M | |
| 5 | $96.5M |