U.S. Imports
$9.5B
U.S. Exports
$4.8B
Deficit of $4.7B (net importer)
Pennsylvania is one of the largest export economies in the Mid-Atlantic region, with strengths in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery, and fabricated metals. The Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metro areas anchor manufacturing and logistics activity, while the Port of Philadelphia handles significant volumes of petroleum products, food commodities, and break-bulk cargo. Pennsylvania's diverse industrial base supports trade with Canada, Germany, China, and the United Kingdom.
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Imports
Exports
Pennsylvania's top export industries include chemicals and pharmaceuticals, industrial and power-generation machinery, fabricated metal products, food and agricultural products, and computer and electronic equipment.
The Port of Philadelphia is one of the busiest ports on the East Coast, specializing in petroleum and petroleum products, fresh fruit imports, forest products, and bulk commodities, making it a key node in Pennsylvania's import supply chain.
Canada is Pennsylvania's largest trading partner, followed by Germany, China, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, reflecting the state's strong ties to both North American supply chains and European industrial markets.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDICAMENTS NESOI, MEASURED DOSES, RETAIL PK NESOI | $1.2B |
| 2 | IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE | $776.2M |
| 3 | CRUDE OIL FROM PETROLEUM AND BITUMINOUS MINERALS | $342.3M |
| 4 | PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC | $300.8M |
| 5 | VACCINES FOR HUMAN MEDICINE | $266.4M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLATINUM, UNWROUGHT OR POWDER | $338.5M |
| 2 | PROPANE, LIQUEFIED | $235.8M |
| 3 | IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE | $170.0M |
| 4 | BITUMINOUS COAL, NOT AGGLOMERATED | $140.0M |
| 5 | VACCINES FOR HUMAN MEDICINE | $121.6M |