U.S. Imports
$938.5M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$435.0M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$503.5M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
Rhode Island, despite being the smallest US state by area, maintains a focused export economy centered on industrial machinery, fabricated metals, electrical equipment, and defense-related manufacturing. The state has a significant presence in precision manufacturing and jewelry/silverware production, historically a hallmark of its industrial heritage. Rhode Island trades primarily with Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, with the Port of Providence supporting regional import and export activity.
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Imports
$938.5MAug 2026
Exports
$435.0MAug 2026
Rhode Island's top exports include industrial and commercial machinery, fabricated metal products, electrical equipment, defense and aerospace components, and precious metal and jewelry products.
Rhode Island's leading trading partners include Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and China, with export flows concentrated in manufactured goods and import flows including machinery, vehicles, and consumer products.
The Port of Providence is Rhode Island's main commercial port, handling petroleum products, salt, scrap metal, and bulk commodities, and serving as a key import gateway for energy and raw materials used by regional industries.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $244.8M | |
| 2 | $154.0M | |
| 3 | $59.2M | |
| 4 | $52.3M | |
| 5 | $33.6M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $65.0M | |
| 2 | $57.6M | |
| 3 | $26.1M | |
| 4 | $25.2M | |
| 5 | $23.0M |