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U.S. Imports
$4.1B
U.S. Exports: $0
-$4.1B (net importer)
South Carolina is a significant Southeast trade state anchored by a strong automotive manufacturing sector, with BMW's U.S. production facility making it one of the country's top vehicle exporters. The Port of Charleston is one of the fastest-growing container ports on the East Coast and serves as a critical gateway for both exports and imports. Tires, aircraft parts, and machinery round out the state's diverse export profile.
South Carolina's leading exports include passenger vehicles and automotive parts, tires and rubber products, aircraft and aerospace components, industrial machinery, and chemicals, driven largely by major manufacturing facilities in the state.
The Port of Charleston is one of the busiest container ports on the U.S. East Coast and handles the majority of South Carolina's international cargo, including vehicle exports, containerized manufactured goods, and agricultural products.
South Carolina's top trading partners include Germany, China, Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom, reflecting the state's strong automotive and aerospace export ties to European and Asian markets.
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