U.S. state

U.S. Virgin Islands International Trade

Name: U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Trade Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

VILast updated: July 2026 data

U.S. Exports

$284.7M

U.S. Imports: $3.8M

Surplus of $280.9M (net exporter)

Top Export Industries

Exports Imports

Top export industries for U.S. Virgin Islands
#	Industry	Share	Export Value
1	PETROLEUM & COAL PRODUCTS NAICS 3241	99.0%	$281.9M
2	OIL & GAS NAICS 2111	0.7%	$2.0M
3	USED OR SECOND-HAND MERCHANDISE NAICS 9300	0.1%	$219K
4	MOTOR VEHICLES NAICS 3361	0.1%	$146K
5	TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, NESOI NAICS 3369	0.0%	$126K
6	BEVERAGES NAICS 3121	0.0%	$114K
7	MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED COMMODITIES NAICS 3399	0.0%	$82K
8	SPRINGS & WIRE PRODUCTS NAICS 3326	0.0%	$43K
9	PRINTED MATTER AND RELATED PRODUCTS, NESOI NAICS 3231	0.0%	$40K
10	MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS NAICS 3363	0.0%	$23K
11	OTHER NONMETALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS NAICS 3279	0.0%	$12K
12	HOUSEHOLD & INSTITUTIONAL FURN & KITCHEN CABINETS NAICS 3371	0.0%	$7K
13	INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY NAICS 3332	0.0%	$7K

PETROLEUM & COAL PRODUCTS

OIL & GAS

USED OR SECOND-HAND MERCHANDISE

$219K

0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Are goods shipped from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland subject to customs duties?

Goods produced or manufactured in the U.S. Virgin Islands may enter the U.S. mainland free of duty under specific conditions, but goods of foreign origin transshipped through the USVI are generally subject to standard U.S. import duties.

What are the primary export commodities from the U.S. Virgin Islands?

The U.S. Virgin Islands primarily exports refined petroleum products and petroleum derivatives, reflecting the territory's historical role as a major refining hub in the Caribbean.

Does the U.S. Virgin Islands have a Foreign Trade Zone?

Yes, the U.S. Virgin Islands has designated Foreign Trade Zone areas that allow businesses to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods used in manufacturing or re-export operations.

What is U.S. Virgin Islands's largest export industry?

PETROLEUM & COAL PRODUCTS is U.S. Virgin Islands's largest export industry with $281.9M in trade value, representing 99.0% of the state's total exports.

What are the top export industries in U.S. Virgin Islands?

The top three export industries in U.S. Virgin Islands are PETROLEUM & COAL PRODUCTS, OIL & GAS, and USED OR SECOND-HAND MERCHANDISE, based on monthly U.S. Census Bureau trade data.

How many industries does U.S. Virgin Islands export?

U.S. Virgin Islands has 13 active export industries tracked by NAICS code, with a combined value of $284.7M.