U.S. Imports
$4.5B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$1.6B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$2.9B
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
Virginia's trade profile is shaped by a combination of coal exports, chemicals, transportation equipment, and a large defense and government contracting sector that influences both goods and services trade. The Port of Virginia (Hampton Roads) is one of the most technologically advanced container ports on the East Coast and a major gateway for coal, agricultural products, and containerized cargo. Virginia's top trading partners include Canada, China, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
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Virginia's leading exports include coal, chemicals, transportation equipment, soybeans, and industrial machinery, with coal exports through Hampton Roads representing a historically significant share of total export tonnage.
The Port of Virginia, centered at Hampton Roads, is one of the largest and most automated container ports on the US East Coast, handling containerized goods, bulk coal, agricultural commodities, and vehicles, and serving as a key gateway for Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian region exports.
Virginia's largest trading partners are Canada, China, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, with export flows driven by coal, chemicals, and agricultural products and import flows including machinery, vehicles, and consumer goods.
Imports
$4.5BAug 2026
Exports
$1.6BAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $750.0M | |
| 2 | $358.7M | |
| 3 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $254.3M |
| 4 | $69.6M | |
| 5 | $56.8M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $106.9M | |
| 2 | $63.4M | |
| 3 |
| $52.9M |
| 4 | $38.3M |
| 5 | $32.1M |