(STACKER) — Significant drops in transport and travel due to coronavirus drove American exports in 2023 down 15.7% to their lowest levels since 2010, according to Commerce Department data released Feb. 5, 2023. The pandemic threw a monkey wrench into supply chains while flattening demand, all in the midst of significant tariffs imposed by the United States on China and the European Union.
The trade gap grew from $576.9 billion in 2019 to $678.7 billion in 2023. Meanwhile, China reestablished its standing as the top U.S. trade partner after being third in 2019 behind Mexico and Canada.
Stacker compiled a list of the biggest exports from Oklahoma using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Commodities are ranked by the highest value of exports in 2023 from Oklahoma.
The U.S. in 2023 shipped $1.4 trillion in goods internationally, a -13% decline from 2019 but 12% higher since 2010. Keep reading to find out what some of the biggest exports from Oklahoma were in 2023.
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#30. Miscellaneous articles of base metal
– Exports: $18.3 million (0.3% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($15.4 million), Korea, South ($709,330), United Kingdom ($238,546)
– Imports: $89.7 million (0.8% of imports)
— Countries import most from: China ($76.7 million), India ($3.2 million), Canada ($1.9 million)
– Trade balance: $71.4 million trade deficit
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#29. Edible preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans etc
– Exports: $19.3 million (0.4% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Japan ($12.4 million), Korea, South ($3.8 million), Canada ($1.6 million)
– Imports: $0 (0.0% of imports)
– Trade balance: $19.3 million trade surplus
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#28. Tanning & dye ext etc; dye, paint, putty etc; inks
– Exports: $20.1 million (0.4% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($8.1 million), Mexico ($3.5 million), United Kingdom ($2.2 million)
– Imports: $21.7 million (0.2% of imports)
— Countries import most from: China ($16.8 million), Canada ($2.9 million), Turkey ($786,768)
– Trade balance: $1.6 million trade deficit
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#27. Live animals
– Exports: $22.0 million (0.4% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($11.7 million), Mexico ($7.1 million), Vietnam ($889,062)
– Imports: $2.3 million (0.0% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Canada ($2.1 million), South Africa ($53,710), United Kingdom ($45,727)
– Trade balance: $19.7 million trade surplus
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#26. Food industry residues & waste; prep animal feed
– Exports: $22.1 million (0.4% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Korea, South ($3.0 million), Israel ($1.7 million), Switzerland ($1.7 million)
– Imports: $21.6 million (0.2% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Thailand ($17.9 million), Canada ($3.3 million), France ($231,479)
– Trade balance: $514,271 trade surplus
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#25. Iron and steel
– Exports: $22.2 million (0.4% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Mexico ($16.7 million), Canada ($3.4 million), Korea, South ($621,959)
– Imports: $45.4 million (0.4% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Mexico ($31.9 million), Canada ($5.4 million), China ($2.9 million)
– Trade balance: $23.3 million trade deficit
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#24. Paper & paperboard & articles (inc papr pulp artl)
– Exports: $22.9 million (0.4% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($12.9 million), Mexico ($9.2 million), United Kingdom ($261,013)
– Imports: $107.8 million (1.0% of imports)
— Countries import most from: China ($36.9 million), Canada ($26.1 million), Mexico ($14.1 million)
– Trade balance: $84.8 million trade deficit
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#23. Pharmaceutical products
– Exports: $24.5 million (0.5% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($21.2 million), Japan ($1.5 million), Germany ($660,920)
– Imports: $17.8 million (0.2% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Japan ($10.5 million), China ($5.7 million), India ($565,238)
– Trade balance: $6.7 million trade surplus
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#22. Oil seeds etc.; misc grain, seed, fruit, plant etc
– Exports: $25.6 million (0.5% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Mexico ($12.3 million), Japan ($8.7 million), Netherlands ($3.0 million)
– Imports: $1.1 million (0.0% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Canada ($1.0 million), Mexico ($43,459), Vietnam ($40,441)
– Trade balance: $24.5 million trade surplus
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#21. Fertilizers
– Exports: $40.5 million (0.8% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($33.3 million), Mexico ($5.5 million), India ($1.5 million)
– Imports: $388,743 (0.0% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Canada ($385,182), Netherlands ($3,561)
– Trade balance: $40.1 million trade surplus
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#20. Organic chemicals
– Exports: $51.3 million (1.0% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($45.3 million), Korea, South ($1.5 million), China ($1.1 million)
– Imports: $92.7 million (0.9% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Japan ($70.1 million), Ireland ($11.2 million), Canada ($6.4 million)
– Trade balance: $41.4 million trade deficit
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#19. Soap etc; waxes, polish etc; candles; dental preps
– Exports: $53.8 million (1.0% of exports)
— Countries export most to: China ($13.9 million), Canada ($12.7 million), France ($6.7 million)
– Imports: $28.5 million (0.3% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Vietnam ($16.4 million), Canada ($5.3 million), China ($2.8 million)
– Trade balance: $25.3 million trade surplus
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#18. Albuminoidal subst; modified starch; glue; enzymes
– Exports: $59.4 million (1.1% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Japan ($16.0 million), Korea, South ($7.0 million), Indonesia ($6.1 million)
– Imports: $4.1 million (0.0% of imports)
— Countries import most from: China ($2.5 million), Canada ($680,599), United Kingdom ($446,661)
– Trade balance: $55.3 million trade surplus
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#17. Rubber and articles thereof
– Exports: $64.0 million (1.2% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($33.4 million), Mexico ($7.0 million), Singapore ($3.8 million)
– Imports: $124.8 million (1.2% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Malaysia ($22.4 million), Indonesia ($20.1 million), China ($16.6 million)
– Trade balance: $60.8 million trade deficit
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#16. Special classification provisions, nesoi
– Exports: $64.5 million (1.2% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Korea, South ($21.7 million), Canada ($10.2 million), Singapore ($7.1 million)
– Imports: $580.8 million (5.4% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Germany ($90.6 million), Canada ($83.5 million), Brazil ($79.2 million)
– Trade balance: $516.4 million trade deficit
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#15. Cereals
– Exports: $68.1 million (1.3% of exports)
– Countries export most to: Mexico ($68.1 million), Haiti ($3,380)
– Imports: $3.9 million (0.0% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Thailand ($2.4 million), Canada ($1.5 million)
– Trade balance: $64.2 million trade surplus
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#14. Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
– Exports: $71.3 million (1.3% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Saudi Arabia ($32.8 million), Philippines ($17.5 million), Korea, South ($10.2 million)
– Imports: $26.9 million (0.2% of imports)
— Countries import most from: United Kingdom ($12.6 million), Sweden ($10.0 million), Israel ($2.2 million)
– Trade balance: $44.4 million trade surplus
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#13. Mineral fuel, oil etc.; bitumin subst; mineral wax
– Exports: $82.4 million (1.5% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($65.5 million), Mexico ($5.4 million), Panama ($4.3 million)
– Imports: $3.2 billion (29.2% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Canada ($3.2 billion), Mexico ($598,312), Belgium ($271,440)
– Trade balance: $3.1 billion trade deficit
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#12. Cotton, including yarn and woven fabric thereof
– Exports: $88.1 million (1.6% of exports)
— Countries export most to: China ($26.8 million), Vietnam ($25.4 million), Pakistan ($11.5 million)
– Imports: $36.1 million (0.3% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Pakistan ($22.8 million), India ($4.1 million), Turkey ($3.5 million)
– Trade balance: $52.0 million trade surplus
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#11. Miscellaneous chemical products
– Exports: $118.9 million (2.2% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Mexico ($47.0 million), Canada ($17.5 million), Spain ($12.8 million)
– Imports: $14.4 million (0.1% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Canada ($4.8 million), China ($2.4 million), India ($1.9 million)
– Trade balance: $104.5 million trade surplus
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#10. Plastics and articles thereof
– Exports: $139.5 million (2.6% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($57.1 million), Mexico ($36.6 million), Netherlands ($13.0 million)
– Imports: $273.1 million (2.5% of imports)
— Countries import most from: China ($135.4 million), Canada ($61.6 million), Mexico ($19.1 million)
– Trade balance: $133.7 million trade deficit
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#9. Nat etc pearls, prec etc stones, pr met etc; coin
– Exports: $162.7 million (3.0% of exports)
— Countries export most to: South Africa ($156.0 million), Canada ($3.2 million), Belgium ($3.2 million)
– Imports: $297.3 million (2.7% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Switzerland ($107.9 million), Belgium ($92.3 million), China ($20.8 million)
– Trade balance: $134.5 million trade deficit
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#8. Articles of iron or steel
– Exports: $166.9 million (3.1% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($91.9 million), Mexico ($16.7 million), Germany ($4.2 million)
– Imports: $215.4 million (2.0% of imports)
— Countries import most from: China ($71.6 million), Mexico ($58.3 million), Canada ($22.3 million)
– Trade balance: $48.5 million trade deficit
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#7. Inorg chem; prec & rare-earth met & radioact compd
– Exports: $187.3 million (3.5% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($94.6 million), Germany ($41.2 million), Belgium ($16.9 million)
– Imports: $33.4 million (0.3% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Chile ($9.1 million), Canada ($8.3 million), Belgium ($5.9 million)
– Trade balance: $153.9 million trade surplus
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#6. Meat and edible meat offal
– Exports: $242.3 million (4.5% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Japan ($130.5 million), China ($71.9 million), Korea, South ($11.6 million)
– Imports: $55.8 million (0.5% of imports)
— Countries import most from: New Zealand ($23.1 million), Australia ($19.1 million), Canada ($13.6 million)
– Trade balance: $186.5 million trade surplus
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#5. Vehicles, except railway or tramway, and parts etc
– Exports: $252.1 million (4.7% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($196.0 million), Mexico ($31.2 million), Nigeria ($3.9 million)
– Imports: $268.3 million (2.5% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Mexico ($180.6 million), Canada ($60.2 million), China ($12.3 million)
– Trade balance: $16.2 million trade deficit
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#4. Optic, photo etc, medic or surgical instrments etc
– Exports: $269.6 million (5.0% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Germany ($48.7 million), China ($26.5 million), Netherlands ($26.4 million)
– Imports: $274.5 million (2.5% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Mexico ($112.5 million), Canada ($41.3 million), Germany ($32.4 million)
– Trade balance: $4.9 million trade deficit
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#3. Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
– Exports: $485.9 million (9.0% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Germany ($140.5 million), Canada ($57.3 million), Singapore ($32.1 million)
– Imports: $276.4 million (2.6% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Germany ($136.0 million), Canada ($45.2 million), France ($28.3 million)
– Trade balance: $209.6 million trade surplus
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#2. Electric machinery etc; sound equip; tv equip; pts
– Exports: $750.0 million (13.9% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($179.8 million), Germany ($81.6 million), Netherlands ($74.8 million)
– Imports: $797.3 million (7.4% of imports)
— Countries import most from: China ($253.2 million), Mexico ($92.5 million), Korea, South ($64.3 million)
– Trade balance: $47.3 million trade deficit
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#1. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts
– Exports: $1.5 billion (28.5% of exports)
— Countries export most to: Canada ($382.1 million), Germany ($115.5 million), Mexico ($83.8 million)
– Imports: $1.9 billion (17.2% of imports)
— Countries import most from: Canada ($516.6 million), China ($468.0 million), Mexico ($151.3 million)
– Trade balance: $330.6 million trade deficit
