USA (USA)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
USA - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico (MEX) | 16.2% $334.04B | 15.2% $509.96B | 15.6% $844.00B |
| 2 | Canada (CAN) | 16.9% $348.41B | 12.5% $421.21B | 14.2% $769.62B |
| 3 | China (CHN) | 7.0% $143.55B | 13.8% $462.62B | 11.2% $606.17B |
| 4 | Germany (DEU) | 3.7% $75.38B | 4.9% $163.39B | 4.4% $238.77B |
| 5 | Japan (JPN) | 3.9% $79.72B | 4.5% $152.07B | 4.3% $231.78B |
| 6 | Rep. of Korea (KOR) | 3.2% $65.54B | 4.0% $135.46B | 3.7% $201.00B |
| 7 | United Kingdom (GBR) | 3.9% $79.89B | 2.1% $68.83B | 2.7% $148.72B |
| 8 | Viet Nam (VNM) | 0.0% $0 | 4.2% $142.48B | 2.6% $142.48B |
| 9 | India (IND) | 2.0% $41.75B | 2.7% $91.23B | 2.5% $132.98B |
| 10 | Netherlands (NLD) | 4.3% $89.64B | 1.0% $35.03B | 2.3% $124.67B |
- In 2024, total trade for the United States reached $5.42T, comprising $2.06T in exports and $3.36T in imports, resulting in a trade balance of -$1.29T.
- The United States is ranked as the world's #1 largest importer and the #2 largest exporter, placing it #2 overall in total trade volume.
- Top exports included Mineral fuels and oils ($320.1B) and Machinery ($252.4B), with primary destinations being Canada ($348.4B) and Mexico ($334.0B).
- Key imports were Machinery ($531.2B) and Electrical machinery ($485.9B), sourced primarily from Mexico ($510.0B) and China ($462.6B).
- Exports are moderately concentrated, with the top three partners (Canada, Mexico, and China) representing 40.0% of total export value.
United States Exports Profile
In 2024, United States exported a total of $2.06T. The country's leading export categories were Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes at $320.1B, followed by Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof with a value of $252.4B. The primary export destinations were Canada, receiving goods worth $348.4B (a 16.9% share), and Mexico with $334.0B (a 16.2% share).
United States Imports Profile
United States's imports for 2024 totaled $3.36T, confirming its position as the world's largest importer. The most significant imported products by value were Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof at $531.2B and Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof at $485.9B. The top import partners were Mexico, supplying goods valued at $510.0B (15.2% share), and China, accounting for $462.6B (13.8% share).
Trade Balance and Key Partners
The United States recorded a trade deficit of -$1.29T in 2024. Its trade relationships are globally diverse. Beyond its top North American partners, significant trade flows occur with China (7.0% of exports, 13.8% of imports) and Germany, which is the source for 4.9% of all imports.
Exports
USA - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
USA - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
USA - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
USA - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.