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USA (USA)

Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).

Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.

Exports
$2.06T
Imports
$3.36T
Total trade
$5.42T
Trade balance
-$1.29T
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USA - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)

Share of exports, imports, and total trade attributed to each partner.
Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
Showing top 10 partners by total dependency.
Total
15.6%
Exports
16.2%
$334.04B
Imports
15.2%
$509.96B
Total
15.6%
$844.00B
Total
14.2%
Exports
16.9%
$348.41B
Imports
12.5%
$421.21B
Total
14.2%
$769.62B
Total
11.2%
Exports
7.0%
$143.55B
Imports
13.8%
$462.62B
Total
11.2%
$606.17B
Total
4.4%
Exports
3.7%
$75.38B
Imports
4.9%
$163.39B
Total
4.4%
$238.77B
Total
4.3%
Exports
3.9%
$79.72B
Imports
4.5%
$152.07B
Total
4.3%
$231.78B
Total
3.7%
Exports
3.2%
$65.54B
Imports
4.0%
$135.46B
Total
3.7%
$201.00B
Total
2.7%
Exports
3.9%
$79.89B
Imports
2.1%
$68.83B
Total
2.7%
$148.72B
Total
2.6%
Exports
0.0%
$0
Imports
4.2%
$142.48B
Total
2.6%
$142.48B
Total
2.5%
Exports
2.0%
$41.75B
Imports
2.7%
$91.23B
Total
2.5%
$132.98B
Total
2.3%
Exports
4.3%
$89.64B
Imports
1.0%
$35.03B
Total
2.3%
$124.67B
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade
  • 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.

See also: Germany

Exports

USA - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)

Annual reported export values across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade

Top export categories

Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.

USA - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)

Largest product categories by export value in the selected year.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade

USA - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)

Area reflects share within the displayed list; hover for product codes.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade

Imports

USA - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)

Annual reported import values across available years.
Flow: Imports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade

Top import categories

Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.

$212.67B
6.3% share
$127.98B
3.8% share
$78.23B
2.3% share
#11 • HS 29
Organic chemicals
$71.06B
2.1% share
$52.65B
1.6% share

USA - import composition by product categories (Imports), 2024 (USD)

Largest product categories by import value in the selected year.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade

USA - import composition by 4-digit product groups (Imports), 2024 (USD)

Area reflects share within the displayed list; hover for product codes.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade