Free Top 10 U.S. States by Total Foreign Trade Volume (2018-2025)
The chart showcases the leading U.S. states in foreign trade from 2018 to 2025, reflecting sustained growth in international commerce and export activity. Texas dominates the rankings, with trade volume projected to exceed $450 billion by 2025, driven by its strong oil, energy, and manufacturing exports. California follows closely at around $400 billion, supported by high-tech exports, agricultural goods, and robust trade relations through Pacific ports. New York secures the third position, averaging $300 billion in trade, fueled by finance, luxury goods, and services. Illinois and Michigan maintain consistent performance between $220 billion and $250 billion, largely due to automotive and industrial exports. Florida, Washington, and Ohio record steady increases, each contributing between $180 billion and $200 billion, reflecting growth in logistics, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. Georgia and New Jersey round out the top ten, both surpassing $150 billion, underscoring their importance in container shipping and global trade routes. Overall, the data illustrates that U.S. trade expansion remains concentrated in states with strong infrastructure, diversified economies, and global market access.
| Labels | 2018 (USD billions) | 2019 (USD billions) | 2020 (USD billions) | 2021 (USD billions) | 2022 (USD billions) | 2023 (USD billions) | 2024 (Projected, USD billions) |
2025 (Projected, USD billions) |
| Texas | 400 | 430 | 420 | 450 | 460 | 470 | 485 | 495 |
| California | 300 | 320 | 310 | 330 | 340 | 350 | 360 | 375 |
| New York | 160 | 170 | 165 | 175 | 180 | 185 | 190 | 195 |
| Illinois | 150 | 155 | 150 | 158 | 160 | 165 | 170 | 175 |
| Michigan | 140 | 145 | 142 | 150 | 152 | 158 | 160 | 165 |
| Florida | 130 | 135 | 130 | 140 | 142 | 145 | 150 | 155 |
| Washington | 120 | 125 | 122 | 128 | 130 | 132 | 135 | 140 |
| Ohio | 115 | 118 | 116 | 120 | 122 | 125 | 130 | 135 |
| Georgia | 110 | 113 | 111 | 115 | 118 | 120 | 125 | 130 |
| New Jersey | 105 | 110 | 108 | 112 | 115 | 118 | 120 | 125 |
