Illinois Facts

• Illinois placed sixth among the fifty states (#1 in the Midwest) in total exports last year with over $60 billion in international shipments.
• In 2019, products from Illinois were sent to 216 countries.
• Top countries for Illinois' exports are Canada, Mexico, Australia, Germany, China, Japan, Brazil and United Kingdom.
• 90% of Illinois exporters are small and medium-sized businesses and account for 25% of total state exports.
• Direct exports account for nearly 10% of the Gross State Product (GSP).
• Wages for workers in manufacturing and service exporting sectors, where Illinois is strongest, substantially exceed the U.S. average.
• International sales are the key to long-term business survival in today's competitive global environment. Illinois industries with significant export potential include: Industrial Machinery, Agricultural Products, Transportation Equipment, Chemicals, Computers, Electronic/Electrical Products, Metals and Plastics.

Illinois and NAFTA

• Illinois has realized significant benefits from NAFTA related trade.
• Canada and Mexico are Illinois' two largest trading partners importing approximately 42% of Illinois' total exports.
• Illinois exports totaled more than $25 billion to NAFTA country partners in 2019.

Illinois Trade Statistics (Global Edge)

Illinois Export Data (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

Illinois Manufacturing Facts

Illinois in the International Marketplace  (State of Illinois)

Trade Between Illinois And The World (State of Illinois)

United States of Trade

Illinois Exports by Country

Illinois Exports by Commodity

St. Louis, MO-IL Merchandise Exports in 2016

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Illinois