Washington export activity
Value of Washington exports
2018 ($ Millions)
| Industry | Value |
|---|---|
| Total all Industries | $77,700 |
| Civilian Aircraft, Engines & Parts | $41,796 |
| Corn (Maize), Other than Seed Corn | $3,697 |
| Soybeans, Nesoi | $2,438 |
| Wheat and Meslin, Nesoi | $2,039 |
| Petrol Oil Bitum Mineral | $1,229 |
| Ultrasonic Scanning Apparatus | $871 |
| Potatoes, Prepared etc., No Vinegar etc., Frozen | $798 |
| Apples, Fresh | $760 |
| Flours and Meals of Soybeans | $705 |
| LT Oils, Preps GT=70% Petroleum/Bitumen | $557 |
1997 to 2018
Inflation-Adjusted to 2018 Dollars
- Between 1997 and 2005, Washington exports averaged of $40 billion of goods per year.
- Between 2004 and 2008, total exports jumped from $34 billion to $55 billion due largely to a doubling of transportation equipment exports. The leveling off in 2008 was a result of a disruption in aircraft orders due to a protracted labor/management dispute. The slowdown in 2009 exports was due to the global recession.
- Transportation equipment, primarily aircraft and parts, accounted for over 53.8 percent of Washington exports in 2018.
- Washington has consistently ranked in the top states in exports during the last decade, and in 2018 ranked 4th in total value of exports behind Texas, New York and California.
Data source:
- Foreign Trade: U.S. Census Bureau
Last modified: May 22, 2019
E-mail: OFM.Forecasting@ofm.wa.gov
