International Export Trade
A foreign export is a commodity produced in the state of Washington that is sold to a foreign country. Washington's major exports include sawlogs, lumber, wood products, wheat, barley, apples and other fruits, seafood, potatoes and other commercial vegetables, Boeing aircraft, computer software, video games, electronic devices, measuring instruments, medical instruments, trucks, and many other consumer goods. Washington's major export trading partners are Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Egypt, Ireland, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and others.
International Import Trade
Any commodity sold in Washington that was produced in another country is a foreign import. Washington's major foreign imports are crude petroleum, paper, newsprint, airplane parts, motor vehicles, electronic equipment, consumer products, footwear, natural gas, manufactured goods, tropical foods, fruits, televisions, communication devices, and more. Major trading partners for Washington imports were Canada, China, Japan, Hong Kong, European Union, and the Philippines among others.
How does the international export trade compare to the international import trade?
Sawlogs are a major import to Washington, while newsprint is a major export.
Major exports are lumber and farm goods; major imports are oil and paper products.
Canada mostly imports from Washington, while China mostly exports to Washington.
Many African nations export goods to Washington and import from Washington.