U.S. export data

California exports

Goods worth $188 billion were exported from California in 2025, 8.6% of all U.S. exports and #2 of 53 states and territories (Fromerica calculation). The largest market was Mexico, with $34.9 billion. From January–July 2026, exports from California were $112 billion, up 2.8% from the same months of 2025.

Exports, 2025
$188 billion
#2 of 53 states and territories*
January–July 2026
$112 billion
Change vs January–July 2025
▲ +2.8%
* Fromerica calculation

Where California exports go

Goods from California reached 221 countries and territories in 2025. These are the top 20. Countries with a link have a Fromerica export guide with the trade agreement, documents and official contacts.

Exports from California by destination. Values: U.S. Census Bureau; share and change: Fromerica calculation.
#Country2025ShareYTD change
1Mexico $34.9B19%▼ −4.6%
2Canada $17.0B9.0%▼ −9.4%
3Taiwan $14.2B7.6%▼ −1.3%
4Japan $11.0B5.9%▲ +3.4%
5China $10.3B5.5%▼ −5.4%
6South Korea $9.3B4.9%▼ −3.3%
7Netherlands $8.3B4.4%▲ +15%
8Germany $5.9B3.2%▲ +13%
9United Kingdom $5.7B3.0%▼ −8.7%
10Singapore $5.2B2.8%▲ +28%
11Malaysia $4.9B2.6%▲ +22%
12Hong Kong $4.7B2.5%▲ +20%
13India $4.6B2.5%▲ +0.2%
14Australia $4.2B2.2%▼ −12%
15France $3.0B1.6%▼ −12%
16United Arab Emirates $2.7B1.4%▼ −13%
17Belgium $2.6B1.4%▲ +30%
18Vietnam $2.5B1.3%▲ +41%
19Ireland $2.5B1.3%▲ +34%
20Thailand $2.4B1.2%▲ +24%

Top products exported from California

The 25 largest of 1194 product groups (4-digit Harmonized System codes). Linked products have a page with their top markets across the U.S.

Top export products from California.
#Product (HS 4-digit)2025ShareYTD change
1Automatic data processing machines and units thereof $12.4B6.6%▲ +15%
2Parts and accessories $11.5B6.1%▼ −7.9%
3Nuts nesoi, fresh or dried $9.8B5.2%▲ +24%
4Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for $7.3B3.9%▲ +11%
5Civilian aircraft, engines, and parts $7.3B3.9%▼ −14%
6Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences $5.0B2.7%▲ +0.3%
7Human blood $4.9B2.6%▲ +9.3%
8Electronic integrated circuits $4.6B2.4%▲ +4.2%
9Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of $4.1B2.2%▲ +2.1%
10Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude $3.9B2.1%▼ −12%
11Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines $3.1B1.6%▼ −10.0%
12Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing $2.9B1.6%▼ −5.2%
13Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons $2.8B1.5%▼ −32%
14Orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses $2.4B1.3%▼ −1.0%
15Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or $2.3B1.2%▼ −5.7%
16Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 $2.2B1.2%▼ −15%
17Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806 $2.2B1.1%▲ +12%
18Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis $2.2B1.1%▼ −15%
19Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits $1.8B1.0%▲ +17%
20Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices $1.7B0.9%▲ +134%
21Insulated $1.6B0.8%▲ +19%
22Lasers, other than laser diodes $1.4B0.8%▼ −1.3%
23Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included $1.4B0.7%▲ +12%
24Ferrous waste and scrap $1.3B0.7%▲ +6.7%
25Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks $1.2B0.7%▼ −7.1%

Export help in California

The U.S. Small Business Administration's State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) funds state trade offices that help small businesses start or grow exports. Eligible costs and award amounts are set by each state, so check with the trade office in California before you spend. To reach buyers in the markets above, list your company on Fromerica: importers search by product and contact you directly.

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Data source and notes

This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

  • Export values: U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade data (census.gov/foreign-trade), free-alongside-ship (FAS) value in current U.S. dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Latest month available: July 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-26. Figures are shown as published, rounded for display (on a computer, hover over a table value to see the exact figure). The Census Bureau revises past months, and we refresh the data every month.
  • State figures follow the Census Bureau's "origin of movement" series: the state the goods were shipped from on their way to the port of export, which is not necessarily the state where they were produced. States with large ports or distribution hubs can appear higher, and farm states lower.
  • Shares, year-over-year changes and rankings are Fromerica calculations based on these figures. Product names come from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (U.S. International Trade Commission) heading for each 4-digit code.
  • Fromerica is an independent company, not affiliated with any government agency. This page is for information only and is not legal, trade or investment advice.

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