Trade & Export
International Trade
Texas is a leader in the global marketplace. The State of Texas has led the nation in export revenue for ten consecutive years (2002 – 2011) with a total of $249.86 billion in 2011. Continuing to foster a superior climate for job growth, opportunity and prosperity for the people of Texas are among the top priorities of Governor Rick Perry. Trade benefits small business in Texas; 92 percent of the 26,265 companies that exported goods in 2008 were small and medium-sized enterprises.
Products from the State of Texas are shipped around the globe each year. The state's top value-added exports in 2011 were Petroleum and Coal Products; Chemicals; Computer and Electronics Products; Machinery (non-electrical); and Transportation Equipment. The state's top exporting partners were Mexico, Canada, China (mainland), Brazil, and The Netherlands.
2011 Texas Export Countries
(in billions - rounded)
| Total, All Countries | $249.9 |
| Mexico | $86.6 |
| Canada | $22.0 |
| China | $10.9 |
| Brazil | $10.0 |
| Netherlands | $9.0 |
| Other Countries | $111.3 |
2011 Texas Export Commodities
(in billions - rounded)
| Total, All Industries | $249.9 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products | $51.3 |
| Machinery, Except Electrical | $27.6 |
| Transportation Equipment | $21.6 |
| Computer and Electronic Products | $42.0 |
| Chemicals | $46.6 |
| Other Commodities | $60.8 |
2011 U.S. Exports - $1.5 trillion
(State totals in billions - rounded)
| Texas | $249.9 |
| California | $159.4 |
| New York | $82.9 |
| Florida | $64.8 |
| Washington | $64.6 |
| Other States | $859.1 |
