Canada
Canada and the United States share the largest and most comprehensive trading partnership. Two-way trade between our countries has tripled since the implementation of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement in 1989. Canada is Idaho's largest trading partner, with exports in 2010 totaling $1.16 billion. Geographical proximity and our increased relationship, make Canada an ideal destination for first-time exporters.
Quick Facts
- Location - Northern North America, sharing a border of 7,049 miles, including Alaska, which makes it the longest unprotected border in the world
- Population – 33.7 million
- Size - Slightly larger than the United States
- Exports - Goods frequently sold to Canada from Idaho include: manufactured metals, chemicals, minerals, transportation equipment, and food manufacturers.
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Idaho - Alberta Sister State Relationship
Former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne and Alberta Premier Ralph Klein signed the Idaho-Alberta Sister State Agreement on May 26, 2000. Idaho and Alberta share many traits including pro-business philosophies, rugged individualism and beautiful landscapes. Alberta is just a day away by car or a few hours by plane.
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China
For 2010, $657 million worth of goods were shipped to China, including Hong Kong and Macau, making it Idaho’s fifth largest trading partner. Idaho's trade with China increased by 15.33% from 2009, with a total of $445 million. Idaho's export of manufactured food products increased by 89% from the previous year and the computer and electronic products sector is most profitable with 80.2% of Idaho's exports to China for a total of $357 million in 2010.
Quick Facts
- Location - Eastern Asia, bordering the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea and South China Sea between North Korea and Vietnam
- Population – 1.3 billion
- Size - Slightly smaller than the United States
- Exports - Goods frequently sold to China from Idaho include: high-tech, food manufacturers, machinery (except electrical), paper, and agriculture products.
State of Idaho-China Trade Office
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Idaho - Shanxi Province Sister Relationship
Idaho and Shanxi Province signed a sister-state agreement in 1985.
Idaho - Shanghai Luwan District Government Cooperation Agreement
In 1999, the Idaho Department of Commerce and the Luwan District Government Magistrate signed a cooperative agreement. Since that time, the state of Idaho has opened a representative trade office in the Luwan District and several business, education and governmental delegations have visited Idaho from Luwan.
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Mexico
The United States accounts for nearly 75 percent of total Mexican trade, and Mexico has become the United States' 2nd largest trading partner since the North American Free Trade Agreement began. In 2010, Idaho exported $185 million in goods and services to Mexico. Export of manufactured products is the most profitable sector with 47.1% of Idaho's exports to Mexico for a total of $87.3 million in 2010.
Quick Facts
- Location - The United States and Mexico share a 1,950 mile long border
- Population - 107.4 million
- Size - Slightly less than three times the size of Texas
- Exports - Goods frequently sold to Mexico from Idaho include: food and agriculture products,wood and building materials, high tech, hides and leather goods.
State of Idaho-Mexico Trade Office
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Idaho - Jalisco Sister State Relationship
Idaho and Jalisco, Mexico, established a sister-state relationship in 1996. Idaho maintains a trade office in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco. The office is jointly managed by the Idaho Department of Commerce and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
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Taiwan
For 2010, $627.6 million worth of goods were shipped to Taiwan. Currently, Taiwan is Idaho's third largest export market. Idaho's export of machinery products (except electrical) increased by 399% from the previous year. Computer and electronic products is the most profitable industry with 88.2% of Idaho's exports to Taiwan for a total of $553.8 million in 2010.
Quick Facts
- Location - An island in the Pacific Ocean, separated from the mainland of southern China by the 100 mile wide Formosa Strait
- Population - 23 million
- Size - Slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined
- Exports - Goods frequently sold to Taiwan from Idaho include: computer and electronic products, nesoi, paper, chemicals and machinery (except electrical).
State of Idaho-Taiwan Trade Office
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State of Idaho - Taiwan Province Sister-Relationship
Idaho and Taiwan signed a cooperative agreement in 1984. In the fall of 2004, the two parties signed a reaffirmation agreement to cooperate in exchanges of business, education, tourism and agriculture.
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Global Exports
Trade Statistics
Export sales by Idaho companies reached a record high with over $5.15 billion during 2010. A 32.82% increase in exports, places Idaho among the ten states that grew the most on the export sector. Idaho companies are now selling goods and services to 156 countries around the world.
Idaho Trade Fun Facts for 2010:
- Idaho exported $17.9 million worth of edible vegetables to Spain.
- Idaho sold over $13 million of silver to the U.K.
- Japan bought $63 million worth of paper and paperboard from Idaho.
- Turkey imported $200,000 worth of arms and ammunition from Idaho.
- Over $8.7 million of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits were exported to the Netherlands.
- Chilie bought more than $5 million worth of dairy products from Idaho.
- Idaho exported $2.5 million worth of leather products to Colombia.
- Uganda bought $403,000 of civilian aircraft parts and equipment from Idaho.
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Additional Information
For further information regarding Idaho exports, please contact Anjuli Waybright at (208) 334-2650 ext. 2160 or by e-mail at Anjuli.Waybright@trade.idaho.gov.
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