Taking stock of U.S. exports to Mexico

In 2011, Mexico was the second-largest importer of U.S. goods, purchasing billions in electronics, transportation equipment and machinery — and a lot of jewelry, beer and cheese. At the end of the year, U.S. businesses had exported about $198 billion in merchandise, a 10-year high. Here is a breakdown of what Mexico bought from each state and how much revenue those exports generated. Read related article.

• More than $2 billion
• $1.5 to $2 billion
• $1 to $1.5 billion
• Less than $1 billion

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Exports of goods to Mexico in 2011

Main export

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Total U.S. merchandise exports to Mexico

All U.S. merchandise exports

2011, billions

1.	Canada	$280.8
2.	Mexico	198.3
3.	China	103.9
4.	Japan	65.7
5.	United Kingdom	55.8
6.	Germany	49.1
7.	South Korea	43.4
8.	Brazil	42.9
9.	Netherlands	42.3
10.	Hong Kong	36.4

SOURCES: Mexico Economic Ministry; The Woodrow Wilson International Center; International Trade Administration. GRAPHIC: Wilson Andrews, Emily Chow and Bill Webster - The Washington Post. Published Sept. 10, 2012.