Florida's Major Imports and Exports: Trade Profile

Florida is a global trade gateway — 13 deepwater ports, 20+ commercial airports, and strategic location linking Americas, Europe, Africa.

Top Exports (by value, recent years)

1. Aerospace & Aviation Parts: Engines, components, satellites (Kennedy Space Center, Cecil Spaceport, 2,000+ aviation firms).
2. Citrus & Citrus Products: Oranges, grapefruit, juice concentrate — #1 US, global leader.
3. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Life sciences cluster (J&J, Bristol-Myers, Pfizer, Medtronic).
4. Electronics & Electrical Equipment: Semiconductors, telecom gear, marine electronics.
5. Seafood: Shrimp, stone crab, spiny lobster, grouper, snapper (Gulf & Atlantic).
6. Phosphate & Fertilizers: Bone Valley (central FL) — #1 US phosphate producer.
7. Motor Vehicles & Parts: Assembly (none currently), but parts/logistics hub.

Top Imports

1. Crude Oil & Petroleum Products: Refineries (Port Everglades, Tampa) supply SE US.
2. Motor Vehicles: Imports via Port of Jacksonville, Port Miami, Port Tampa Bay.
3. Industrial Machinery: Construction, agricultural, HVAC, manufacturing equipment.
4. Electronics & Appliances: Consumer goods, components.
5. Fresh Produce (counter-seasonal): Berries, tomatoes, avocados, asparagus from Mexico, Chile, Peru.
6. Apparel & Textiles: Via Miami (hemisphere's apparel logistics hub).

Key Trade Partners

Brazil, China, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Germany, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Canada.

Florida's trade leans Latin America/Caribbean (40%+ of total) — unique among US states.