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Countries Kentucky imports the most goods from

The U.S. in 2020 imported $2.8 trillion of goods and services, down $294.5 billion from 2019 largely due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the economy has recovered, imports have expanded and the U.S. trade deficit has widened. In May, the foreign-trade gap in goods and services grew by 3.1% over the month prior to a seasonally adjusted $71.2 billion.

All U.S. states import goods from around the world, bringing in products necessary for state industry, recreation, and tourism. But what is imported—and from where—varies from state to state. Stacker compiled a list of countries that Kentucky imports the most goods from using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by the highest value of imports in 2020 with Kentucky. Keep reading to see where your state is importing the most goods from.

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#30. Turkey

– Imports: $131.4 million
– Largest imports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($82.7 million)
— Miscellaneous Edible Preparations ($13.8 million)
— Wadding, Felt Etc; Sp Yarn; Twine, Ropes Etc. ($7.8 million)

– Total trade: $262.9 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $131.4 million
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($44.7 million)
— Arms And Ammunition; Parts And Accessories Thereof ($20.7 million)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($3.1 million)

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#29. Dominican Republic

– Imports: $150.0 million
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($68.5 million)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($61.8 million)
— Tobacco And Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes ($13.1 million)

– Total trade: $300.0 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $150.0 million
– Largest exports:
— Plastics And Articles Thereof ($4.9 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($2.7 million)
— Printed Books, Newspapers Etc; Manuscripts Etc ($2.2 million)

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#28. El Salvador

– Imports: $161.2 million
– Largest imports:
— Apparel Articles And Accessories, Knit Or Crochet ($152.2 million)
— Apparel Articles And Accessories, Not Knit Etc. ($4.5 million)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($2.0 million)

– Total trade: $322.4 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $161.2 million
– Largest exports:
— Plastics And Articles Thereof ($1.0 million)
— Food Industry Residues & Waste; Prep Animal Feed ($903,377)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($759,785)

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#27. Indonesia

– Imports: $171.9 million
– Largest imports:
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($69.3 million)
— Footwear, Gaiters Etc. And Parts Thereof ($35.8 million)
— Apparel Articles And Accessories, Knit Or Crochet ($10.9 million)

– Total trade: $343.9 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $171.9 million
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($6.8 million)
— Miscellaneous Chemical Products ($4.6 million)
— Food Industry Residues & Waste; Prep Animal Feed ($3.0 million)

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#26. Poland

– Imports: $206.0 million
– Largest imports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($98.9 million)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($49.2 million)
— Art Of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica Etc. ($11.8 million)

– Total trade: $412.0 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $206.0 million
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($113.1 million)
— Paper & Paperboard & Articles (inc Papr Pulp Artl) ($12.2 million)
— Rubber And Articles Thereof ($9.1 million)

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#25. Israel

– Imports: $219.4 million
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($121.1 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($23.5 million)
— Miscellaneous Articles Of Base Metal ($16.4 million)

– Total trade: $438.8 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $219.4 million
– Largest exports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($60.8 million)
— Soap Etc; Waxes, Polish Etc; Candles; Dental Preps ($20.7 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($11.1 million)

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#24. Spain

– Imports: $228.8 million
– Largest imports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($131.7 million)
— Vehicles, Except Railway Or Tramway, And Parts Etc ($23.5 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($14.7 million)

– Total trade: $457.5 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $228.8 million
– Largest exports:
— Beverages, Spirits And Vinegar ($49.7 million)
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($34.2 million)
— Vehicles, Except Railway Or Tramway, And Parts Etc ($13.4 million)

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#23. Brazil

– Imports: $315.6 million
– Largest imports:
— Inorg Chem; Prec & Rare-earth Met & Radioact Compd ($114.1 million)
— Iron And Steel ($45.8 million)
— Special Classification Provisions, Nesoi ($31.0 million)

– Total trade: $631.1 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $315.6 million
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($1.4 billion)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($99.6 million)
— Plastics And Articles Thereof ($41.4 million)

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#22. Philippines

– Imports: $466.1 million
– Largest imports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($299.0 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($138.4 million)
— Special Classification Provisions, Nesoi ($12.0 million)

– Total trade: $932.1 million ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $466.1 million
– Largest exports:
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($3.7 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($2.8 million)
— Plastics And Articles Thereof ($2.2 million)

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#21. Austria

– Imports: $575.0 million
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($475.0 million)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($44.0 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($26.4 million)

– Total trade: $1.1 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $575.0 million
– Largest exports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($555.8 million)
— Furniture; Bedding Etc; Lamps Nesoi Etc; Prefab Bd ($7.6 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($6.7 million)

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#20. Thailand

– Imports: $597.8 million
– Largest imports:
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($254.8 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($130.3 million)
— Aluminum And Articles Thereof ($47.4 million)

– Total trade: $1.2 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $597.8 million
– Largest exports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($9.1 million)
— Rubber And Articles Thereof ($8.0 million)
— Miscellaneous Chemical Products ($7.7 million)

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#19. Belgium

– Imports: $746.5 million
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($622.5 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($67.4 million)
— Plastics And Articles Thereof ($15.3 million)

– Total trade: $1.5 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $746.5 million
– Largest exports:
— Plastics And Articles Thereof ($55.2 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($45.7 million)
— Organic Chemicals ($38.2 million)

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#18. Korea, South

– Imports: $748.4 million
– Largest imports:
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($411.9 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($189.8 million)
— Vehicles, Except Railway Or Tramway, And Parts Etc ($34.6 million)

– Total trade: $1.5 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $748.4 million
– Largest exports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($74.1 million)
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($56.2 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($40.6 million)

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#17. Sweden

– Imports: $808.8 million
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($481.6 million)
— Tools, Cutlery Etc. Of Base Metal & Parts Thereof ($126.0 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($122.4 million)

– Total trade: $1.6 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $808.8 million
– Largest exports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($159.3 million)
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($4.7 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($2.1 million)

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#16. Vietnam

– Imports: $832.3 million
– Largest imports:
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($287.3 million)
— Footwear, Gaiters Etc. And Parts Thereof ($141.5 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($106.0 million)

– Total trade: $1.7 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $832.3 million
– Largest exports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($6.7 million)
— Wood And Articles Of Wood; Wood Charcoal ($6.3 million)
— Miscellaneous Chemical Products ($3.8 million)

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#15. Taiwan

– Imports: $926.9 million
– Largest imports:
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($331.1 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($310.2 million)
— Special Classification Provisions, Nesoi ($93.3 million)

– Total trade: $1.9 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $926.9 million
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($71.7 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($18.6 million)
— Miscellaneous Chemical Products ($15.4 million)

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#14. United Kingdom

– Imports: $932.7 million
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($444.0 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($163.9 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($57.2 million)

– Total trade: $1.9 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $932.7 million
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($1.8 billion)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($292.9 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($76.9 million)

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#13. Singapore

– Imports: $1.2 billion
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($960.5 million)
— Special Classification Provisions, Nesoi ($207.7 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($40.1 million)

– Total trade: $2.5 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $1.2 billion
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($336.6 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($43.9 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($42.3 million)

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#12. France

– Imports: $1.3 billion
– Largest imports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($758.6 million)
— Beverages, Spirits And Vinegar ($95.7 million)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($84.6 million)

– Total trade: $2.6 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $1.3 billion
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($1.4 billion)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($69.0 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($63.9 million)

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#11. India

– Imports: $1.6 billion
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($1.2 billion)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($64.5 million)
— Apparel Articles And Accessories, Not Knit Etc. ($47.1 million)

– Total trade: $3.2 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $1.6 billion
– Largest exports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($26.6 million)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($18.2 million)
— Plastics And Articles Thereof ($17.7 million)

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#10. Netherlands

– Imports: $2.1 billion
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($1.8 billion)
— Special Classification Provisions, Nesoi ($158.5 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($39.7 million)

– Total trade: $4.2 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $2.1 billion
– Largest exports:
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($255.9 million)
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($170.6 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($96.2 million)

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#9. Malaysia

– Imports: $2.2 billion
– Largest imports:
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($1.9 billion)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($143.8 million)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($92.2 million)

– Total trade: $4.4 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $2.2 billion
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($304.2 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($37.9 million)
— Aluminum And Articles Thereof ($12.9 million)

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#8. Italy

– Imports: $2.3 billion
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($1.5 billion)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($366.2 million)
— Organic Chemicals ($87.8 million)

– Total trade: $4.6 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $2.3 billion
– Largest exports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($38.6 million)
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($31.6 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($14.7 million)

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#7. Germany

– Imports: $2.5 billion
– Largest imports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($697.0 million)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($515.7 million)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($224.8 million)

– Total trade: $5.0 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $2.5 billion
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($302.6 million)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($232.5 million)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($61.8 million)

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#6. Canada

– Imports: $3.6 billion
– Largest imports:
— Aluminum And Articles Thereof ($808.0 million)
— Vehicles, Except Railway Or Tramway, And Parts Etc ($486.2 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($379.4 million)

– Total trade: $7.3 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $3.6 billion
– Largest exports:
— Vehicles, Except Railway Or Tramway, And Parts Etc ($2.7 billion)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($944.5 million)
— Plastics And Articles Thereof ($416.9 million)

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#5. Ireland

– Imports: $3.8 billion
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($3.3 billion)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($352.5 million)
— Special Classification Provisions, Nesoi ($62.5 million)

– Total trade: $7.5 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $3.8 billion
– Largest exports:
— Live Animals ($26.2 million)
— Wood And Articles Of Wood; Wood Charcoal ($22.2 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($16.1 million)

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#4. Switzerland

– Imports: $5.4 billion
– Largest imports:
— Special Classification Provisions, Nesoi ($4.6 billion)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($646.5 million)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($58.3 million)

– Total trade: $10.9 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $5.4 billion
– Largest exports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($10.9 million)
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($9.1 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($3.5 million)

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#3. China

– Imports: $5.8 billion
– Largest imports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($2.1 billion)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($1.2 billion)
— Toys, Games & Sport Equipment; Parts & Accessories ($907.2 million)

– Total trade: $11.5 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $5.8 billion
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($671.7 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($152.5 million)
— Pharmaceutical Products ($140.5 million)

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#2. Japan

– Imports: $6.3 billion
– Largest imports:
— Pharmaceutical Products ($3.0 billion)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($1.3 billion)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($627.2 million)

– Total trade: $12.6 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $6.3 billion
– Largest exports:
— Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof ($116.3 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($104.1 million)
— Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc ($79.5 million)

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#1. Mexico

– Imports: $6.9 billion
– Largest imports:
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($3.2 billion)
— Vehicles, Except Railway Or Tramway, And Parts Etc ($1.0 billion)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($829.9 million)

– Total trade: $13.8 billion ($-0 trade deficit)
– Exports: $6.9 billion
– Largest exports:
— Vehicles, Except Railway Or Tramway, And Parts Etc ($468.9 million)
— Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts ($395.4 million)
— Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts ($319.2 million)

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