In 2012, Colorado’s exports increased 11.3 percent, growing to $8.1 billion from $7.3 billion in 2011 according to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and international Trade.
Colorado’s top export markets in 2012:
- Canada – purchased $1.9 billion in exports (up 29.5% from 2011)
- Mexico – purchased $847 million in exports (up 12% from 2011)
- China – purchased $647 million in exports (up 6% from 2011)
Colorado’s key merchandise export categories include computer and electronic products, food and kindred products, machinery, and chemicals.
