Ohio among 16 states to achieve record export levels in 2013
According to the U.S. Commerce Department, Ohio was among 16 states that set new records for exports in 2013. That year, the state achieved $50.5 billion in exports, an increase of 3.9 percent from its 2012 total of $48.6 billion. An additional 10 states experienced merchandise export growth in 2013. "Total merchandise exports from the 50 U.S. states helped contribute to the record-setting value of goods and services exports, which reached $2.3 trillion in 2013" – a new record for the fourth consecutive year. For more, read the full news release and access this interact map with national and state merchandise trade data.
