Canada is the No. 1 export market for U.S. goods. Arkansas exports $1.1 billion in goods to Canada annually. Canada also the No. 2 source of foreign direct investment in the U.S. There are nearly 50 Canadian-owned companies in the Natural State that employee more than 4,200 Arkansans.

Export growth increases jobs by generating new business for Arkansas’ manufacturers, services providers and farmers. Imports support jobs and keep costs low, helping Arkansas businesses compete and saving Arkansas families real dollars at the cash register.

The Arkansas Foreign Owned Business Report identifies Arkansas companies that are subsidiaries of foreign
parents.

Arkansas has a diverse economy ranging from aerospace and defense to agriculture, tourism, retail, and services among many others. This summary gives highly detailed information and statistics on trade supported employment, exports in goods and services, as well as detailed trends regarding Arkansas’s most important export markets as they relate to the Western Hemisphere.

These reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service are the most accurate data we have on the value of Arkansas’ agriculture export value. The USDA ERS estimates the value of State exports of total and selected commodities based on U.S. farm-cash-receipts data.

This U.S. Census Bureau report from the Origin of Movement Series illustrates the top exports from Arkansas, their share of the export value, and the top export markets for the past three years.

Arkansas has a diverse economy ranging from aerospace and defense to agriculture, tourism, retail, and services among many others. This summary gives highly detailed information and statistics on trade supported employment, exports in goods and services, as well as detailed trends regarding Arkansas’s most important export markets as they relate to the Western Hemisphere.

This U.S. Census Bureau report from the Origin of Movement Series illustrates the top imports to Arkansas, their share of the import value, and the top import countries of origin for the past three years.

Arkansas has a diverse economy ranging from aerospace and defense to agriculture, tourism, retail, and services among many others. This summary gives highly detailed information and statistics on trade supported employment, exports in goods and services, as well as detailed trends regarding Arkansas’s most important export markets as they relate to the Western Hemisphere.

The Arkansas District Export Council Arkansas and the World Trade Center Arkansas prepared a survey to learn about the anticipated impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on Arkansas businesses. The survey was sent to Arkansas companies on March 15, 2018.

This page from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the balance, exports and imports for 2017 and 2017, along with the percent change and dollar change between the two. The last column of the table shows the last time the percent change (or dollar change) was larger. Other interesting facts about the International Trade in Goods and Services report can also be read.

ArkanStats is a digital dashboard that provides data, information, and analysis ranging from quality of life to key economic indicators for those interested in the economic development of Arkansas. ArkanStats developed by the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI).

This interactive report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce analyzes the impact of retaliatory tariffs announced by China, the EU, Mexico and Canada on each state. Retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries on U.S. exports could make American-made goods more expensive, potentially resulting in lost sales.

This interactive map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture divides the globe into regions with links to individual countries and further data and analysis resources regarding American agriculture exports.

An analysis by Eric J. Wailes, Alvaro Durand-Morat, Department of Agricultural Economics and
Agribusiness, and Leah English, Center for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability, all part of the University
of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

This is report from Business Round Table highlights some of the most significant facts about Arkansas’ need for trade. It covers jobs generated and tied to trade, foreign direct investment a wide range of insightful facts about Arkansas trade.

This is report from from the Small Business Administration provides an overall description of the health and industry breakdown of Arkansas small businesses.

Arkansas has seen a rise in overall services
exports since 2006, boosting state economic
growth and jobs, and contributing to the overall
U.S. services trade surplus of $248 billion in
2016.

Although a State’s actual agricultural export value cannot be measured directly, USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimates State exports of total and selected commodities based on U.S. farm-cash-receipts data. State shares of U.S. farm receipts are updated annually in calculating State-level export values to foreign countries. This interactive chart is useful in highlighting each states contribution to overall U.S. exports.

Arkansas exports nearly $6 billion a year, with international trade supporting over 348,000 jobs in the state. As the headquarters for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Arkansas has seen firsthand how engagement in the global economy can drive growth and create jobs.

Detailed information from the Office of the United Stated Trade Representative

A highly readable, visual report from the International Trade Administration featuring data on exports, jobs and foreign investment in Arkansas. *Note: this report does not include aggregate exports from metropolitan areas that cross state lines.*

The Open Data Network allows users to search key demographic and economic indicators for each state over multiple years. We recommend using this tool for those seeking data on Arkansas exports, jobs, education, demographic and geographic information.

This report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce highlight facts and dispels myths on NAFTA from a national perspective. The information is highly relevant to Arkansas.

The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism offers a list of unique products made in Arkansas.

The Center for Manufacturing Research offers an insightful report on Arkansas manufacturing. Page 2 provides information on exports.

This report from the National Retail Federation illustrated why trade matters significantly to Arkansas retailers and families.

This report from Trade Benefits America highlights how trade and NAFTA drives growth, investment and job creation in Arkansas.

This report from the Institute for Economic Advancement from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock highlights export recover and growth since the Great Recession in 2008.

This highly detailed, deep report on trade that comes from the Office of the President. This report highlights the trade policy objectives of the Trump Administration. Use the table of contents to find areas specific to your needs an interests.

This is an in-depth report from our sister organization, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, of which we are the export promotion arm. The report compares Arkansas Export Statistics and Categories with broader trends in US Exports.

This data from the United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service provides demographic information that covers Arkansas citizens, agricultural producers and farm characteristics.

Federal Reserve Bank Economic Data (FRED) offers this graph of Arkansas GDP growth. It is especially noteworthy to track this GDP Growth in the context of NAFTA’s implementation, which has contributed to the growth.