U.S. Trade with Japan in 2010

By: Terri, US Census Bureau Foreign Trade Division

Japan suffered a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami. While it’s too soon to know what repercussions this may have on U.S. trade, I decided to look at how Japan played a role in the trade figures in 2010.

Interesting Facts

In 2010, Japan was the 4th largest trading partner (exports and imports) by dollar value.
Japan was the largest importer of U.S. wheat (non-durum) and corn (non-seed) by dollar value in 2010.
Over the last five years (2006-2010), Japan has the third largest growth rate at over 31% for U.S. soybeans.
Japan was the 2nd largest supplier of television and video cameras to the U.S. in 2010.
While the 2nd largest supplier of new passenger cars and vehicles, Japan was the largest supplier of mid-size cars to the U.S. in 2010.

Source: US Trade Online