Wisconsin products sent around the world

Wisconsin has a long history of growing and making products, but these products aren’t just used in our state or just in the United States. Over the past five years, Wisconsin companies have exported to foreign countries an average of $23.4 billion worth of products. Not only do these international sales support jobs at local businesses, they also help grow the state’s economy by bringing money in from outside of the state, and the nation.

Take a look at some of Wisconsin’s top exports and which countries they go to. Some of the products – like milk and sausage – are ones you might expect, while others – like silica sands or lab reagents – are less well known.

Whey & Milk Products

Annual Exports: $187.1 million

Rank and Percentage of U.S. Total: 1st | 17%

Top Export Destinations:

  • China: $59 million
  • Canada: $30.9 million
  • Japan: $16.5 million

Soybeans

Annual Exports: $150.2 million

Rank and Percentage of U.S. Total: 15th | 4%

Top Export Destinations:

  • Indonesia: $30 million
  • Vietnam: $25.8 million
  • Mexico: $21.1 million

Sausages

Annual Exports: $150.7 million

Rank and Percentage of U.S. Total: 1st | 20%

Top Export Destinations:

  • Canada: $91.5 million
  • Japan: $27.3 million
  • South Korea: $11.3 million

Prepared or Frozen Cranberries

Annual Exports: $97.8 million

Rank and Percentage of U.S. Total: 1st | 35%

Top Export Destinations:

  • China: $15 million
  • Canada: $11.7 million
  • Netherlands: $9 million

Silica Sands

Annual Exports: $212.6 million

Rank and Percentage of U.S. Total: 1st | 39%

Top Export Destinations:

  • Canada: $205 million
  • Mexico: $7.5 million

Composite Diagnostic/ Lab Reagents

Annual Exports: $258.3 million

Rank and Percentage of U.S. Total: 12th | 2%

Top Export Destinations:

  • Germany: $63 million
  • Canada: $47.1 million
  • China: $27.5 million

Outboard Marine Engines

Annual Exports: $427.5 million

Rank and Percentage of U.S. Total: 1st | 67%

Top Export Destinations:

  • Belgium: $191.2 million
  • Canada: $59.2 million
  • Australia: $44.1 million

Civilian Aircraft, Engines and Parts

Annual Exports: $885.2 million

Rank and Percentage of U.S. Total: 18th | 1%

Top Export Destinations:

  • United Kingdom: $186.6 million
  • Germany: $171.7 million
  • China: $121.2 million