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8 #4, March 2009
Wisconsin Export Record Set
 Despite
an overall slowing global economy, Wisconsin exporters broke a record
for international shipments in 2008. Last year, state firms
shipped nearly $20.6 billion worth of products to countries around the
world. That was a 9.2 percent increase over the previous
year. Wisconsin now ranks as the 17th largest exporting state,
compared to 21st in 2006.
“Wisconsin companies aggressively pursued overseas markets and
drove our exports to record levels despite a global economic
slowdown,” said Governor Jim Doyle. “As Governor,
I’m committed to doing all I can to support a climate that
encourages success for our exporters.” Since Governor Doyle
took office, exports have increased by 92 percent.
Exports to Canada, Wisconsin’s largest international market, grew
by 10.2 percent to $6.5 billion. Mexico continued as
Wisconsin’s second-largest export market, as exports grew 18.9
percent to $1.8 billion. China took third place with a 4.4
percent increase to $1.2 billion. Germany ranked fourth with a
19.8 percent increase to $790.4 million. Japan took fifth place with a
10.6 percent increase to $724.4 million.
Industrial machinery, including computer equipment, continues to be
Wisconsin’s top export product category, growing by 11.1 percent
to $6.9 billion. Electrical machinery ranked second with a 3.8
percent increase to $2.4 billion. Medical and scientific
instruments ranked third with a 1.7 percent increase to $2.1
billion. Transportation equipment ranked fourth with a 14.3
percent increase to $2.0 billion. Paper and paperboard took fifth
place with a 5.0 percent decrease to $793.5 million.
More information on Wisconsin exports is available online at http://commerce.wi.gov/IE/IE-ExportData.html.
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