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Ohio Exports Record 3% Increase in First Half
WASHINGTON -- Exports of Ohio merchandise increased 3% in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago, the U.S.Department of Commerce reports. Exports grew to $25.3 billion from $24.7 billion, a record high export level for the state.
“This new export data from the first half of 2013 show states across the country have more businesses marketing their products abroad and creating thousands of new jobs in their local communities," said Francisco Sanchez, under secretary of commerce for international trade at the U.S. International Trade Administration. "This data confirms that our efforts to help American businesses compete globally are having an impact right here in Ohio. The United States is selling more goods and services to the rest of the world than ever before.”
Sales of Ohio’s merchandise abroad in the first six months outpaced the 2012 figures to many countries: Russia (+125%), Saudi Arabia (+91%), the United Arab Emirates (+90%), South Korea (+36%) and China (+16%). Key merchandise export categories include transportation equipment, machinery manufactures, chemicals, computer and electronic products and fabricated metal products.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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