Countries from which Iowa imports the most goods
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- Imports: $32.3 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($23.7 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($4.6 million)
--- Leather art; saddlery, etc.; handbags, etc.; gut articles Articles of leather; saddlery and harnesses; travel goods, handbags, etc.; articles of gut (other than silkworm) ($1.5 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($23.7 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($4.6 million)
--- Leather art; saddlery, etc.; handbags, etc.; gut articles Articles of leather; saddlery and harnesses; travel goods, handbags, etc.; articles of gut (other than silkworm) ($1.5 million)
#30. Slovakia
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- Imports: $33.6 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($14.7 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($5.2 million)
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($4.2 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($14.7 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($5.2 million)
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($4.2 million)
#29. Sweden
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- Imports: $34.3 million
- Largest imports:
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($15.1 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($7.1 million)
--- Dairy prods; birds eggs; honey; other edible animal products ($5.3 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($15.1 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($7.1 million)
--- Dairy prods; birds eggs; honey; other edible animal products ($5.3 million)
#28. Argentina
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- Imports: $35.3 million
- Largest imports:
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($9.3 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($7.1 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($6.3 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($9.3 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($7.1 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($6.3 million)
#27. Finland
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- Imports: $49.8 million
- Largest imports:
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($23.8 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($5.2 million)
--- Miscellaneous edible preparations ($3.5 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($23.8 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($5.2 million)
--- Miscellaneous edible preparations ($3.5 million)
#26. Belgium
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- Imports: $49.8 million
- Largest imports:
--- Knitted or crocheted fabrics ($27.1 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($10.1 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($2.2 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Knitted or crocheted fabrics ($27.1 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($10.1 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($2.2 million)
#25. Israel
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- Imports: $51.3 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($11.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($10.4 million)
--- Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof ($5.1 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($11.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($10.4 million)
--- Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof ($5.1 million)
#24. Turkey
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- Imports: $66.1 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($37.5 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($13.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($13.0 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($37.5 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($13.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($13.0 million)
#23. Hungary
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- Imports: $70.8 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($40.8 million)
--- Milling products; malt; starch; inulin; wheat gluten ($8.5 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($7.5 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($40.8 million)
--- Milling products; malt; starch; inulin; wheat gluten ($8.5 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($7.5 million)
#22. Denmark
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- Imports: $87.2 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($36.2 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($23.6 million)
--- Copper and articles thereof ($8.9 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($36.2 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($23.6 million)
--- Copper and articles thereof ($8.9 million)
#21. South Korea
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- Imports: $88.0 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($26.8 million)
--- Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations ($17.0 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($16.5 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($26.8 million)
--- Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations ($17.0 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($16.5 million)
#20. Poland
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- Imports: $89.0 million
- Largest imports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($73.0 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($5.8 million)
--- Rubber and articles thereof ($2.1 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($73.0 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($5.8 million)
--- Rubber and articles thereof ($2.1 million)
#19. Malaysia
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- Imports: $100.4 million
- Largest imports:
--- Fertilizers ($98.1 million)
--- Rubber and articles thereof ($2.0 million)
--- Oil seeds; miscellaneous grain, seed, fruit, plants, etc. ($173,350)
- Largest imports:
--- Fertilizers ($98.1 million)
--- Rubber and articles thereof ($2.0 million)
--- Oil seeds; miscellaneous grain, seed, fruit, plants, etc. ($173,350)
#18. Morocco
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- Imports: $106.5 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($34.1 million)
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($32.2 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($12.8 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($34.1 million)
--- Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes ($32.2 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($12.8 million)
#17. Brazil
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- Imports: $112.4 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($26.2 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($17.5 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($14.4 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($26.2 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($17.5 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($14.4 million)
#16. France
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- Imports: $142.6 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($61.3 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($26.7 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($19.6 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($61.3 million)
--- Miscellaneous chemical products ($26.7 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($19.6 million)
#15. Spain
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- Imports: $186.8 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($54.0 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($32.2 million)
--- Furniture, bedding, mattresses, luminaries, light fixtures, prefabricated buildings ($17.7 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($54.0 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($32.2 million)
--- Furniture, bedding, mattresses, luminaries, light fixtures, prefabricated buildings ($17.7 million)
#14. Taiwan
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- Imports: $198.0 million
- Largest imports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($77.0 million)
--- Copper and articles thereof ($54.4 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($19.2 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($77.0 million)
--- Copper and articles thereof ($54.4 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($19.2 million)
#13. Thailand
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- Imports: $226.3 million
- Largest imports:
--- Organic chemicals ($202.6 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($12.8 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($2.1 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Organic chemicals ($202.6 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($12.8 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($2.1 million)
#12. Switzerland
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- Imports: $236.2 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($213.2 million)
--- Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials ($10.5 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($6.8 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($213.2 million)
--- Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials ($10.5 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($6.8 million)
#11. Austria
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- Imports: $246.5 million
- Largest imports:
--- Organic chemicals ($77.2 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($61.2 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($27.4 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Organic chemicals ($77.2 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($61.2 million)
--- Pharmaceutical products ($27.4 million)
#10. United Kingdom
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- Imports: $251.1 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($153.6 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($39.5 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($9.8 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($153.6 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($39.5 million)
--- Plastics and articles thereof ($9.8 million)
#9. Japan
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- Imports: $277.6 million
- Largest imports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($72.4 million)
--- Footwear, gaiters etc. and parts ($45.2 million)
--- Furniture, bedding, mattresses, luminaries, light fixtures, prefabricated buildings ($35.3 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($72.4 million)
--- Footwear, gaiters etc. and parts ($45.2 million)
--- Furniture, bedding, mattresses, luminaries, light fixtures, prefabricated buildings ($35.3 million)
#8. Vietnam
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- Imports: $293.8 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($161.2 million)
--- Iron and steel ($103.7 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($7.4 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($161.2 million)
--- Iron and steel ($103.7 million)
--- Special classification provisions not elsewhere specified or included ($7.4 million)
#7. Netherlands
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- Imports: $310.5 million
- Largest imports:
--- Organic chemicals ($63.5 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($59.2 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($28.6 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Organic chemicals ($63.5 million)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($59.2 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($28.6 million)
#6. India
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- Imports: $431.7 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($301.4 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($28.0 million)
--- Articles of iron or steel ($20.7 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($301.4 million)
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($28.0 million)
--- Articles of iron or steel ($20.7 million)
#5. Italy
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- Imports: $997.9 million
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($419.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($172.2 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($66.4 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($419.8 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($172.2 million)
--- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof ($66.4 million)
#4. Germany
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- Imports: $1.3 billion
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($280.9 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($227.6 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($219.0 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($280.9 million)
--- Electrical machinery and equipment and parts; sound and TV recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories ($227.6 million)
--- Organic chemicals ($219.0 million)
#3. China
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- Imports: $2.4 billion
- Largest imports:
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($1.0 billion)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($682.1 million)
--- Furniture, bedding, mattresses, luminaries, light fixtures, prefabricated buildings ($177.3 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories ($1.0 billion)
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($682.1 million)
--- Furniture, bedding, mattresses, luminaries, light fixtures, prefabricated buildings ($177.3 million)
#2. Mexico
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- Imports: $3.6 billion
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($449.3 million)
--- Aluminum and articles thereof ($372.6 million)
--- Animal or vegetable fats, oils and waxes ($286.9 million)
- Largest imports:
--- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery etc.; parts ($449.3 million)
--- Aluminum and articles thereof ($372.6 million)
--- Animal or vegetable fats, oils and waxes ($286.9 million)
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Abby Monteil, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
#1. Canada
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