GRAPHIC: Almost one-third of Midwest ag exports despatched to Asian markets

Nearly all of Midwest-produced agriculture exports stay in North America, however practically one-third are despatched to Asia. 

The Midwest exported $13.28 billion in agricultural merchandise in 2023, in accordance with U.S. Census Bureau commerce information, which categorizes the Midwest as 12 central states. 

Almost two-thirds of these exports had been destined for North American markets, particularly Mexico and Canada, whereas 30% went to Asia.

Illinois led the area for agriculture exports, contributing one-third of the full Midwest exports, adopted by Iowa and Kansas, which accounted for 11% and 10%, respectively. The U.S. Division of Agriculture’s newest annual agricultural exports report highlights Illinois and Iowa because the nation’s prime exporters of soybeans, corn, and animal feed globally.