Wisconsin businesses exported $11.2 billion in goods and services worldwide in the first half of 2017, an 8.2 percent increase over the first six months of 2016, Governor Scott Walker announced today.
State agricultural exports in the first half rose by 8.8 percent over last year, with $1.8 billion in products shipped to 134 countries. In total, the state ranked 19th in the U.S. in total exports and 12th in agricultural exports.
“Our solid first-half export numbers, which outpaced the U.S. increase in exports, is yet another indication of the overall strength of Wisconsin’s economy,” Governor Walker said. “We are seeing more companies of all sizes and industries gain access to new markets and new customers through exporting. This is outstanding news for the state business and farmers.”
Overall, Wisconsin saw first-half increases in a multitude of product categories including miscellaneous grain, seed and fruit which was up 220 percent to $182 million.
The numbers released are based on U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
source: urbanmilwaukee.com
