(The Center Square) – Georgia is exporting more than ever before, sending out $60.2 billion in goods to other countries during 2025, according to a new report.
But the Peach State is still importing billions more than it exports, the Georgia Department of Economic Development said Thursday. It imported $150.5 billion in goods.
Exports rose 12.7% when compared to 2024, resetting the record for the fifth consecutive year. Imports were up 3.3%.
Civilian aircraft and ancillary parts were the most exported item, accounting for the largest amount of exports at $16.4 billion, followed by computers, hardware and storage units at $4.4 billion and motor vehicles at $3.9 billion.
The top imports were computers and related items at $12.3 billion, which was closely followed by cars at $12 billion, the report said.
Georgia’s top export partners were Mexico and Canada. Mexico was also a top import partner, followed by South Korea and China, according to the report.
The improvements propelled Georgia into the seventh-largest trade market among the 50 states.
“Georgia is not just keeping pace, it is outpacing the nation in year-over-year growth for trade and export values,” said Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Georgia’s move into the Top 10 exporting states marks a shift in U.S. and global supply chains and highlights new opportunities in Southeast Asia.”
State officials lauded the transportation system. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport, according to multiple sources. The Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick are two of the busiest ports in the country.
“With our coastal and inland ports continuing to grow capacity while we make key investments in other logistics infrastructure, Georgia is well positioned to break even more trade records in the years to come,” Gov. Brian Kemp said.
