ECONOMIC IMPACT
ILLINOIS’ EXPORTS & FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
Illinois Export Data - 2007-2006
Top 100 Trading Partners Data - (Microsoft Excel Format)
Summary
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ILLINOIS’ EXPORTS & FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
Exporting is a significant portion of Illinois’ Economy
Since 2002, Illinois exports have grown $23 billion
Illinois exports totaled more than $48.7 billion in 2007, an increase of 15.79% from 2006
Illinois became the 5th largest exporting state in the US in 2006, its highest ranking ever
Direct exports accounted for 7.1% of the Gross State Product (GSP) in 2006
500,400 Illinois jobs were supported by exports in 2007
Illinois ranks #1 in the Midwest as a destination for foreign investment
Illinois has attracted 1,576 foreign firms with 5,330 locations
These firms employ over 281,536 Illinois residents
Illinois has realized significant benefits from NAFTA related trade
Canada and Mexico are Illinois’ two largest trading partners importing approximately 35% of Illinois’ total exports
Illinois exports totaled more than $16 billion to NAFTA country partners in 2007
Top 10 Countries for Illinois’ Exports (Billions)