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Export from Colorado
A short guide for companies selling from Colorado: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What Colorado sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$11 billion
Merchandise exports were US$11,029.0 million in 2025, as first published, including re-exports.
Source: Census Bureau, Exhibit 2 state export origin, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Manufactured goods exports
US$8.83 billion
Manufactured goods exports were US$8,830.0 million in 2025, 80.1 percent of the state's total, computed from Census Exhibit 2.
Source: Census Bureau, Exhibit 2 state export origin, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Top goods exports
2025
- 1. Gold (HS 7108)US$909.1 million
- 2. Fresh or chilled beef (HS 0201)US$822.4 million
- 3. Integrated circuits (HS 8542)US$605.4 million
- 4. Hormones and steroids (HS 2937)US$552.6 million
- 5. Civilian aircraft and partsUS$494 million
- 6. Frozen beef (HS 0202)US$445 million
- 7. Pork (HS 0203)US$363.2 million
- 8. Medical and dental instruments (HS 9018)US$282.8 million
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- 9. Smartphones and telephone sets (HS 8517)US$257.6 million
- 10. Orthopedic and prosthetic appliances (HS 9021)US$230.1 million
- 11. Laboratory and analytical instruments (HS 9027)US$225.2 million
- 12. Steel tanks and vats (HS 7310)US$205.7 million
- 13. Valves and taps (HS 8481)US$196.4 million
- 14. Flow and level measuring instruments (HS 9026)US$183.6 million
- 15. Edible offal (HS 0206)US$145.2 million
- 16. Medicines in measured doses (HS 3004)US$140.3 million
- 17. Corn (HS 1005)US$131.3 million
- 18. Diesel engines (HS 8408)US$130.1 million
- 19. Molybdenum ore (HS 2613)US$129.4 million
- 20. Computers and computer units (HS 8471)US$118 million
- Origin of movement is where goods began their journey to the port, not always where made. For farm and mining goods the state shown generally reflects the port of export, and foreign-trade zone shipments are spread among states. Source (opens in a new tab)
- The ranking's shares are of US$11,510.4 million, the Census Bureau's current 2025 total in its state export data. The exports total shown, US$11,029.0 million, is Exhibit 2's figure as first published, so the two differ. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Where the goods go
2025, share of goods exports
- Mexico14.8%
- Canada14.1%
- Switzerland10.2%
- South Korea5.8%
- Italy5.7%
- China5.6%
- Malaysia4.4%
- Japan4%
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- Netherlands2.7%
- Taiwan2.6%
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
2. What to look into next
Our reading
The research marks medical and dental instruments, orthopedic and prosthetic appliances and laboratory and analytical instruments as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only Colorado’s top destinations overall.
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Based on: Top goods exports
Medical and dental instruments grew 35% from 2024 to 2025; orthopedic and prosthetic appliances grew 32% from 2024 to 2025. A growing line can mean buyers are looking for more; confirm it with that line’s buyers before you plan around it.
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Based on: Top goods exports, against the year before
Promote:Global’s reading of the figures above, not a source’s statement, and not advice.
3. Trade agreements
For Colorado: the United States’ agreements apply
4. What Colorado runs for exporters
Only what Colorado itself runs or asks of exporters, each with its source.
World Trade Center Denver notarizes certificates of origin and provides digital chamber authorization, certificates of free sale and good manufacturing practices certificates for exporters.
Source: World Trade Center Denver, Services (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
The Commercial Service's Denver office serves exporters throughout the states of Colorado and Wyoming, from 1961 Stout Street in Denver.
Source: International Trade Administration, Commercial Service Denver contact page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
SBA's State Trade Expansion Program directory lists Colorado at US$900,000 for fiscal 2024, the latest year it lists, and US$700,000 for fiscal 2023, with a state project director to contact.
Source: SBA, State Trade Expansion Program awardees directory (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
The Boulder Chamber issues certificates of origin online the same day for applications made before 2 p.m., and also issues certificates of free sale and good manufacturing practice certificates.
Source: Boulder Chamber, Digital Export Documents (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Export requirements across the United States: see the steps in Export from the United States
5. Steps to export
The main steps, in order, each with the body responsible and its official page.
Exporting from Colorado
- Ask the Small Business Administration for Colorado's State Trade Expansion Program contact, which helps pay for trade shows, consulting and market research.U.S. Small Business AdministrationOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: SBA, State Trade Expansion Program awardees directory (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Talk to the Commercial Service's Denver office, which serves exporters in Colorado and Wyoming, about markets and buyers.U.S. Commercial Service DenverOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, Commercial Service Denver contact page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Request notarized certificates of origin, certificates of free sale or chamber authorization from World Trade Center Denver.World Trade Center DenverOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: World Trade Center Denver, Services (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Classify your product and check whether it needs an export license before you ship.Bureau of Industry and SecurityOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, export regulations (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
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- File electronic export information in the Automated Export System when goods under one Schedule B number are worth over US$2,500, or need a license.U.S. Census BureauOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, filing export shipments in AES (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
6. Organizations that help exporters
Start with OEDIT, Colorado Revenue and WTC Denver. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
Export development and market information
State economic and trade agency
OEDIT
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Helps international firms set up in Colorado with site searches, market reports, workforce training and networking, and runs state tax credits, cash incentives and job training grants.
Visit OEDIT (opens in a new tab)Source: OEDIT, International Investment (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Get advice
Trade association and services
WTC Denver
World Trade Center Denver
Notarizes certificates of origin, offers trade training and consulting, and is the grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 123.
Visit WTC Denver (opens in a new tab)Source: World Trade Center Denver, Services (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
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Wheat marketing board
CWAC
Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee
Helps Colorado wheat producers build domestic and export sales, and funds wheat education, research and promotion programs.
Visit CWAC (opens in a new tab)Source: Colorado Wheat, About (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Research markets
University economic research center
Leeds Business Research Division
Business Research Division, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder
Publishes the annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook, whose international trade chapter reports Colorado's top export markets and products.
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Colorado Revenue
Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division
Runs Revenue Online for state taxes and the Sales and Use Tax System for municipalities that collect their own sales tax.
Visit Colorado Revenue (opens in a new tab)Source: Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation home, September 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Standards and sector requirements
Land-grant extension service
CSU Extension
Colorado State University Extension
Teaches food safety to Colorado food producers, including an online cottage food safety course updated for the Colorado Cottage Food Act.
Visit CSU Extension (opens in a new tab)Source: CSU Extension, Cottage Food Safety Training (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Chamber of commerce
Boulder Chamber
Issues certificates of origin, certificates of free sale and good manufacturing practice certificates online for exporters, and represents businesses in the Boulder region.
Visit Boulder Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: Boulder Chamber, Digital Export Documents (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Get advice
Chamber and economic development agency
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation
Works with new, expanding and relocating businesses on incentives and property searches, and offers chamber membership.
Visit Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC (opens in a new tab)Source: Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, About Us (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
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- Get advice
Life sciences industry association
CBSA
Colorado BioScience Association
Runs an investor and partnering conference that presents life sciences companies from Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West to investors.
7. Worth knowing
Wheat exports
Colorado Wheat's 2024-2025 annual report says Colorado farmers export about 50 percent of their crop each year and estimates the 2025 crop at 71 million bushels.
What to do: Ask the Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee about overseas market programs before you price wheat sales.
Sources: Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee, annual report 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab); Colorado Wheat, About (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Diesel supply
The Kansas City Fed's October 14, 2026 Beige Book reports intermittent diesel shortages at gas stations in rural Colorado, with some buyers taking early fuel deliveries.
What to do: Confirm fuel and freight terms with your carrier before you quote export prices.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Beige Book, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 14, 2026
Across the United States: see Worth knowing in Export from the United States
8. How Promote:Global helps
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Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of November 4, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.