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Export from Florida
A short guide for companies selling from Florida: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What Florida sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$78.9 billion
Merchandise exports were US$78,875.6 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$51.7 billion
Manufactured goods exports were US$51,745.3 million in 2025, 65.6 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. Civilian aircraft, engines and partsUS$12.9 billion
- 2. Smartphones and network equipment (HS 8517)US$5.73 billion
- 3. Medicines in dosage form (HS 3004)US$3.62 billion
- 4. Turbojets and gas turbines (HS 8411)US$2.44 billion
- 5. Motor cars (HS 8703)US$2.4 billion
- 6. Computers and data processing units (HS 8471)US$2.4 billion
- 7. Integrated circuits (HS 8542)US$2 billion
- 8. Mixed fertilizers (HS 3105)US$1.58 billion
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- 9. Medical and surgical instruments (HS 9018)US$1.04 billion
- 10. Gold (HS 7108)US$951.7 million
- 11. Motor vehicle parts (HS 8708)US$896.1 million
- 12. Valves and taps (HS 8481)US$786.1 million
- 13. Yachts and pleasure boats (HS 8903)US$733.6 million
- 14. Perfumes and toilet waters (HS 3303)US$686.2 million
- 15. Orthopedic and prosthetic appliances (HS 9021)US$595.8 million
- 16. Blood products and vaccines (HS 3002)US$573.3 million
- 17. Polyamides (HS 3908)US$568.7 million
- 18. Pumps for liquids (HS 8413)US$556.9 million
- 19. Aircraft parts (HS 8807)US$534.8 million
- 20. Electrical control panels (HS 8537)US$523.2 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$79,102.7 million, the Census Bureau's current 2025 total in its state export data. The exports total shown, US$78,875.6 million, is Exhibit 2's figure as first published, so the two differ slightly. 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
- Brazil7.7%
- Canada7.1%
- Mexico6.9%
- Germany6.7%
- Colombia3.4%
- Chile3.3%
- United Arab Emirates3.2%
- United Kingdom3.1%
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- Paraguay3.1%
- Dominican Republic2.7%
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 medicines in dosage form, medical and surgical instruments and motor vehicle parts as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only Florida’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
Medicines in dosage form grew 43% from 2024 to 2025; motor vehicle parts grew 18% 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 Florida: the United States’ agreements apply
4. What Florida runs for exporters
Only what Florida itself runs or asks of exporters, each with its source.
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services stopped issuing export certificates, certificates of free sale included, on December 31, 2018; SelectFlorida now issues them for food and non-food items.
Source: Florida Agriculture, export certificates page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The department's export page sends exporters to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for phytosanitary certificate issuance and tracking.
Source: Florida Agriculture, exporting agricultural products page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The department and the Southern United States Trade Association hold export education seminars in the state, and the association offers a 50 percent cost share.
Source: Florida Agriculture, exporting agricultural products page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce issues certificates of free sale, good manufacturing practice and origin online through Swiftdox, and can have them legalized and apostilled.
Source: Greater Miami Chamber, online export documents (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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The Florida SBDC Network received an SBA State Trade Expansion Program grant; awards can cover trade show fees, travel, sample shipments, export credit insurance fees, translation and marketing plans.
Source: Florida International University, GrowBiz, December 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of December 8, 2025
Florida Atlantic University's SBDC lists an Export Marketing Plan for qualified new-to-export companies at US$4,000, or US$500 after a US$3,500 scholarship.
Source: Florida Atlantic University, SBDC international trade page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 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 Florida
- Ask a Florida SBDC about an Export Marketing Plan before you pick a market; the center at Florida Atlantic University lists the plan and its price.Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic UniversityUS$4,000, or US$500 with a US$3,500 scholarshipOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Florida Atlantic University, SBDC international trade page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Ask a Florida SBDC whether State Trade Expansion Program grants can cover a trade show fee, translation, sample shipment or export credit insurance cost.Florida SBDC at FIUOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Florida International University, GrowBiz, December 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of December 8, 2025
- When a buyer asks for a certificate of free sale, request it from SelectFlorida, which issues them for food and non-food products.SelectFlorida, Inc.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Florida Agriculture, export certificates page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 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 page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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- File electronic export information in the Automated Export System when a shipment needs it.U.S. Census BureauOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, AES filing page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
6. Organizations that help exporters
Start with SelectFlorida, Florida Revenue and Commercial Service Fort Lauderdale. 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
- Get advice
State trade and investment agency
SelectFlorida
SelectFlorida, Inc.
Serves as the state's official international commerce organization and issues certificates of free sale for food and non-food products.
Visit SelectFlorida (opens in a new tab)Source: Florida Agriculture, export certificates page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Federal export assistance office
Commercial Service Fort Lauderdale
U.S. Commercial Service Fort Lauderdale
Offers export counseling and training on export topics to Florida exporters, with regional export assistance partners.
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Federal export assistance office
Commercial Service Miami
U.S. Commercial Service Miami
Offers export counseling and training on export topics to Florida exporters, with regional export assistance partners.
Visit Commercial Service Miami (opens in a new tab)Source: Commercial Service, Miami events page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
University small business center
FSBDC at FIU
Florida SBDC at FIU
Provides free and low-cost consulting and training for small businesses, including international trade consulting.
Visit FSBDC at FIU (opens in a new tab)Source: Florida SBDC at FIU, frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Florida Revenue
Florida Department of Revenue
Registers employers, collects reemployment tax, assigns rates and audits employers, and publishes a start-up kit covering sales tax and corporate income tax.
Visit Florida Revenue (opens in a new tab)Source: Florida Revenue, reemployment tax page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
Seaport authority
JAXPORT
Jacksonville Port Authority
Runs Jacksonville's container, auto and breakbulk cargo terminals and lists Foreign Trade Zone No. 64 among its cargo services.
Visit JAXPORT (opens in a new tab)Source: JAXPORT, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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- Meet requirements
Seaport authority
Port Canaveral
Canaveral Port Authority
Operates Port Canaveral's cargo facilities and lists Foreign Trade Zone #136 among its cargo services.
Visit Port Canaveral (opens in a new tab)Source: Port Canaveral, latest news, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Standards and sector requirements
- Meet requirements
State agriculture department
Florida Agriculture
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Publishes export readiness tools and holds export education seminars with the Southern United States Trade Association.
Visit Florida Agriculture (opens in a new tab)Source: Florida Agriculture, exporting agricultural products page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Manufacturing Extension Partnership center
FloridaMakes
Offers Florida manufacturers advisors and services such as supply chain help, cybersecurity, workforce training and standards and regulatory compliance.
Visit FloridaMakes (opens in a new tab)Source: FloridaMakes, press releases, 2025 and 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Export advisory council
SFDEC
South Florida District Export Council
Offers free export mentoring, a free online export course of 20 webinars and an exporter's resource database.
Visit SFDEC (opens in a new tab)Source: South Florida District Export Council, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
Regional chamber of commerce
Greater Miami Chamber
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Issues certificates of free sale, good manufacturing practice and origin online, and founded Foreign Trade Zone #32.
Visit Greater Miami Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: Greater Miami Chamber, online export documents (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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- Get advice
Statewide business association
AIF
Associated Industries of Florida
Represents Florida businesses before the state's three branches of government and publishes legislative updates and session priorities.
Visit AIF (opens in a new tab)Source: Associated Industries of Florida, home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
7. Worth knowing
Certificates of free sale
The agriculture department no longer issues export certificates; since December 31, 2018 SelectFlorida issues certificates of free sale for food and non-food products.
What to do: Ask your buyer which certificate and wording the importing country requires before you apply.
Sources: Florida Agriculture, export certificates page (opens in a new tab); Greater Miami Chamber, online export documents (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Cost share for food exports
The agriculture department's export page lists a 50 percent cost share from the Southern United States Trade Association for small companies promoting food and farm products abroad.
What to do: Check eligibility with the association before you commit to a shipment or an event.
Source: Florida Agriculture, exporting agricultural products page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 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 3, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.