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Export from New Jersey
A short guide for companies selling from New Jersey: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What New Jersey sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$44.2 billion
Merchandise exports were US$44,175.6 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$27.5 billion
Manufactured goods exports were US$27,451.3 million in 2025, 62.1 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. Platinum (HS 7110)US$4.05 billion
- 2. Passenger cars (HS 8703)US$2.18 billion
- 3. Computers (HS 8471)US$1.97 billion
- 4. Jewelry (HS 7113)US$1.87 billion
- 5. Vaccines, blood products and cultures (HS 3002)US$1.62 billion
- 6. Beauty and skin-care products (HS 3304)US$1.3 billion
- 7. Medical and dental instruments (HS 9018)US$1.22 billion
- 8. Phones and network equipment (HS 8517)US$859.8 million
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- 9. Refined petroleum oils (HS 2710)US$743.1 million
- 10. Flavor and fragrance mixtures (HS 3302)US$727.3 million
- 11. Insulated wire and cable (HS 8544)US$708.7 million
- 12. Diagnostic and laboratory reagents (HS 3822)US$680.1 million
- 13. Precious metal scrap (HS 7112)US$673.1 million
- 14. Iron and steel scrap (HS 7204)US$670.7 million
- 15. Filtering and purifying machinery (HS 8421)US$638.2 million
- 16. Packaged medicines (HS 3004)US$636.4 million
- 17. Orthopedic appliances and artificial body parts (HS 9021)US$595.4 million
- 18. Catalysts and reaction accelerators (HS 3815)US$566.2 million
- 19. Perfumes and toilet waters (HS 3303)US$532.5 million
- 20. Civilian aircraft, engines and partsUS$409 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$44,108.0 million, the Census Bureau's current 2025 total in its state export data. The exports total shown, US$44,175.6 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
- Canada16.8%
- Mexico7.7%
- Netherlands5%
- United Kingdom4.8%
- Germany4.8%
- Japan4.7%
- China4.5%
- France4.4%
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- Italy4%
- South Korea3.8%
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 computers, jewelry and beauty and skin-care products as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only New Jersey’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
Diagnostic and laboratory reagents grew 58% from 2024 to 2025; jewelry grew 26% 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 New Jersey: the United States’ agreements apply
4. What New Jersey runs for exporters
Only what New Jersey itself runs or asks of exporters, each with its source.
The Office of Export Promotion administers the state's STEP grant, which reimburses part of export costs; total program cost is US$533,333, of which US$400,000 is the federal share. Confirm current terms with the office.
Source: Business Action Center, state STEP grant page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The state's STEP grant requires a registered New Jersey business, small under SBA standards, in business a year, tax compliant, with 51 percent United States content.
Source: Business Action Center, state STEP grant page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The state's STEP grant partly reimburses costs such as trade missions, trade show exhibition, website localization, international marketing media, export training workshops and Commerce Department subscription services.
Source: Business Action Center, state STEP grant page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The Office of Export Promotion says its services are free and strictly confidential, and it advises on customs rules and on federal resources abroad.
Source: Business Action Center, Exports page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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The Office of Export Promotion's service received the President's E Star Award in 2017 and 2024, the office's page says.
Source: Business Action Center, Exports page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is one of the 10 Northeast state agricultural promotion agencies that make up Food Export–Northeast, which serves food and seafood exporters in the region.
Source: Food Export, Northeast member states, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
SBA's directory lists the state's STEP award as US$400,000 for fiscal 2024 and US$850,000 for fiscal 2023.
Source: SBA, directory of STEP awardees, fiscal 2024 and 2023 (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 New Jersey
- Ask the Office of Export Promotion for free counseling on your export project, and on whether the state's STEP grant fits it.New Jersey Office of Export PromotionOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Business Action Center, Exports page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Check the STEP grant's eligibility terms with the office, then confirm which costs it reimburses before you book a trade show or build a localized website.New Jersey Office of Export PromotionOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Business Action Center, state STEP grant page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- If you sell food or farm products, ask about Food Export–Northeast programs, which the New Jersey Department of Agriculture belongs to.Food Export–NortheastOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Food Export, Northeast member states, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Ask the Commercial Service office that covers your county, Newark or Trenton, about help in your target market.U.S. Commercial ServiceOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, Commercial Service Newark contact page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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- Classify your goods and check whether an export license is needed, using the export regulations page.Bureau of Industry and SecurityOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, export regulations page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- File Electronic Export Information in the Automated Export System when a shipment is over US$2,500 per Schedule B number or needs a license.U.S. Census BureauUS$2,500 per Schedule B numberOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, filing export shipments through AES, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
6. Organizations that help exporters
Start with Office of Export Promotion and Commercial Service Newark. 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 export promotion office
Office of Export Promotion
New Jersey Office of Export Promotion
Gives free, confidential help with export projects, and runs the state's STEP grant for small companies that sell abroad.
Visit Office of Export Promotion (opens in a new tab)Source: Business Action Center, Exports page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Export assistance center
Commercial Service Newark
U.S. Commercial Service Newark
Counsels companies in nine northern counties on selling abroad, with trade specialists listed by industry.
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- Get advice
Small business counseling network
NJSBDC
New Jersey Small Business Development Centers
Gives no-cost, one-on-one business consultation to small companies, including help deciding whether and how to export.
Visit NJSBDC (opens in a new tab)Source: International Trade Administration, Newark export assistance partners, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
Regional food export association
Food Export–Northeast
Food Export USA–Northeast
Regional body
Offers export education, buyer missions and marketing help to food and seafood companies through its Northeast state agency members, which include New Jersey.
Visit Food Export–Northeast (opens in a new tab)Source: Food Export, Northeast member states, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Division of Taxation
Runs the state tax portal and publishes guidance and forms for corporation business tax, sales and use tax and employer withholding.
Visit Division of Taxation (opens in a new tab)Source: Division of Taxation home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
Port authority
South Jersey Ports
South Jersey Port Corporation
Runs five marine terminals in southern New Jersey and lists Foreign-Trade Zone 142 among its facilities.
Visit South Jersey Ports (opens in a new tab)Source: South Jersey Ports home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Standards and sector requirements
Manufacturing extension center
NJMEP
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
Gives small and mid-sized manufacturers quality systems training and cybersecurity compliance services, under the federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
Visit NJMEP (opens in a new tab)Source: NJMEP, Who is NJMEP, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
District export council
New Jersey DEC
New Jersey District Export Council
Brings together experienced international business professionals who guide companies and work with the Commercial Service offices in the state.
Visit New Jersey DEC (opens in a new tab)Source: New Jersey District Export Council home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
State business association
NJBIA
New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Represents businesses in state policy and offers members training, human resources and payroll services.
Visit NJBIA (opens in a new tab)Source: NJBIA, About, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
7. Worth knowing
State export grant funding
The state's STEP grant has a total program cost of US$533,333, with a federal share of US$400,000, and SBA lists a US$850,000 award for fiscal 2023.
What to do: Ask the Office of Export Promotion which costs are reimbursable before you commit to an export expense.
Sources: Business Action Center, state STEP grant page (opens in a new tab); SBA, directory of STEP awardees, fiscal 2024 and 2023 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
South Jersey port cargo
South Jersey Ports runs five terminals in three municipalities; the Philadelphia Fed reported in June 2026 that dock cargo there is an early indicator of industrial demand, amid tariff-driven uncertainty.
What to do: Ask your carrier or terminal about schedules and storage before you promise delivery dates.
Sources: Philadelphia Fed, South Jersey economy visit, June 2026 (opens in a new tab); South Jersey Ports home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of June 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.