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Export from New York
A short guide for companies selling from New York: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What New York sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$153.1 billion
Merchandise exports were US$153,085.1 million in 2025 by origin of movement, including re-exports, as Census first published them.
Source: Census Bureau, Exhibit 2 state exports, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Manufactured goods exports
US$71.6 billion
Manufactured goods exports were US$71,566.5 million in 2025, 46.7 percent of the state's total, computed from Census Exhibit 2.
Source: Census Bureau, Exhibit 2 state exports, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Top goods exports
2025
- 1. Gold (HS 7108)US$60.5 billion
- 2. Articles of precious metal (HS 7115)US$17.1 billion
- 3. Jewelry (HS 7113)US$7.44 billion
- 4. Diamonds (HS 7102)US$6.61 billion
- 5. Silver (HS 7106)US$5.58 billion
- 6. Paintings and drawings (HS 9701)US$5.23 billion
- 7. Precious and semiprecious stones (HS 7103)US$2.35 billion
- 8. Phones and network equipment (HS 8517)US$1.73 billion
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- 9. Integrated circuits (HS 8542)US$1.49 billion
- 10. Civilian aircraft, engines and partsUS$1.25 billion
- 11. Computers (HS 8471)US$1.05 billion
- 12. Passenger cars (HS 8703)US$1.04 billion
- 13. Sculptures (HS 9703)US$1.03 billion
- 14. Platinum (HS 7110)US$1.02 billion
- 15. Precious metal scrap (HS 7112)US$845 million
- 16. Vaccines and blood products (HS 3002)US$796.2 million
- 17. Munitions (HS 9306)US$753.1 million
- 18. Aircraft and drone parts (HS 8807)US$736.5 million
- 19. Packaged medicines (HS 3004)US$677.8 million
- 20. Medical and surgical instruments (HS 9018)US$632.4 million
- Origin of movement is where goods began their trip to the port, not always where made; primary goods tend to show the port's state; foreign-trade-zone shipments are spread among states. Source (opens in a new tab)
- The ranking's shares are of US$158,594.5 million, the Census Bureau's current 2025 total in its state export data. The exports total shown, US$153,085.1 million, is Exhibit 2's figure as first published, so the two differ. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Gold (HS 7108) is 38.1 percent of the 2025 total and articles of precious metal (HS 7115) 10.8 percent; together they rose more than the state total from 2024. 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
- Switzerland34.7%
- Canada12.6%
- United Kingdom11.2%
- Hong Kong7.9%
- France3.2%
- Israel2.4%
- Mexico2.3%
- Singapore2.3%
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- United Arab Emirates2.3%
- India2.2%
- Precious metals, stones and jewelry (HS chapter 71) were 96.6 percent of 2025 exports to Switzerland, so Switzerland's share follows precious metal shipments. Source (opens in a new tab)
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
Extractive lines (gold, diamonds and silver) make up about 48% of New York’s goods exports, so the totals mostly describe that trade. For another product, look at demand for your own line, market by market.
Sources: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab); Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Based on: Top goods exports and goods exports
The research marks jewelry, phones and network equipment and computers as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only New York’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
Phones and network equipment grew 25% 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
Switzerland takes 34.7% of New York’s goods exports. If you sell there, its import rules and buyer channels come first; either way, compare at least one other market before you commit.
Source: Census Bureau, state exports by product and destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Based on: Where the goods go
Promote:Global’s reading of the figures above, not a source’s statement, and not advice.
3. Trade agreements
For New York: the United States’ agreements apply
4. What New York runs for exporters
Only what New York itself runs or asks of exporters, each with its source.
Global NY issues a Certificate of Free Sale to companies that cannot get one from a chamber or association and whose goods are at least 51 percent New York content.
Source: Empire State Development, Certificate of Free Sale (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The Department of Agriculture and Markets issues federal and state phytosanitary certificates, charging US$25 an hour of inspection (US$25 minimum), plus US$6 for each federal certificate.
Source: Agriculture and Markets, export plants and plant products (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Global NY runs the State Trade Expansion Program, paying up to US$10,000 per company for trade missions, trade shows, translation and Department of Commerce services.
Source: Empire State Development, Global NY STEP (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
The Global NY Fund Grant Program reimburses up to 50 percent of export project costs, up to US$25,000, for companies with 500 or fewer New York employees.
Source: Empire State Development, Global NY Fund grants (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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The Export Marketing Assistance Service uses Global NY's international offices to find sales agents or distributors abroad, in up to three markets in a 12-month period.
Source: Empire State Development, Export Marketing Assistance Service (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Global NY announced in October 2024 that its international presence grew from 9 to 15 markets, adding Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan.
Source: Empire State Development, Global NY expansion release, October 2024 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 1, 2024
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 York
- Speak with the Global NY international trade manager for your region, then ask whether the State Trade Expansion Program can reimburse your export costs.Empire State Development, Global NYUp to US$10,000 per company.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Empire State Development, Global NY STEP (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Apply to the Export Marketing Assistance Service to find sales agents or distributors in the markets you select.Empire State Development, Global NYNo cost to the company, according to Empire State Development.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Empire State Development, Global NY export assistance (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Ask a Department of Agriculture and Markets horticulture inspector for a federal or state phytosanitary certificate for plants and plant products.New York State Department of Agriculture and MarketsUS$25 an hour of inspection (US$25 minimum), plus US$6 per federal certificate.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Agriculture and Markets, export plants and plant products (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Request a Certificate of Free Sale from your chamber, the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Food and Drug Administration or, if none can issue one, Global NY.Empire State Development, Global NYGlobal NY issues it within 30 to 45 business days after an eligible application.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Empire State Development, Certificate of Free Sale (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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- File electronic export information in the Automated Export System when the national rules require it.U.S. Census BureauOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: trade.gov, filing export shipments through AES (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Find your product's export control classification number to see whether it needs an export license.Bureau of Industry and SecurityOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: trade.gov, determining your ECCN (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
6. Organizations that help exporters
Start with Global NY and USCS Long Island. 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 export assistance division
Global NY
Global NY, Empire State Development
Offers export grants, the Export Marketing Assistance Service and Certificates of Free Sale, with international trade managers covering each of the state's regions.
Visit Global NY (opens in a new tab)Source: Empire State Development, Global NY export assistance (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Federal export assistance center
USCS Long Island
U.S. Commercial Service Long Island
Gives export guidance and market information, and trains New York exporters on its own and with regional partners.
Visit USCS Long Island (opens in a new tab)Source: trade.gov, Long Island events, export bootcamp 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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Federal export assistance center
USCS New York
U.S. Commercial Service New York
Offers export guidance from New York City and works with state and local partners, as part of the International Trade Administration.
Visit USCS New York (opens in a new tab)Source: trade.gov, New York office local partners (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
Small business advisory network
New York SBDC
New York Small Business Development Center
Gives no-cost advice through 20 regional centers, with an international trade program covering export readiness, market research and international financing.
Visit New York SBDC (opens in a new tab)Source: New York SBDC, International Trade Program (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Tax Department
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Collects state taxes, registers businesses for sales tax through New York Business Express and publishes data on the corporate franchise tax.
- Meet requirements
Bistate port authority
Port Authority
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Runs the marine terminals and facilities of the Port of New York and New Jersey, which moved 5,955,798 loaded twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025.
Visit Port Authority (opens in a new tab)Source: New York and New Jersey Port Authority, 2025 annual report (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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- Meet requirements
Public port authority
Port of Albany
Albany Port District Commission
Operates the Port of Albany-Rensselaer, an inland port of entry with an on-site customs office and bonded warehouse.
Visit Port of Albany (opens in a new tab)Source: Port of Albany, home page, May 2026 news (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Standards and sector requirements
- Meet requirements
State agriculture department
Agriculture and Markets
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Issues federal and state phytosanitary certificates for plant and plant product exports through its horticulture inspectors.
Visit Agriculture and Markets (opens in a new tab)Source: Agriculture and Markets, export plants and plant products (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Meet requirements
State financial regulator
DFS
New York State Department of Financial Services
Regulates banks, insurers and other financial institutions in New York, through chartering, licensing, registration and examination.
Visit DFS (opens in a new tab)Source: Department of Financial Services, who it supervises (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Export mentoring council
NYDEC
New York District Export Council
Connects small and mid-sized New York companies with mentors and trade resources, and hosts the World Trade Week NYC events.
Visit NYDEC (opens in a new tab)Source: World Trade Week NYC, 2026 events hosted by NYDEC (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
- Get advice
Chamber of commerce
Greater New York Chamber
Greater New York Chamber of Commerce
Prepares export documents such as certificates of origin and free sale for members and runs member events in New York City.
Visit Greater New York Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: Greater New York Chamber, export documentation, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
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- Get advice
Manufacturers association
MACNY
Manufacturers Association of Central New York
Advocates for manufacturers in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, and takes part in the Manufacturers Alliance of New York, a statewide group of manufacturing associations.
Visit MACNY (opens in a new tab)Source: MACNY, Manufacturers Alliance of New York (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
7. Worth knowing
Supply delays
The New York Fed's October 2026 survey put New York manufacturers' supply availability index at -15.1, its lowest since June 2022, with delivery times lengthening.
What to do: Allow for longer input lead times before you quote a delivery date abroad.
Source: New York Fed, Empire State Manufacturing Survey, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 3, 2026
Port logistics
The Port of New York and New Jersey moved 5,955,798 loaded twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, up 2.8 percent, the Port Authority's annual report says.
What to do: Check Port Authority terminal notices for your route before you book a sailing.
Source: New York and New Jersey Port Authority, 2025 annual report (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.