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Export from Oklahoma
A short guide for companies selling from Oklahoma: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What Oklahoma sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$7.51 billion
Merchandise exports were US$7,506.5 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$6.03 billion
Manufactured goods exports were US$6,032.4 million in 2025, 80.4 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$1.08 billion
- 2. Gas turbines and jet engines (HS 8411)US$624.2 million
- 3. Packaged medicines (HS 3004)US$321.7 million
- 4. Coins (HS 7118)US$216.8 million
- 5. Valves and taps (HS 8481)US$203.4 million
- 6. Ammunition and munitions (HS 9306)US$178.2 million
- 7. Buses and large passenger vehicles (HS 8702)US$162 million
- 8. Air conditioning machines (HS 8415)US$161.7 million
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- 9. Pumps for liquids (HS 8413)US$156 million
- 10. Heat-treatment equipment and water heaters (HS 8419)US$155.2 million
- 11. Precious metal compounds (HS 2843)US$116.1 million
- 12. Pork (HS 0203)US$112.6 million
- 13. Computers and data processing machines (HS 8471)US$107.6 million
- 14. Natural polymers (HS 3913)US$107.3 million
- 15. Aircraft parts (HS 8807)US$92.8 million
- 16. Gold (HS 7108)US$90.3 million
- 17. Raw cotton (HS 5201)US$87.3 million
- 18. Nitrogen fertilizers (HS 3102)US$86.9 million
- 19. Peptones and proteins (HS 3504)US$85.3 million
- 20. Electric water heaters and heating apparatus (HS 8516)US$80.5 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$7,496.1 million, the Census Bureau's current 2025 total in its state export data. The exports total shown, US$7,506.5 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
- Canada22.3%
- Japan9.3%
- Mexico7.5%
- Germany6.5%
- Netherlands5.6%
- Brazil4.4%
- United Kingdom4.3%
- Australia4.1%
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- Singapore3.1%
- United Arab Emirates2.9%
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 valves and taps, air conditioning machines and pumps for liquids as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only Oklahoma’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
Aircraft parts grew 40% from 2024 to 2025; raw cotton grew 34% 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 Oklahoma: the United States’ agreements apply
4. What Oklahoma runs for exporters
Only what Oklahoma itself runs or asks of exporters, each with its source.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce operates a trade office for Taiwan and the surrounding region, with market research, partner searches and trade show assistance.
Source: Oklahoma Commerce, Trade and Export Services (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Oklahoma's STEP Fund reimburses part of pre-approved export costs for small businesses in Oklahoma for at least one year, with 51 percent United States content.
Source: Oklahoma Commerce, STEP Fund page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
STEP applicants must be in good standing with the Secretary of State and the Oklahoma Tax Commission and must complete federal SAM registration before applying.
Source: Oklahoma Commerce, STEP Fund page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry inspects plants and plant products offered for export and issues federal and state phytosanitary certificates.
Source: Oklahoma Agriculture Department, Plant Industry and phytosanitary certificates (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
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The department's International Marketing program gives information and technical advice on foreign trade and works with Food Export Midwest, a federally funded market access program.
Source: Oklahoma Agriculture Department, Market Development division (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance helps manufacturers prepare for ISO 9001, AS9100D, ITAR and CMMC certifications and compliance.
Source: Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, certifications and compliances (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 Oklahoma
- Ask the Global Team at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for an export consultation, market research or a partner search before you book trade shows.Oklahoma Department of Commerce Global TeamOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Oklahoma Commerce, Trade and Export Services (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Read the Oklahoma STEP guidelines and apply for a matching grant that reimburses pre-approved export costs for trade shows, missions and training.Oklahoma Department of CommerceReimbursement of a percentage of pre-approved costsOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Oklahoma Commerce, STEP Fund page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Book no-cost, confidential advising with the Oklahoma SBDC for your international trade questions.Oklahoma Small Business Development CenterNo costOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Oklahoma SBDC, about page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- For plants and plant products, apply to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry for a federal or state phytosanitary certificate.Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and ForestryOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Oklahoma Agriculture Department, Plant Industry and phytosanitary certificates (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
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- 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, United States export regulations (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- 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 BureauOver US$2,500 per Schedule B numberOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, Automated Export System filing (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
6. Organizations that help exporters
Start with Commerce Global Team and Oklahoma SBDC. 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 international trade office
Commerce Global Team
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Global Team
Gives export consultations, partner searches and market research to Oklahoma companies, and runs a trade office for Taiwan and the surrounding region.
Visit Commerce Global Team (opens in a new tab)Source: Oklahoma Commerce, Trade and Export Services (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Get advice
Small business advising network
Oklahoma SBDC
Oklahoma Small Business Development Center
Gives no-cost, confidential advising to Oklahoma small businesses, with international trade among its listed advising areas.
Visit Oklahoma SBDC (opens in a new tab)Source: Oklahoma SBDC, about page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Tax Commission
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Registers new businesses for sales, use and withholding taxes through its online business registration and publishes corporate income tax forms.
Visit Tax Commission (opens in a new tab)Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission, New Business Center (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Meet requirements
Port authority and industrial park
Tulsa Ports
City of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority
Holds Foreign-Trade Zone 53 in Rogers County, according to the zone board's report, and develops infrastructure at the Tulsa Port of Inola industrial park.
Visit Tulsa Ports (opens in a new tab)Source: Foreign-Trade Zones Board, annual report 2024, Appendix D (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
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- Meet requirements
Port authority and industrial park
Port Muskogee
Muskogee City-County Port Authority
Holds Foreign-Trade Zone 164 at Muskogee, according to the zone board's report; Commerce links Port Muskogee's industrial park to a 2026 steel processing expansion.
Visit Port Muskogee (opens in a new tab)Source: Foreign-Trade Zones Board, annual report 2024, Appendix D (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
Standards and sector requirements
State agriculture agency
Agriculture Department
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
Issues federal and state phytosanitary certificates for plant exports and runs international marketing assistance for Oklahoma farm and food companies.
Manufacturing support alliance
OMA
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Helps small and mid-sized manufacturers with certifications such as ISO 9001 and AS9100D, engineering, supply chain and workforce services.
Visit OMA (opens in a new tab)Source: Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, certifications and compliances (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
District export council
Oklahoma DEC
Oklahoma District Export Council
Gives counseling from volunteer business people with export experience and links Oklahoma business with the United States Commercial Service.
Visit Oklahoma DEC (opens in a new tab)Source: Oklahoma District Export Council, about page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
International connections network
Global Oklahoma
Connects Oklahoma leaders and organizations with international commercial, educational and diplomatic contacts and lists international events.
Visit Global Oklahoma (opens in a new tab)Source: Global Oklahoma, about page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
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- Get advice
Statewide business chamber
State Chamber
The State Chamber of Oklahoma
Represents member businesses on state policy at the capitol and publishes a legislative session guide.
Visit State Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: State Chamber of Oklahoma, news, November 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
7. Worth knowing
Natural gas exposure
The Kansas City Fed reports natural gas was nearly three-quarters of Oklahoma's fossil fuel production from 2015 to 2025, so oil price gains reach the state economy less.
What to do: Check how gas prices affect your energy buyers before you quote multiyear prices.
Source: Kansas City Fed, Oklahoma Economist, May 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of May 19, 2026
Cattle and farm income
The Kansas City Fed reports Oklahoma farm income rose by more in the second quarter of 2026 as cattle prices stayed high, while feeder cattle prices later fell 20 percent.
What to do: Confirm current prices and processor capacity before you commit to beef export volumes.
Source: Kansas City Fed, Oklahoma Economist, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 2, 2026
STEP reimbursement
Oklahoma's STEP Fund pays grants by reimbursement, up to US$28,500 per business in a funding period, so a company pays export costs first.
What to do: Read the guidelines and check your cash flow before you commit to a trade show.
Sources: Oklahoma Commerce, STEP Fund page (opens in a new tab); Oklahoma Commerce, Global Report 2024 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Across the United States: see Worth knowing in Export from the United States
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