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Export from Utah
A short guide for companies selling from Utah: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What Utah sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$22.4 billion
Merchandise exports were US$22,390.6 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$19.1 billion
Manufactured goods exports were US$19,100.3 million in 2025, 85.3 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$8.3 billion
- 2. Articles of precious metal (HS 7115)US$2.15 billionUp from US$2.7 million in 2024.
- 3. Computer parts and accessories (HS 8473)US$1.47 billionUp from US$201.7 million in 2024.
- 4. Civilian aircraft, engines and partsUS$975.4 millionSchedule B grouping, not an HS heading.
- 5. Medical and surgical instruments (HS 9018)US$951.7 million
- 6. Food preparations (HS 2106)US$469.1 million
- 7. Motor vehicle parts (HS 8708)US$376.9 million
- 8. Silver (HS 7106)US$357.5 millionUp from US$18.7 million in 2024.
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- 9. Integrated circuits (HS 8542)US$348.5 million
- 10. X-ray and imaging apparatus (HS 9022)US$313.2 million
- 11. Orthopedic and prosthetic devices (HS 9021)US$271.6 million
- 12. Computers and data processing machines (HS 8471)US$198.9 million
- 13. Skin-care and makeup products (HS 3304)US$198 million
- 14. Phones and network devices (HS 8517)US$191 million
- 15. Stone and carbon fiber articles (HS 6815)US$177 million
- 16. Laboratory analysis instruments (HS 9027)US$163.1 million
- 17. Frozen beef (HS 0202)US$146.2 million
- 18. Medicines in dosage form (HS 3004)US$136.5 million
- 19. Electrical measuring instruments (HS 9030)US$124.3 million
- 20. Essential oils (HS 3301)US$112.6 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$22,407.2 million, the Census Bureau's current 2025 total in its state export data. The exports total shown, US$22,390.6 million, is Exhibit 2's figure as first published, so the two differ. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Gold is 37.0 percent of Utah's 2025 exports, and several lines moved sharply from 2024; check whether one line reflects a few shipments before you read a trend. 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
- United Kingdom48.1%
- Mexico8.7%
- Canada6.8%
- China4.1%
- Ireland3.7%
- Japan2.8%
- Brazil2.4%
- Netherlands2.3%
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- Germany1.9%
- South Korea1.7%
- The United Kingdom's 48.1 percent share is far above any other destination; read the table with the gold line in the product ranking in mind. 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
The research marks medical and surgical instruments, food preparations 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 Utah’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
X-ray and imaging apparatus grew 15% from 2024 to 2025; electrical measuring instruments grew 14% 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
The United Kingdom takes 48.1% of Utah’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 Utah: the United States’ agreements apply
4. What Utah runs for exporters
Only what Utah itself runs or asks of exporters, each with its source.
SBA's directory lists Utah's State Trade Expansion Program grant at US$525,000 for fiscal 2024 and US$500,000 for fiscal 2023.
Source: Small Business Administration, STEP awardees directory (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
World Trade Center Utah lists a news item dated August 17, 2026 saying Utah was awarded US$743,000 through the State Trade Expansion Program.
Source: World Trade Center Utah, news items, 2025 and 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
World Trade Center Utah says it was named administrator of the SBA State Trade Expansion Program grant for Utah businesses in 2017.
Source: World Trade Center Utah, mission and history (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
WUSATA's workshop page of November 14, 2025 says its FundMatch program reimburses up to 50 percent of eligible international marketing costs, up to US$300,000 a year.
Source: WUSATA, Utah Goes Global workshop page, November 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 14, 2025
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The Salt Lake Chamber issues certificates of origin, with electronic certificates at US$25 for members and US$35 for non-members.
Source: Salt Lake Chamber, Certificates of Origin (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
The Commercial Service's Salt Lake City office, at 125 South State Street, is the only Utah office on trade.gov's office list.
Source: International Trade Administration, Commercial Service offices (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Utah Code creates the Center for International Business and Diplomacy within GOED to support international business and reach companies that could gain from international partnerships.
Source: Utah Code 63N-19-103, current version, read November 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
A state pass-through contract has funded a World Trade Center Utah trade team in South Korea since 2024, the Legislative Auditor General's September 2026 audit reports.
Source: Legislative Auditor General, World Trade Center Utah audit, September 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of September 15, 2026
The Legislature's 2026 base budget appropriates US$1,662,500 from the General Fund to GOED for World Trade Center Utah for fiscal 2027.
Source: Utah Legislature, Senate Bill 4 base budget, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Utah-MEP's compliance services cover AS9100 aerospace quality systems, CMMC cybersecurity, DFARS rules and food safety certification training.
Source: Utah-MEP, Compliance services (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 Utah
- Take the eligibility check for the State Trade Expansion Program, which pays for trade shows, translation and export training in Utah.World Trade Center UtahEligibility is decided within two business days.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: World Trade Center Utah, SBA STEP Grant page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Talk to the Commercial Service's Salt Lake City office, which serves exporters across Utah, about markets and contacts.U.S. Commercial Service Salt Lake CityOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: International Trade Administration, Salt Lake City office contact page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Request a certificate of origin from the Salt Lake Chamber, which offers electronic certificates.Salt Lake ChamberElectronic certificates cost US$25 for members and US$35 for non-members.Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Salt Lake Chamber, Certificates of Origin (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Ask Utah-MEP about quality and compliance certifications your customer may require, such as AS9100 or food safety.Utah-MEPOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Utah-MEP, Compliance services (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, export regulations (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
6. Organizations that help exporters
Start with WTC Utah and UVU International Trade Center. 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
Trade and investment center
WTC Utah
World Trade Center Utah
Runs state-funded trade promotion for Utah companies, including trade missions, trade shows, foreign investment help and the SBA State Trade Expansion Program grant.
Visit WTC Utah (opens in a new tab)Source: Legislative Auditor General, World Trade Center Utah audit, September 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of September 15, 2026
- Get advice
University trade center
UVU International Trade Center
International Trade Center, Utah Valley University
Offers Utah companies guidance on trade finance, export and import compliance, partner introductions and supply chain choices.
Visit UVU International Trade Center (opens in a new tab)Source: Utah Valley University, International Trade Center (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
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- Get advice
Regional agricultural trade association
WUSATA
Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association
Regional body
Reimburses part of eligible international marketing costs for western food and agricultural companies through FundMatch and offers export education and market reports.
Visit WUSATA (opens in a new tab)Source: WUSATA, Utah Goes Global workshop page, November 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 14, 2025
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
State port authority
UIPA
Utah Inland Port Authority
Develops logistics infrastructure and project areas across Utah and runs a statewide logistics strategy covering rail, air cargo and coastal port links.
Visit UIPA (opens in a new tab)Source: Utah Inland Port Authority, statewide logistics strategy (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Standards and sector requirements
Manufacturing extension partnership
Utah-MEP
Helps Utah manufacturers with compliance and quality certifications, productivity, sales and technology adoption.
Visit Utah-MEP (opens in a new tab)Source: Utah-MEP, Compliance services (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Land-grant extension service
USU Extension
Utah State University Extension
Teaches Utah food processors hazard analysis, sanitation, produce safety and preventive controls courses.
Visit USU Extension (opens in a new tab)Source: USU Extension, food safety workshops, fall 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Chamber of commerce
Salt Lake Chamber
Issues certificates of origin, including electronic ones, and tracks business bills at the state legislature.
Visit Salt Lake Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: Salt Lake Chamber, Legislative Scorecard 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
- Get advice
Manufacturers association
UMA
Utah Manufacturers Association
Represents Utah manufacturers on workforce, safety and legislative issues and runs a statewide roadshow with the Small Business Administration.
Visit UMA (opens in a new tab)Source: Utah Manufacturers Association, release of July 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of July 29, 2026
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- Get advice
Life sciences trade association
BioUtah
Represents Utah life sciences companies, presents the industry at international conferences such as Medical Korea 2026, and holds a Life Sciences Day on the Hill.
Visit BioUtah (opens in a new tab)Source: BioUtah, Medical Korea 2026 item, March 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of March 27, 2026
7. Worth knowing
Landlocked logistics
The Utah Inland Port Authority's statewide logistics strategy has three pillars: rail access, air cargo through Salt Lake City International Airport and links to coastal ports.
What to do: Ask your freight forwarder which rail, air or port route fits your product before you quote delivery terms.
Source: Utah Inland Port Authority, statewide logistics strategy (opens in a new tab) · as of November 4, 2026
State-funded trade promotion
The Legislative Auditor General's September 2026 audit found World Trade Center Utah received US$2.2 million through two state contracts in fiscal 2025.
What to do: Ask World Trade Center Utah which state-funded services, such as trade missions or grants, fit your project before you budget for them.
Sources: Legislative Auditor General, World Trade Center Utah audit, September 2026 (opens in a new tab); Utah Legislature, Senate Bill 4 base budget, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of September 15, 2026
Across the United States: see Worth knowing in Export from the United States
8. How Promote:Global helps
- Compare potential export marketsSee which markets import what you sell, ranked on public trade data, and read each country before you commit.
- Check duties and document requirementsCheck the duty, the origin conditions for a preferential rate and the documents a shipment needs.
- Find advisors and service firmsAsk an advisory firm a scoped, paid question, or browse firms that list their own services, from legal work to logistics.
- Organize your next stepsKeep each product and market in a project, with a roadmap of steps you work through.
Turn this guide into your Utah project.
Use Promote:Global to explore markets, understand requirements and organize your next steps.
Promote:Utah is an independent guide by Promote:Global, not an official government portal. The organizations named here are independent public and membership bodies, not Promote:Global partners, and every link goes to their own site.
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.