High-technology exports in North America
North America: High-technology exports was 268.91 billion current US$ in 2024. ▬ Flat
High-technology exports in North America, 2007–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in North America is 268.91 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in North America peaked at 273.26 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 172.32 billion current US$, in 2020.
That places North America 15th out of 41 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 240.36 billion current US$ | 176.62 billion current US$ | 273.26 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 195.58 billion current US$ | 181.54 billion current US$ | 204.82 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 224.91 billion current US$ | 172.32 billion current US$ | 268.91 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 12 Japan 102.45 billion current US$ compare
- 13 Mexico 94.52 billion current US$ compare
- 14 Switzerland 89.52 billion current US$ compare
- 15 United Kingdom 84.77 billion current US$ compare
- 16 Thailand 61.35 billion current US$ compare
- 17 Italy 60.16 billion current US$ compare
- 18 India 54.14 billion current US$ compare
More private sector data for North America
- Merchandise trade 20.6% (2025)
- Food imports 7.3% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 77.9% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 4.09 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 10.3% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 52.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 2.74 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.38 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 17.6% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 41.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in North America?
- High-technology exports in North America was 268.91 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 273.26 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was 172.32 billion current US$ in 2020.
- How does North America rank for high-technology exports?
- North America ranks 15th out of 41 groups with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North America data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.