Crossing borders: a look at Utah's export growth.

• Position: Focus - Statistical data

In 2009, Gov. Gary R. Herbert set a goal for the state to double its exports by 2014. Utah is well on its way to achieving that goal--and will likely surpass it. Take a look at the data and see how the state is measuring up.

Utah Export Stats Mid-Year 2012

Total Exports Jan--June 2012

$9,708,309,374

Percent Change over 2011

14.02%

Source: World Trade Center Utah

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Breakdown of Exports in 2012 (Value in Millions) Metals Computer & Electronics All Other Exports January $1452 $189 $320 February $950 $174 $350 March $1197 $156 $388 April $702 $154 $412 May $1131 $204 $464 June $884 $186 $395 Note: Table made from pie chart. Utah ranked No. 6 overall in the 2010 report

"Export Focus for Manufacturing and Services. (Kauffman Foundation)

Direct export-supported jobs linked to manufacturing in Utah account for an estimated 93,000 jobs for Utah families. (U.S. International Trade Administration and U.S. Bureau of the Census)

Top 25 Commodities Based on 2011 Dollar Value (Values in Millions of Dollars) Rank Description 2011 Value 1 Gold, Nonmonetary 11, 839 2 Electronic Integrated Circuits 1, 297 3 Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 358 4 Food Preparations 347 5 Civilian Aircraft, Engines and Parts 211 6 Safety Airbags 204 7 Precious Metal Waste and Scrap 186 8 X-ray Equipment 150 9 Transistors 119 10 Medical Needles, Catheters, etc. 116 11 Beauty and Skin Care Products 112 12 Safety Fuses 109 13 Machine Tools and Parts 107 14 Semimanufactured Silver 98 15 X-ray Tubes 82 16 Graphite or Carbon 80 17 Motor Vehicles Parts and Accessories 71 18 Unwrought Silver 70 19 Medical, Dental, Surgical Instruments 66 20 Digital Processing Units 56 21 Alkaloids 55 22 Sports Parts and Equipment 54 23 Dental Hygiene 46 24 Zirconium 40 25 Prepared Explosives 39 Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau Utah averaged the following growth in export commodities from 2006 to 2010: Electric machinery, h1ch includes integrated 63% and printed circuits, grew at Aerospace grew at 8% Industrial...