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Oklahoma’s Global Team offers trade and export assistance to Oklahoma companies looking to sell their products and services in the global marketplace and promotes the state to international companies looking to relocate or expand in the U.S.

Global Report 2021

Download our annual report on Oklahoma’s exports and foreign direct investment. 

Trade Report Highlights 2021

Oklahoma Exports Quick Facts

  • $6.1 billion in total exports from more than 2,487 Oklahoma exporters.
  • Oklahoma exports have increased by 15.2% from 2020-2021 and even surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
  • Small- and medium-sized firms account for 84% of Oklahoma’s exporters.

Oklahoma’s Top Export Countries

Country

2020 Exports 1-Year Growth 10-Year Growth Percent/Share of Total Trade
Canada

$1,569,790,589

7%

-21%

25%

Mexico

$741,946,771

48%

20%

12%

Germany

$650,293,401

40%

214%

10%

Japan

$304,072,599

18%

-30%

5%

South Africa

$289,956,397

78%

1298%

5%

Netherlands

$289,810,547

27%

151%

5%

Singapore

$257,945,095

48%

12%

4%

China

$221,236,503

-3%

-34%

4%

Australia

$176,657,648

53%

2%

3%

United Kingdom

$165,036,539

29%

13%

3%

All Others

$1,536,587,995

-8%

-33%

25%

Top Oklahoma Export Categories

Category

PercentValue
Industrial Machinery (includes computers)

28%

$1.74 billion

Electric Machinery

13%

$802 million

Aircraft, Spacecraft and Parts

8%

$499 million

Chemical Products

5%

$280 million

Pearls, Stones, Precious Metals

4%

$268 million

Optic, Photo, Medical or Surgical Instruments

4%

$261 million

All Other

38%

$2.4 billion

Investment Report Highlights 2021

Investment Quick Facts

  • Major sources of foreign investment in Oklahoma include Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland,
    Ireland, Australia, Sweden, Mexico, Belgium and Italy.
  • Throughout the past five years, FDI companies have invested $1.5 billion into Oklahoma, creating more than 3,200 jobs with an average wage over $54,899.

Foreign Investment in Oklahoma

Country

Business Establishments in Oklahoma Employment in Oklahoma
Canada

75

2,706

United Kingdom

67

4,623

Japan

66

3,240

France

55

6,049

Germany

54

2,805

Switzerland

37

2,684

Ireland

22

5,523

Australia18

1,142

Mexico

17

6,766

Sweden

15

4,270

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