Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
12/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2025 11:21
Kentucky’s International Trade Relationships
Cleveland Fed District Data Brief
Kentucky's International Trade Relationships
This District Data Brief is part of a four-report series examining the international trade relationships of the US states that are either partially or entirely contained within the Fourth District of the Federal Reserve System: Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.1
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Julianne DunnRegional Executive, Cincinnati
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Carol MoseleyResearch Analyst
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The views authors express in District Data Briefs are theirs and not necessarily those of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The series editor is Harrison Markel.
Overview: Kentucky's Product Imports and Exports
The value of Kentucky's product imports and exports grew during most years from 2008 through 2024 (Figure 1). In 2024, Kentucky imported $94.5 billion worth of products from other countries, while it exported $47.9 billion worth of products.2The Commonwealth is a net importer because it imports more than it exports.3
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