South Carolina's export sales achieve seven-year high, totaling $38.5 billion in 2025

SC export sales hit $38.5B, a 7-year high, in 2025, governor says

Gov. Henry McMaster says export sales out of South Carolina reached their highest level in seven years in 2025.

SC's BMW plant continues to drive the state's export train

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South Carolina Ports posts highest export sales value in seven years, officials say

South Carolina Ports Authority saw the highest value in export sales in seven years during 2025, officials said Monday morning.

South Carolina's export sales achieve seven-year high, totaling $38.5 billion in 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - South Carolina's exports grew 1.5% in 2025, marking a seven-year high, Governor Henry McMaster announced on Monday. Along with the S.C. Department of Commerce and the S.C. Ports, Gov. McMaster announced, as reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, a 1.5% increase in export sales in 2025, reaching $38.5 billion, which [...]

Punching above its weight: SC’s $38B trade engine

​ South Carolina ranked No. 17 exporter with $38 billion in 2024 exports Top exports include vehicles, aircraft and machinery, reaching 197 countries Charleston Port, rail and highways drive logistics and trade growth Export-supported jobs total 112,000 and pay 18% above national average   From vehicle manufacturing to workforce training to global partners, a lot of elements are leading South Carolina trade along a strong path, lifting the…

South Carolina export sales reach $38.5 billion in 2025, marking seven-year high

Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that the state’s 2025 export sales grew 1.5%, reaching $38.5 billion — the highest value in seven years — as reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce.