Media release provided by the Office of Governor Henry McMaster.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – 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.
The 2025 export sales underscore the continued global demand for South Carolina-made products. South Carolina was again the nation’s top exporter of both completed passenger vehicles and tires. The state also ranked second nationally in the export of ball/roller bearings, commonly used in the automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery and energy sectors.
Motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and parts, and machinery and parts were South Carolina’s most exported commodities in 2025. Aircraft and parts’ market share rose 31% from 2024, while completed passenger vehicles generated the most significant share of export sales revenue, totaling $11.8 billion.
South Carolina’s top five exported commodities in 2025, by percentage share, were:
Motor vehicles and parts
Aircraft and parts
Machinery and parts
Plastics
Tires
South Carolina exported goods to countries across Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.
South Carolina companies looking to expand their global markets can explore S.C. Commerce’s export incentives or contact the international trade team.