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New England Economic Statistics and
Economic Relationship with Japan
As of July, 2019
Massachusetts
(1) Major Statistics
A. Population: 6,902,149 (2018 estimate; increase of 0.6% since 2017), number 15
among U.S. States and the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis/2018 Census Data Estimate)
B. State Current Dollar GDP (2018): $567.25 billion, number 10 among U.S. States and
the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
C. Per Capita Income (2018): $70,073, number 3 among U.S. States and the District of
Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
D. Unemployment Rate (May 2019): 3.0%, number 42 among U.S. States and the
District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
E. Number of Eligible Employed Workers in Workforce (May 2019, Seasonally
Adjusted): 3,726,985, increase of 1.6% since May 2018 (Source: U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics)
(2) Industries & Companies
A. Major Industries: Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Devices),
Knowledge Economy (Computers, Technology, Law, Scientific Research, Economic
Consulting), High-Tech (Computer Software, Communication Devices), Finance
(Asset Management, Venture Capital, Insurance, Investment Banking, Real Estate)
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【Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis】
B. Major Companies: Fortune 500 Companies headquartered in Massachusetts: 16
Companies
Name Fortune
500 Rank Headquarters
Revenue
($ billions) Industry Type
General Electric
(Boston) 16 Boston 120.3
Industrial
Machinery
Liberty Mutual
Insurance Group 75 Boston 42.7
Insurance: Property
& Casualty (Stock)
Massachusetts Mutual
Life Insurance 84 Springfield 39.3
Insurance: Life,
Health (Mutual)
TJX 85 Framingham 39.0 Specialty Retailers:
Apparel
Raytheon 114 Waltham 27.1 Aerospace &
Defense
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Thermo Fisher
Scientific 124 Waltham 24.4
Scientific,
Photographic and
Control Equipment
Biogen 235 Cambridge 13.5 Pharmaceuticals
BJ’s Wholesale Club 245 Westborough 13.0 General
Merchandisers
State Street Corp. 247 Boston 13.0 Commercial Banks
Global Partners 254 Waltham 12.7 Wholesalers:
Diversified
Boston Scientific 319 Marlborough 9.8 Medical Products &
Equipment
Eversource Energy 358 Springfield 8.4 Utilities: Gas and
Electric
Keurig Dr Pepper 409 Burlington 7.4 Beverages
American Tower 410 Boston 7.4 Telecommunications
Wayfair 446 Boston 6.8 Internet Services
and Retailing
Analog Devices 472 Norwood 6.2
Semiconductors and
Other Electronic
Components
(Source: 『Fortune 500』2019 Edition)
(3) Economic Statistics Related to Japan (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census
Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics)
A. Massachusetts’ Exports in 2018 (Total: $27.140 billion, decrease of 1.5% since 2017)
Major export partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) China, 3) Mexico, … 5) Japan
Value of exports to Japan: $1.487 billion (increase of 16% since 2017)
Major exports to Japan: Computer and Electronic Goods, Miscellaneous
Manufactured Commodities, Machinery (except electrical), Chemicals, etc.
Massachusetts’ Top Export Partners in 2018
Rank Country Exports ($ Millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 2,964 -1.6% 1
2 China 2,640 14.6% 3
3 Mexico 2,511 -2.0% 2
4 Germany 1,952 7.3% 5
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5 Japan 1,487 16.0% 7
Exports to Japan
Year Exports ($ Millions) Change from prior year
2011 2,044 -0.1%
2012 1,993 -2.5%
2013 1,763 -11.6%
2014 1,858 5.4%
2015 1,476 -20.6%
2016 1,400 -5.2%
2017 1,279 -8.6%
2018 1,487 16.0%
B. Massachusetts’ Imports in 2018 (Total: $35.488 billion, increase of 2.8% since 2017)
Major import partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) China, 3) Mexico, … 6) Japan
Value of Imports to Japan: $2.100 billion (increase of 18.7% since 2017)
Major imports from Japan: Transportation Equipment, Chemicals, Computer and
Electronic Products, Machinery (except electrical) etc.
Massachusetts’ Top Import Partners from 2018
Rank Country Imports ($ Millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 7,331 6.8% 1
2 China 5,231 14.1% 2
3 Mexico 3,402 -8.7% 3
4 Ireland 2,199 -7.9% 4
5 Germany 2,140 8.0% 5
6 Japan 2,100 18.7% 7
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Imports from Japan
Year Imports ($ Millions) Change from prior year
2011 876 15.0%
2012 926 5.7%
2013 863 -7.3%
2014 935 8.3%
2015 1,231 31.7%
2016 2,043 90.7%
2017 1,769 -24.8%
2018 2,100 18.7%
C. Number of Japanese-Owned Companies in Massachusetts: 205
D. Number of Employees in Japanese-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts: 12,128
Source: Consulate General of Japan in Boston Annual Survey (Oct. 2018), U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
(4) Contact Information for International Trade Assistance in Massachusetts
A. State Agencies
Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development
Office of International Trade and Investment
B. U.S. Department of Commerce
Boston Export Assistance Center
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Maine
(1) Major Statistics
A. Population: 1,338,404 (2018 estimate; increase of 0.2% since 2017), number
41 among U.S. States and the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of
Economic Analysis/2018 Census Data Estimate)
B. State Current Dollar GDP (2018): $64.35 billion, number 43 among U.S. States and
the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
C. Per Capita Income (2018): $48,241, number 31 among U.S. States and the
District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
D. Unemployment Rate (May 2019): 3.3%, number 36 among U.S. States and the
District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
E. Number of Eligible Employed Workers in Workforce (May 2019, Seasonally
Adjusted): 672,514, decrease of 0.5% since May 2018 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics)
(2) Industries and Companies
A. Major Industries: Paper Making, Textiles, Semi-Conductors, Munitions and Defense,
Shipbuilding, Tourism, Agriculture (potatoes, blueberries, and eggs), and Fishing
(lobster and sea urchin)
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【Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Affairs】
B. Major Companies
Fortune 500 Companies Headquartered in Maine: None
Source: 2019 Edition『Fortune 500』
(3) Economic Statistics Related to Japan (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census
Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics)
A. Maine’ Exports in 2018 (Total: $2.825 billion, increase of 4.2% since 2017)
Major export partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) China, 3) Malaysia…5) Japan
Value of exports to Japan: $87.2 million (increase of 6.0% since 2017)
Major exports to Japan: Transportation Equipment, Fish (fresh/chilled/frozen & other
marine products), Chemicals, Special Classification Provisions (NESOI), etc.
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Maine’s Top Export Partners in 2018
Rank Country Exports ($ Millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 1,414 8.6% 1
2 China 204 -14.3% 2
3 Malaysia 122 -21.8% 3
4 Italy 87.5 50.5% 8
5 Japan 87.2 6.0% 5
Exports to Japan
Year Exports
($ Millions)
Change from
prior year
2011 108 25.3%
2012 126 16.4%
2013 121 -4.0%
2014 98 -19.3%
2015 82 -16.3%
2016 93 14.1%
2017 82.3 13%
2018 87.2 6.0%
B. Maine’s Imports in 2018 (Total: $3.835 billion, increase of 16.2% since 2017)
Major import partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) China, 3) Netherlands, … 5) Japan
Value of imports from Japan: $88.9 million (decrease of 13.7% since 2017)
Major imports from Japan: Computer and Electronic Products, Transportation Equipment,
Machinery (except electrical), Fabricated Metal Products, etc.
Maine’s Top Import Partners in 2018
Rank Country Imports ($ Millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 1,893 7.4% 1
2 China 350 0.1% 2
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3 Netherlands 236 1,352% 26
4 Germany 171 19.0% 3
5 Japan 88.9 -13.7% 4
Imports from Japan
Year Imports ($ Millions) Change from prior year
2011 46 21.1%
2012 54 19.1%
2013 47 -14.9%
2014 65 37.6%
2015 61 -6.2%
2016 64 4.2%
2017 103 60.9%
2018 88.9 -13.7%
C. Number of Japanese-Owned Companies in Maine: 10
D. Number of Employees of Japanese-owned Companies in Maine: 542
Source: Consulate General of Japan in Boston Annual Survey (Oct. 2018), U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
(4) Contact Information for International Trade Assistance in Maine
A. State Agencies
Dept. of Economic & Community Development
Maine International Trade Center
B. U.S. Department of Commerce
Portland Export Assistance Center
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New Hampshire
(1) Major Statistics
A. Population: 1,356,458 (2018 estimate; increase of 1.0% since 2017), number
41 among U.S. States and the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of
Economic Analysis/2018 Census Data Estimate)
B. State Current Dollar GDP (2018): $84.71 billion, number 40 among U.S. States and
the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
C. Per Capita Income (2018): $61,405 number 8 among U.S. States and the
District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
D. Unemployment Rate (May 2019): 2.4%, number 48 among U.S. States and the
District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
E. Number of Eligible Employed Workers in Workforce (May 2019, Seasonally
Adjusted): 749,536, increase of 1.1% since May 2018 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics)
(2) Industries and Companies
A. Major Industries: Computer and Technology Accessories, Timber, Furniture, Paper
Making, Leatherworks, Textiles, and Tourism
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【Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis】
B. Companies
Fortune 500 Companies Headquartered in New Hampshire: None
Source: 2019 Edition『Fortune 500』
(3) Economic Statistics Related to Japan (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census
Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics)
A. New Hampshire’s Exports in 2018 (Total: $5.286 billion, increase of 2.7% since
2017)
Major export partner countries: 1) Germany, 2) Canada, 3) Ireland, … 8) Japan
Value of exports to Japan: $217 million (decrease of -12.6% since 2017)
Major exports to Japan: Transportation Equipment, Computer and Electronic
Products, Machinery (except electrical), Electrical Equipment, Appliances &
Components, etc.
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New Hampshire’s Top Export Partners in 2018
Rank Country Exports ($ millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Germany 692 113.1% 5
2 Canada 664 14.9% 1
3 Ireland 433 17.4% 4
4 Mexico 420 -12.7% 2
5 China 368 -13.1% 3
8 Japan 217 -12.6% 6
Exports to Japan
Year Exports ($ millions) Change from prior year
2011 105 -9.4%
2012 121 14.6%
2013 103 -14.9%
2014 111 7.9%
2015 110 -0.9%
2016 131 19.8%
2017 248 89.3%
2018 217 -12.6%
B. New Hampshire’s Imports in 2018 (Total: $12.496 billion, increase of 10.0% from
2017)
Major import partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) China, 3) Japan
Value of imports from Japan: $831 million (increase of 34.0% since 2017)
Major imports from Japan: Transportation Equipment, Machinery (except electrical),
Fabricated Metal Products (NESOI), Computer and Electronic Products etc.
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New Hampshire’s Top Import Partners in 2018
Rank Country Imports ($ Millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 5,642 3.4% 1
2 China 1,067 15.8% 2
3 Japan 831 34.0% 3
4 Germany 723 23.9% 4
5 Poland 639 28.0% 5
Imports from Japan
Year Imports ($ Millions) Change from prior year
2011 94 -4.0%
2012 95 0.5%
2013 86 -10.6%
2014 93 8.9%
2015 117 25.8%
2016 215 84.2%
2017 621 188.8%
2018 831 34.0%
C. Number of Japanese-Owned Companies in New Hampshire: 12
D. Number of Employees in Japanese-Owned Businesses in New Hampshire: 1,679
Source: Consulate General of Japan in Boston Annual Survey (Oct. 2018), U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
(4) Contact Information for International Trade Assistance in New Hampshire
A. State Agencies
Dept. of Resources and Economic Development
International Trade Resource Center
B. U.S. Department of Commerce
Portsmouth Export Assistance Center
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Vermont
(1) Major Statistics
A. Population: 626,299 (2018 estimate, increase of 0.3% since 2017), number 50 among
U.S. states and the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis/2018 Census Data Estimate)
B. State Current Dollar GDP (2018): $33.7 billion, number 51 among U.S. states and the
District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
C. Per Capita Income (2018): $53,598, number 20 among U.S. states and the District of
Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
D. Unemployment Rate (May 2019): 2.1%, number 51 among U.S. states and the
District of Columbia
E. Number of Eligible Employed Workers in the Workforce (May 2019, seasonally
adjusted): 339,696, increase of 0.8% since May 2018 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics)
(2) Industries and Companies
A. Major Industries: Tourism, Computer and Technology Accessories, Machinery, Food,
Agriculture (Dairy and Maple Products), Mining (Granite)
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【Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis】
B. Fortune 500 Companies Headquartered in Vermont: None
Source: 2019 Edition『Fortune 500』
(3) Economic Statistics related to Japan (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census
Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics)
A. Vermont’s Exports in 2018 (Total: $2.920 billion, increase of 5.2% from 2017)
Major export partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) Hong Kong, 3) Taiwan, … 13) Japan
Value of exports to Japan: $37 million (decrease of 44.0% since 2017)
Major exports to Japan: Computer and Electronic Products, Machinery (except
electrical), Miscellaneous Manufactured Commodities, Food Manufactures, etc.
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Vermont’s Top Export Partners in 2018
Rank Country Exports ($ millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 1,269 18.4% 1
2 Hong Kong 262 0.8% 2
3 Taiwan 195 47.4% 6
4 South Korea 186 6.8% 4
5 China 168 -16.7% 3
13 Japan 37 -44.0% 12
Exports to Japan
Year Exports ($ millions) Change from prior year
2011 115 -39.9%
2012 179 56.3%
2013 153 -14.4%
2014 111 -27.3%
2015 81 -27%
2016 57 -30.1%
2017 67 17.5%
2018 37 -44.0%
B. Vermont’s Imports in 2018 (Total: $3.424 billion, decrease of 4.6% from 2017)
Major import partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) China, 3) France, … 10) Japan
Value of imports from Japan: $36 million (decrease of 65.4% since 2017)
Major imports from Japan: Machinery (except electrical), Chemicals, Computer and
Electronic Products, Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components, etc.
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Vermont’s Top Import Partners in 2018
Rank Country Imports ($ millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 2,256 -2.8% 1
2 China 248 -5.4% 2
3 France 134 -15.6% 3
4 Vietnam 86 15.8% 5
5 India 74 4.1% 7
10 Japan 36 -65.4% 4
Imports from Japan
Year Imports ($ millions) Change from prior year
2011 48 -60.0%
2012 48 0.8%
2013 53 9.4%
2014 38 -28.5%
2015 61 60.5%
2016 85 41.2%
2017 105 23.5%
2018 36 -65.4%
C. Number of Japanese-Owned Companies in Vermont: 3
D. Number of Employees of Japanese-Owned Businesses in Vermont: 316
Source: Consulate General of Japan in Boston Annual Survey (Oct. 2018), U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
(4) Contact Information for International Trade Assistance in Vermont
A. State Agencies
Dept. of Economic Development
Vermont Global Trade Partnership
B. U.S. Department of Commerce
Montpelier Export Assistance Center
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Rhode Island
(1) Major Statistics
A. Population: 1,057,315 (2018 estimate, increase of 0.1% since 2017), number 44
among U.S. states and the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis/2018 Census Data Estimate)
B. State Current Dollar GDP (2018): $61.02 billion, number 45 among U.S. states and
the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
C. Per Capita Income (2018): $54,523, number 18 among U.S. states and the District of
Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
D. Unemployment Rate (May 2019): 3.6%, number 24 among U.S. states and the
District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
E. Number of Eligible Employed Workers in the Workforce (May 2019, seasonally
adjusted): 532,131, decrease of 0.2% since May 2018 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics)
(2) Industries and Companies
A. Major Industries: Metallic, Machinery, Munitions and Defense, Leisure Boating, and
Seafood Processing
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【Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis】
B. Fortune 500 Companies Headquartered in Rhode Island: 4 Companies
Name
Fortune
500
Rank
Headquarters Revenue
($ billions) Industry Type
CVS Health 8 Woonsocket 194.6 Food & Drug Stores
Textron 229 Providence 14.0 Aerospace & Defense
United Natural
Foods 310 Providence 10.2
Wholesalers: Food &
Grocery
Citizens Financial
Group 415 Providence 7.4 Commercial Banks
(Source: 『Fortune 500』2019 Edition)
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(3) Economic Statistics Related to Japan (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census
Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics)
A. Rhode Island’s Exports in 2018 (Total: $2.400 billion, increase of 0.3% since 2017)
Major export partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) Dominican Republic, 3) Mexico, … 9)
Japan
Value of exports to Japan: $64 million (decrease of 7.2% since 2017)
Major exports to Japan: Chemicals, Primary Metal Manufacturing, Computer and
Electronic Products, Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components, etc.
Rhode Island’s Top Export Partners in 2018
Rank Country Exports ($ millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 512 3.7% 1
2 Dominican Republic 240 4.2% 2
3 Mexico 200 -9.9% 3
4 China 144 -13.3% 4
5 Turkey 131 4.8% 5
9 Japan 64 -7.2% 10
Exports to Japan
Year Exports ($ millions) Change from prior year
2011 27 -16.3%
2012 78 182.3%
2013 33 -57.1%
2014 62 87.0%
2015 66 6.5%
2016 92 40.3%
2017 68 -25.7%
2018 64 -7.9%
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B. Rhode Island’s Imports in 2018 (Total: $10.525 billion, increase of 12.3% from 2017)
Major import partner countries: 1) Mexico, 2) Germany, 3) China, … 5) Japan
Value of imports from Japan: $733 million (increase of 4.9% since 2017)
Major imports from Japan: Transportation Equipment, Chemicals, Machinery (except
electrical), Computer and Electronic Products, etc.
Rhode Island’s Top Import Partners in 2018
Rank Country Imports ($ millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Mexico 2,504 12.5% 1
2 Germany 2,261 20.2% 2
3 China 972 5.8% 3
4 Slovakia 966 75.6% 7
5 Japan 733 4.9% 4
Imports from Japan
Year Imports ($ millions) Change from Prior Year
2011 164 43.3%
2012 198 21.2%
2013 50 -74.7%
2014 76 50.3%
2015 47 -38.2%
2016 842 1,691.5%
2017 699 -16.9%
2018 733 4.9%
C. Number of Japanese-Owned Companies in Rhode Island: 13
D. Number of Employees in Japanese-Owned Businesses in Rhode island: 353
Source: Consulate General of Japan in Boston Annual Survey (Oct. 2018), U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
(4) Contact Information for International Trade Assistance in Rhode Island
A. State Agencies
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (Commerce RI)
B. U.S. Department of Commerce
Providence Export Assistance Center
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Connecticut
(1) Major Statistics
A. Population: 3,572,665 (2018 estimate, decrease of 0.03% since 2017), number 29 out
of U.S. states and the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis/2018 Census Data Estimate)
B. State Current Dollar GDP (2018): $274.18 billion, number 24 among U.S. States and
the District of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
C. Per Capita Income (2018): $74,561, number 2 among U.S. states and the District of
Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
D. Unemployment Rate (May 2019) 3.8%, number 22 among U.S. states and the District
of Columbia (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
E. Number of Eligible Employed Workers in the Workforce (May 2019, Seasonally
Adjusted): 1,839,364, increase of 1.3% since May 2018 (Source: U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics)
(2) Industries and Companies
A. Major Industries: Machinery (Elevators, Air Conditioner Parts), Munitions and
Defense (Helicopters, Nuclear Submarines), Finance, Insurance
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【Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis】
B. Fortune 500 Companies Headquartered in Connecticut: 14 Companies
Company Name Fortune
500 Rank Headquarters
Revenue
($ billions) Industry Type
United
Technologies 46 Farmington 66.5 Aerospace & Defense
Cigna 65 Bloomfield 48.7
Health Care:
Insurance &
Managed Care
Charter
Companies 70 Stamford 43.6 Telecommunications
Hartford Financial
Services Group 161 Hartford 19.8
Insurance: Property
and Casualty (Stock)
Synchrony
Financial 173 Stamford 18.3
Diversified
Financials
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XPO Logistics 180 Greenwich 17.3 Transportation &
Logistics
Booking Holdings 216 Norwalk 14.5 Internet Services &
Retailing
Stanley Black &
Decker 228 New Britain 14.0
Home Equipment,
Furnishings
Xerox 318 Norwalk 9.8 Information
Technology Services
Frontier
Communications 355 Norwalk 8.6 Telecommunications
Amphenol 369 Wallingford 8.2
Network & Other
Communications
Equipment
EMCOR Group 375 Norwalk 8.1 Engineering,
Construction
United Rentals 379 Stamford 8.0 Miscellaneous
W.R. Berkley 397 Greenwich 7.7 Insurance: Property
& Casualty (Stock)
(Source: 『Fortune 500』2019 Edition)
(3) Economic Statistics Related to Japan (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census
Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics)
A. Connecticut’s Exports in 2018 (Total: $17.400 billion, increase of 17.7% since 2017)
Major export partner countries: 1) France, 2) Germany, 3) Canada, … 8) Japan
Value of exports to Japan: $629 million (increase of 15.1% since 2017)
Main export items to Japan: Transportation Equipment, Machinery (except electrical),
Computer and Electronic Products, Special Classification Provisions (NESOI), etc
Connecticut’s Top Export Partners in 2018
Rank Country Exports ($ Millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 France 3,178 50.3% 1
2 Germany 2,332 27.8% 3
3 Canada 1,952 2.4% 2
4 United Kingdom 1,486 14.3% 4
5 Mexico 948 -8.5% 5
8 Japan 629 15.1% 8
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Exports to Japan
Year Exports ($ millions) Change from Prior
Year
2011 582 22.0%
2012 574 -1.5%
2013 529 -7.8%
2014 540 2.1%
2015 525 -2.8%
2016 526 -0.1%
2017 547 4.0%
2018 629 15.1%
B. Connecticut’s Imports in 2018 (Total: $19.874 billion, increase of 6.4% since 2017)
Major import partner countries: 1) Canada, 2) Mexico, 3) China, … 12) Japan
Value of Imports from Japan: $423 million (increase of 3.1% since 2017)
Major imports from Japan: Computer and Electronic Products, Machinery (except
electrical), Transportation Equipment, etc.
Connecticut’s Major Import Partners in 2018
Rank Country Imports ($ millions) 2017-2018 Change 2017 Rank
1 Canada 3,587 24.8% 1
2 Mexico 2,503 -0.2% 2
3 China 2,301 2.9% 3
4 Germany 1,466 9.2% 4
5 United Kingdom 1,176 8.5% 5
12 Japan 423 3.1% 12
Imports from Japan
Year Imports ($ millions) Change from prior year
2011 883 4.9%
2012 994 12.6%
2013 1,069 7.0%
2014 1,091 2.0%
2015 948 -13.1%
2016 846 -10.5%
2017 410 -51.5%
2018 423 3.1%
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C. Number of Japanese-Owned Companies in Connecticut: 10 (excluding Fairfield
County)
D. Number of Employees in Japanese-Owned Companies in Connecticut: 367
(excluding Fairfield County)
Source: Consulate General of Japan in Boston Annual Survey (Oct. 2018), U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
(4) Contact Information for International Trade Assistance in Connecticut
A. State Agencies
Dept. of Economic and Community Development
Office of Business and Industry Development
B. U.S. Department of Commerce
Middletown Export Assistance Center
Last modified: July 8th, 2019
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