Record #:

40617

Author(s):

Blake, Kathy

Abstract:

Profiles of products like timber and pork, along with statistics showing its international trade potential, help explain North Carolina’s number eleven ranking among exporting states in the US.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 3, March 2019 , p20, 22 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Economic development--North Carolina; Exports--North Carolina; Exports--agricultural products--North Carolina ; Tobacco; Pork industry and trade; Lumber trade--North Carolina; Wood products; Hog industry; Sweet potatoes; Wilmington--exporting; Morehead City--exporting

Record #:

42738

Author(s):

Stiers Joanie

Abstract:

Michelle Wang says regarding sweet potatoes, North Carolina accounts for nearly 60 % of U.S. production, yet 80% of international sales.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 7 Issue 3, Fall 2020, p6-8

Subject(s):

Sweet potatoes; International trade; Exports--agricultural products--North Carolina

Record #:

44191

Author(s):

Stroop, Rachel

Abstract:

Exports of agricultural goods contributed over$3.3 billion to North Carolina's economy at the end of 2023. Having a vital port is beneficial to the state. Top trade partners for North Carolina include Canada, China, South Korea and Mexico. North Carolina is first in the nation for sweet potato exports and accounts for 80% of international sweet potato sales.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 11 Issue 3, Fall 2024, p6-8, il

Subject(s):

Exports--agricultural products--North Carolina ; Sweet Potato Industry--North Carolina