Exports are a rapidly growing part of Nevada’s economy, with the state exporting $18 billion worth of goods and services overseas annually, and international trade supporting over 420,000 jobs in the state.
Job Creation
In Nevada, 420,000 jobs were supported by trade, representing 22.2% of all jobs in the state.1,2
In 2023, 3,697 companies exported goods from Nevada, of which 85% were small- and medium-sized enterprises. In 2022, 74,200 people were employed by affiliates of companies at least 50% foreign-owned.3,4
Exports and Growth
Nevada exports about $18 billion in goods and services to overseas markets each year. 5
Canada ($2.9 billion)
Mexico ($1.6 billion)
Switzerland (1.4 billion)
India ($1.4 billion)
China ($1.2 billion)
Agricultural exports are important to Nevada's economy, totaling $201 million annually, according to the USDA.6
Since 2014, the U.S. Export-Import Bank has financed $145 million in exports from 29 companies in Nevada.7
Since 1992, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency has helped facilitate $65 million in exports from Nevada companies.9
Education and Research
From 2024-2025, 2,211 international students were enrolled in Nevada colleges and universities, contributing $68 million to the Nevada economy.10
Global Engagement
Since 1961, 1,163 Peace Corps volunteers from Nevada have served in dozens of countries overseas.11