Arizona’s exports are near their highest level of demand of all time. Trade partnerships with Mexico and Canada are reaching new limits and are Arizona's largest export markets.

• Arizona's nominal exports increased by about 20% from 2012 to 2016. (Global Trade Atlas)
• Arizona's had the 5th highest growth rate for exports in the country from 2012 to 2016. (Global Trade Atlas)
• Arizona exports support more than 100,000 jobs (International Trade Administration, 2016)

Talking points on Arizona's relationship with Mexico:

• In 2016, Mexico was Arizona's largest trading partner, with almost $16 billion in combined trade accounting for nearly 40% of the state's total trade. (Global Trade Atlas)
• Arizona ranks #5 in total exports to Mexico among all U.S. states. (Global Trade Atlas)
• Exports from Arizona to Mexico increased by 32% (without adjusting for inflation) from 2012 to 2016. (Global Trade Atlas)
• The two largest export categories from Arizona to Mexico were electrical equipment and components ($1.1B) and semiconductors and other electronics ($900M). (Global Trade Atlas)
• Mexico purchases 96% of Arizona's metals and ores exports. (Global Trade Atlas)
• 3.8 million Mexicans visit Arizona, and are responsible for 66% of all Arizona visitor expenditures.
• Because of the 300 mile border shared with Mexico, Arizona is one of the best-positioned states to take advantage of Mexico's growth. Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America, according to the World Bank.
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers flights to and from 9 destinations in Mexico.
• In addition to the Arizona trade office in Hermosillo, Arizona in 2014 partnered with the City of Phoenix to open a trade and investment office in Mexico City, dedicated to helping Arizona's businesses achieve export goals in Mexico efficiently and economically. 
• The Arizona Mexico Commission is Arizona's premiere cross-border nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the economic prosperity and quality of life for all Arizonans through strong public/private collaborations in advocacy, trade, networking and information.

Talking points on Arizona's relationship with Canada:

• In 2014, Canada and Arizona had a bilateral footprint of more than $4 billion in trade, tourism and foreign direct investment.
• Canada is Arizona's #3 largest trading partner, with $3.4 billion traded in 2016. (Global Trade Atlas)
• Semiconductors and other electronic components and aerospace products and parts accounted for $462 million, or 22% of Arizona's exports to Canada. (Global Trade Atlas)
• Canadians have a very strong presence in the local real estate markets, and account for 94% of all investment into foreign-owned homes.
• Arizona's largest source of non-real estate foreign-direct investment is Canada, with 15 greenfield FDI projects since 2012. 
• Canadian tourism in Arizona is a boon for the local economy. Nearly 900,000 Canadians visit Arizona every year for both leisure and business purposes, staying an average of 18 nights and spending approx. $1,228 USD per visit.
• Canada is easily accessed by businesses and tourists via one of the many nonstop flights leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
• Arizona is home to many of Canadian businesses, such as: BMO, Bombardier Aerospace, Fortis, and Premium Brands Holdings.
• In 2017, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport received the Airport Innovation Award from the American Association of Airport Executives.
• In 2016, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was ranked the #9 most improved airport in the world by Skytrax.
• Arizona groups such as the Canada Arizona Business Council work to raise awareness of Canada's importance to the local economy and the export opportunities available to companies.