Governor Walz Announces Minnesota’s Second Quarter Exports Soar to Record High
September 9, 2022
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced today that exports of manufactured, agricultural, and mining goods from Minnesota were valued at $6.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022, reaching the highest level on record. Minnesota exports grew 12 percent between the second quarters of 2021 and 2022.
"Minnesota's workers and businesses are fueling, feeding, and supporting the global economy," said Governor Walz. "Our record-breaking exports demonstrate that the world recognizes the value of doing business in Minnesota. We will continue building partnerships abroad that allow our local economies to thrive."