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Wyo. exports rise 24 percent in 2012

Posted 8/27/12

CASPER — Wyoming exports of soda ash, energy, equipment and other merchandise to customers overseas rose 24 percent in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.

According to the U.S. International Trade Administration, Wyoming’s exports climbed in value from $579 million in the first half of last year to $718 million.

Key merchandise categories included chemicals, machinery, petroleum products, minerals, ores, oil and natural gas.

Top destinations for Wyoming products are found on several continents. Exports to Tunisia climbed 88 percent, while the Netherlands purchased 68 percent more from Wyoming.

Indonesia checked in at a 62 percent increase while the Republic of South Africa imported 44 percent more from Wyoming.

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