What are the major exports of South America and North America?

South America Major Imports and Exports of Major South American countries. Cuba Imports: Petroleum, food, machinery, and equipment. Exports: Sugar (most important export), nickel, cigars, fish and shellfish, medical products, citrus fruits, and coffee. read more

The North American trade, exports and imports were adversely affected by the global economic slowdown and low oil and commodity prices in 2008-2009, especially after the trade boom during 2002-2007. The merchandise trade deficit in the US reached a record $840 billion in 2009 before shrinking to $450 billion in 2009. read more

Given South America’s population of some 418.5 million people, the $643.6 billion in South American exports for 2017 translates to roughly $1,200 for every person on the continent. That metric reflects a 13.2% increase from $1,063 in exports per capita during 2016. read more