Based on the 2024 data, the top imports to the US from Colombia by value are: Mineral fuels and oils (HS code 27): $7.67 billion (including crude petroleum) Precious stones and metals (HS code 71): $2.17 billion (including gold) Live trees and other plants (HS code 07): $1.64 billion (including cut flowers) Coffee, tea, and spices (HS code 09): $1.52 billion (primarily coffee) Aluminum and articles thereof (HS code 76): $668.72 million Edible fruit and nuts (HS code 08): $561.78 million (including bananas and avocados) Electrical machinery and equipment (HS code 85): $459.16 million Plastics and articles thereof (HS code 39): $265.18 million Miscellaneous edible preparations (HS code 21): $196.99 million Sugars and sugar confectionery (HS code 17): $196.75 million   Here's a look at which states in the US can manufacture similar goods, along with examples of companies: Mineral fuels and oils (Crude Petroleum): Texas: A major hub for oil extraction and refining. Examples: ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips.   Louisiana: Significant oil and gas production and refining. Examples: Shell, Valero.   California: Has oil fields and refineries. Examples: Marathon Petroleum.   While the US is a major oil producer, it still imports crude oil for various reasons, including specific types of crude and strategic reserves. Precious stones and metals (Gold): Nevada: Has significant gold mining operations. Examples: Barrick Gold Corporation, Newmont Corporation.   Alaska: Also has active gold mines. Examples: Kinross Gold Corporation.   Colorado: Has a history of gold mining, though less active now.   The US does mine gold but also imports it for manufacturing, jewelry, and investment. Live trees and other plants (Cut Flowers): California: The leading state in floriculture. Examples: Rainbow Flowers, Mellano & Company.   Florida: Another significant flower-growing state. Examples: Costa Farms. Washington: Has a substantial cut flower industry.   Despite a domestic flower industry, the US imports heavily, especially around peak demand periods and for specific varieties.   Coffee, tea, and spices (Coffee): Hawaii: Grows coffee commercially, particularly Kona coffee. Examples: Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative. California: Has a small but growing coffee cultivation.   However, the US climate is not ideal for large-scale commercial coffee production like in Colombia, so the vast majority is imported. Major US coffee companies like Starbucks and Nestlé source beans globally, including from Colombia.   Aluminum and articles thereof: Washington: Has aluminum production facilities. Examples: Alcoa.   Kentucky: Also has aluminum manufacturing. The US produces aluminum, but imports are needed to meet demand in various sectors like automotive and construction.   Edible fruit and nuts (Bananas, Avocados): Hawaii: Can grow bananas and avocados, but on a smaller scale.   California: Produces avocados. Examples: Calavo Growers.   Florida: Grows some bananas and avocados.   The US imports most bananas and a significant portion of avocados to meet consumer demand year-round. Electrical machinery and equipment: California: A major hub for electronics manufacturing, though much is assembly of imported components. Examples: Apple, Intel.   Texas: Growing in electronics manufacturing. Examples: Dell, Texas Instruments. Massachusetts: Strong in high-tech manufacturing. Examples: General Electric. The US manufactures electrical equipment but also imports specific components and finished goods. Plastics and articles thereof: Texas: Has a large petrochemical industry, the base for plastics production. Examples: Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical.   Louisiana: Also a significant plastics manufacturing state.   Ohio: Has a substantial plastics manufacturing sector. The US is a major producer of plastics but imports certain types and finished plastic products. Miscellaneous edible preparations: This is a broad category and manufacturing occurs across many states, depending on the specific product. Examples include food processing companies like General Mills (Minnesota), Kellogg's (Michigan), and Kraft Heinz (Illinois).   Sugars and sugar confectionery: Florida: Grows sugarcane. Examples: Florida Crystals.   Louisiana: Also has sugarcane production.   Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota: Grow sugar beets. Examples: American Crystal Sugar Company.   The US produces sugar but also imports to meet demand. It's important to note that while these US states and companies manufacture similar types of goods, the specific varieties, quantities, and cost structures can differ significantly from those imported from Colombia. Trade occurs due to factors like specialization, resource availability, and consumer preferences.