Based on the most recent data (2024), the top imports to the US from the Maldives by value are: Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatics invertebrates ($4.93 Million) Commodities not specified according to kind ($929.73K) Meat, fish and seafood preparations ($203.69K) Vehicles other than railway, tramway ($193.61K) Electrical, electronic equipment ($41.11K) Focusing on the most significant import, fish and seafood, here are the US states that have a strong presence in this sector and some example companies: Alaska: This state has a massive fishing industry, focusing on wild-caught salmon, cod, pollock, and various other seafood. Trident Seafoods: One of the largest seafood companies in North America, with extensive operations in Alaska. Peter Pan Seafoods: Another major player in the Alaskan seafood processing industry. Washington: Similar to Alaska, Washington has a significant wild-caught and farmed seafood industry, including salmon, shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels), and groundfish. Taylor Shellfish Farms: A large producer of farmed shellfish in the Puget Sound.   Ocean Beauty Seafoods: Processes and distributes a wide variety of seafood, including Alaskan species.     Louisiana: Known for its Gulf Coast fisheries, Louisiana's seafood industry focuses on shrimp, oysters, crabs, and finfish like catfish and redfish. Acme Oyster House: While primarily a restaurant, they also handle a significant volume of oyster processing. Numerous smaller, family-owned seafood processors along the coast. Massachusetts: A historic center for fishing, Massachusetts' industry focuses on cod, haddock, flounder, lobster, and various other groundfish and shellfish. Legal Sea Foods: Similar to Acme Oyster House, they have processing capabilities alongside their restaurant chain. Many smaller fishing fleets and processors in ports like Gloucester and New Bedford. Maine: Famous for its lobster, Maine also has a significant industry in other shellfish and groundfish. Luke's Lobster: A seafood company with processing facilities and restaurants.   Numerous independent lobstermen and smaller seafood dealers. California: While perhaps not as dominant as the states listed above, California has commercial fishing and aquaculture operations for various species, including tuna, salmon, and shellfish. Pacific Seafood Group: A large West Coast seafood company with operations in California.   It's important to note that while these states have significant seafood industries that produce similar types of products to those imported from the Maldives (particularly non-fillet fresh fish, fish fillets, and processed fish), the specific species and the scale of production might differ. Additionally, some of the imports from the Maldives might be of specific fish species not as commonly found or processed in large quantities in the US. Regarding the other top imports from the Maldives: Commodities not specified according to kind: This is a very broad category and difficult to pinpoint specific manufacturing states and companies without more detail. Meat, fish and seafood preparations: The states listed above for general fish and seafood processing would also be involved in preparing these types of products. Companies would include those already mentioned as well as more specialized food processing companies. Vehicles other than railway, tramway: The US has a large automotive manufacturing industry, with significant production in states like Michigan (Ford, General Motors, Stellantis), California (Tesla), South Carolina (BMW, Volvo), Alabama (Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai), and Tennessee (Nissan, Volkswagen).   Electrical, electronic equipment: This is a vast sector with manufacturing across many states, particularly California (Apple, various semiconductor companies), Texas (Dell, Samsung), and Massachusetts (various tech and electronics manufacturers).