Friday, January 1, 1904
The value of Tennessee's exports rose in 4 percent 2012 to a record $31.1 billion. The top sectors for exports last year were:
1. Medical equipment and supplies, $3.2 billion
2. Motor vehicle parts, $2.9 billion
3. Computer equipment, $2.21 billion
4. Basic chemicals, $2.16 billion
5. Resin, synthetic rubbers, artificial & synthetic fibers, $1.7 billion
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration