28 Worcester Business Journal | October 19, 2026 | wbjournal.com
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Value of worldwide exports in top five industry sectors
(Worcester Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Industry 2009 2014 2019 2024
Total Exports Worldwide $2,035,900,000 $3,126,600,000 $2,221,500,000 $2,374,500,000
Chemicals $824,500,000 $793,800,000 $263,900,000 $500,200,000
Plastics & rubber products N/A N/A N/A $157,000,000
Fabricated Metal Products $110,400,000 $178,600,000 N/A N/A
Machinery $238,400,000 $421,100,000 $393,100,000 $365,700,000
Computer & Electronic Products $320,400,000 $610,800,000 $346,000,000 $385,100,000
Electrical Equipment N/A $288,800,000 $270,500,000 $196,800,000
Transportation Equipment $104,200,000 N/A N/A N/A
Miscellaneous Manufactures N/A N/A $166,000,000 N/A
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Massachusetts total exports
worldwide in 2024
$35,020,000,000
Worcester statistical area
contributed
6.78% of the state's
exports in 2024
