International exports from Wyoming surged 17% from 2011 to 2012. Wyoming's exports increased from $1.2 billion 2011 to $1.4 billion in 2012 and figures from the U.S. International Trade Association show Wyoming ranked seventh among U.S. states for growth in exports over that period. The mineral trona accounted for a large portion of Wyoming's exports. Trona is mined from southwest Wyoming and processed into soda ash. Soda ash is critical for manufacturing variety of products including detergents and glass. Wyoming also exports equipment for refineries and truck bodies for the mining industry. Top destinations for Wyoming products include Canada and Australia.
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