Exports form a significant portion of Illinois’ economy, and totaled over US$68.18 billion in 2014. The state’s exports have grown faster than the rest of the nation. In 1974, Illinois became the first state to open a trade office in China, and China is now the state’s third largest export market. Last year, Illinois exports to China totaled US$4.7 billion, a small decrease over 2013. The top five exports are agriculture and related products, transportation equipment, machinery (excluding electrical), waste and scrap and computer and electronic products. In 2014, imports from China reached US$29.5 billion, making China the state’s second largest trade partner.