Total U.S. agricultural machinery exports for first quarter 2014 totaled $2.185 billion compared to $3.04 billion in the first quarter of 2013 — a decline of 28.1%, according to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), citing U.S. Department of Commerce data.

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All world regions recorded double—digit declines, led by Asia. 1Q 2014 U.S. agricultural equipment exports by major world regions compared to 1Q 2013:  

• Exports to Canada declined 30.7%, for a total $698.3 million.
• Exports to South America declined 14%, for a total $240.3 million.
• Exports to Asia decreased 36.7%, for a total $145.6 million.
• Exports to Europe dropped 34%, for a total $628.1 million.
• Exports to Central America decreased 17%, for a total $256.8 million.
• Exports to Australia/Oceania declined 14.8% to $144 million.
• Exports to Africa decreased 23.5% to $71.5 million. 

The top countries buying the most U.S.-made agricultural machinery during the first quarter of 2014 were:

1. Canada — $698.3 million, down 30.7%;

2. Mexico — $225.2 million, down 17.3%;

3. Australia — $130.1 million, down 18.3%;

4. Russia — $109.9 million, down 9.2%;

5. Ukraine — $100.1 million, up 13.6%;

6. Brazil — $95.1 million, down 24.3%;

7. Germany — $71.8 million, down 54.3%;

8. France — $52.2 million, down 51%;

9. South Africa — $49.6 million, down 19.2%;

10. China — $48 million, down 26.7%.

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