Coal was West Virginia's top export in 2009 despite a 4.5 decline.

The West Virginia Development Office says coal exports totaled $2.1 billion last year, down from a record $2.2 billion in 2008.

Overall, the state's exports fell by 14.5 percent, from a record $5.6 billion in 2008 to $4.8 billion.

Plastics was the second leading export at $687 million, down from $981 million in 2008. Machinery was third at $539 million, down from $664 million in 2008.

Chemical exports also fell, from $355 million in 2008 to $317 million.

The Development Office says Canada was the state's top trading partner.

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