According To The U.S. Department Of Commerce’s International Administration Exports From The Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area Have Increased. The Report Shows Exports Totaled A Recor D 5.6 Billion Between 2012 And 2013, Which Is A 37 Percent Increase. Ita Didn’t Identify All The Companies Contributing To The Export Revenue But Did Say Eastman Chemical Company Was The Metro Area’s Largest Exporter By Far. It’s Export Position Has Gained Strength With The Recent Acquisition Of Taminco, A Global Specialty Chemical Company. The Deal Was Valued At 2.8 Billion Dollars. Ita Said The Growth In Exports Came With A Slowdown In The World Economy And In World Trade Volumes.