Alabama exports soared to new record in 2022

2022 record year for farm exports

WASHINGTON – The American agricultural sector posted its best export year ever in 2022 with international sales of U.S. farm and food products reaching $196 billion, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday.

State sets new record in exports in 2022

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Alabama exports surged to over $25.5 billion in 2022, setting a new annual record. Ivey said this is yet another indicator that the state’s economy is performing strongly. “Our record-breaking success when it comes to our exports is yet another example of the far reach of the ‘Made in Alabama’ brand and a direct result of our incredible companies and top-notch workforce,” said Gov. Ivey. “Exporting is…

Alabama exports soared to new record in 2022

Governor Kay Ivey Thursday announced that Alabama exports surged to over $25.5 billion in 2022, setting a new annual record and providing another indicator that the state’s economy is performing strongly. Last year’s surging export activity was driven by rising overseas shipments of Alabama-made vehicles, aerospace parts, chemicals, minerals, metals and paper products, according to data from the Alabama Department of Commerce. The value of Alab…

Alabama exports set new record in 2022

ALABAMA (WDHN) — The Governor's office announced on Thursday that state exports set a new annual record in 2022, reaching over $20 billion. According to Ivey's office, exports went beyond $25.5 billion in 2022, jumping 22% compared to 2021. The state's exports have increased by nearly 47% since 2020. Setting a new annual export record is just another example of the economic success that Alabama is enjoying right now. Despite turbulence on th…

Alabama exports hit new record in 2022

Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Alabama exports surged to over $25.5 billion in 2022

Alabama exports surged to record $25.5 billion in 2022

Alabama shattered its record for exports in a single year, tallying more than $25.5 billion in 2022. The new mark blew past the previous record of $21.7 billion in 2017, and was 22% higher than the previous year, when the state’s exports rebounded after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.