Kentucky

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$49.8 Billion
Value added to the economy comprising 16.0% of Kentucky GDP
254.5K
People employed by more than 4.0k Kentucky manufacturers
$95,363
Average annual earnings for MFG employees vs $65,259 non-farm average
$46.8 Billion
worth of goods exported from Kentucky in 2025
Top Export Destinations:

1. Canada$9.4 Billion
2. United Kingdom$4.9 Billion
3. France$4.7 Billion
4. China$4.3 Billion
5. Mexico$4.1 Billion