Alabama News Center — Alabama claims No. 1 spot among auto-exporting states for the first time

By: Jerry Underwood

Alabama has become the nation’s No. 1 auto-exporting state, with international vehicle shipments surging past $11.2 billion in 2023 to overtake longtime leader South Carolina, according to new trade data.

Alabama’s auto exports have climbed 45% in value since 2021, when they totaled $7.7 billion, according to figures from the Alabama Department of Commerce.

“Alabama’s auto industry has become an exporting powerhouse, with vehicles produced in the state finding markets around the world,” said Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. “This creates jobs in our state and solidifies the position of the Alabama auto assembly plants in a global business.”

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