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Gov. Kemp: 2019 Another Record Year for Georgia Exports
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For Immediate Release Monday, February 10, 2020
Gov. Kemp: 2019 Another Record Year for Georgia Exports
Atlanta, GA Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has set another record, this time in exports and global trade, as the state's diverse industry base and global connectivity continue to drive competitiveness. In 2019, the State of Georgia tallied $41.2 billion in exports and $143.3 billion in overall international trade.
Georgia again surpassed the previous record-setting year in 2018, with a 2.87% increase in total trade and 1.5% increase in exports, even as overall U.S. exports contracted slightly. Georgia's total trade value has nearly doubled in the past 10 years, making the state the epicenter of global trade in the Southeast.
"This exciting news for Georgia exports affirms what we know to be true: you can truly make anything and send it anywhere in the world from right here in Georgia," said Governor Kemp. "Our state's top-notch logistics network and services are customized across all industry sectors and regions, and hardworking Georgians continue to create products in demand across the globe."
Georgia businesses exported goods to 214 unique countries and territories in 2019, and the state ranks 12th among exporting states. The top five customers for Georgia products remained Canada, Mexico, Germany, China, and Singapore.
Ten percent of Georgia's exports more than $4.2 billion came from Georgia's agriculture industry. Poultry, cotton, and peanuts remain top sellers.
With more than 6,600 manufacturing firms in Georgia employing more than 400,000 Georgians, manufactured goods make up 90% of Georgia goods exports.
Georgia also saw an increase of 20% in exports to Germany, where Governor Kemp recently returned from an economic development mission. In January, the State of Georgia opened an expanded European office focused on growing investment and trade opportunities with
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Gov. Kemp: 2019 Another Record Year for Georgia Exports
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