Kentucky set another all-time export record in 2024

Kentucky once again set an all-time record for products shipped globally, with $47.7 billion in exports in 2024.

The commonwealth showed an 18.7 percent increase over the previous record set in 2023.

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division and WISERTrade, Canada once again led the way as Kentucky's top export destination, with over $9.3 billion in products. 

The United Kingdom ($4.9 billion), France ($4.7 billion), China ($4.3 billion) and Mexico ($4.1 billion) remain in the top five destinations for Kentucky-made products. Other top trade partners included Brazil, Netherlands, Malaysia, Germany and Singapore.

Aerospace products and parts remained Kentucky's top export in 2024. The industry shipped more than $18.9 billion in products out of the United States, representing a nearly 41.8% increase over the previous year. Only Washington state exports more aerospace and aviation products.

Gov. Beshear announced the record Thursday during his Team Kentucky update.