Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute | Utah exported $17.4 billion in goods in 2023, contributing over $8.0 billion to the state’s GDP

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By John Downen, Senior Research Fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

Utah’s international goods exports in 2023 totaled $17.4 billion, generating over $4.0 billion in earnings and 71,891 jobs, according to a report released this week by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. These exports contributed over $8.0 billion to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) and $16.7 billion to the state’s gross output. The impact of these exports represented 2.6% of total earnings in the state, 3.0% of total employment, 2.9% of total GDP, and 3.6% of gross output.

“Utah’s international goods exports boost earnings, jobs, output, and GDP across the state and are a critical source of outside dollars flowing into our economy,” said Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. “As Utah continues to grow and diversify, our state’s exports will play a key role in helping our economy remain dynamic and resilient.”

The full report is now available online.

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