SJR30 Summary

• Commends Alabama's 2020 export sales of $17.13 billion shipped to 190 countries, ranking the state 25th nationally in export dollar value.

• Recognizes transportation equipment as Alabama's largest export category at $8.17 billion, with the state ranking fourth nationally in auto exports.

• Highlights significant export growth in agricultural products (196.7 percent increase to $392.35 million), medical equipment and supplies (53.8 percent increase to $151.5 million), and forest products (22.8 percent increase to $10.7 million).

• Acknowledges Alabama's professional trade community, including the Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture and Industries, Port of Mobile, Export Alabama Alliance, manufacturing and transportation sectors, and small businesses.

• Resolves that international trade enhances quality of life for Alabamians, contributes to state economic prosperity, sustains thousands of high-paying jobs, and encourages continued export growth to global markets.