SJR53 Summary

• Alabama's export sales in 2021 totaled $20.9 billion, shipped to 189 countries, representing a surge of more than 21 percent compared to the previous year.

• Alabama ranked 24th nationally in dollar value of exports in 2021, improving from 25th place in 2020, with two-way trade totaling $52.4 billion.

• Transportation equipment was Alabama's leading export category at $10.35 billion (up 25 percent), followed by chemicals ($2.3 billion), forest products ($1.5 billion), primary metals ($1.3 billion), and non-electrical machinery ($1.1 billion).

• The legislature commends Alabama's trade and export professionals, including the Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture and Industries, Port of Mobile, Export Alabama Alliance, and manufacturing and transportation sectors.

• International trade enhances quality of life for Alabamians, contributes to state prosperity, and sustains thousands of high-paying jobs; the legislature encourages continued growth of Alabama's exports to the global marketplace.