SJR30 Summary

• Commends Alabama's record international exports of $25.5 billion in 2022, representing a 47 percent increase since 2020.

• Recognizes Alabama exports shipped to 196 countries including vehicles, transportation equipment, agricultural products, chemicals, minerals, iron, steel, machinery, and paper products.

• Highlights transportation equipment as Alabama's leading export at $11.4 billion (9 percent increase), with other significant exports including chemicals at $2.7 billion, forest products at $1.6 billion, and minerals and ores at $2 billion.

• Recognizes the contributions of trade/export professionals, the Alabama Department of Commerce, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Port of Mobile, Export Alabama Alliance, manufacturing and transportation sectors, agriculture, and small businesses to export growth.

• Affirms that international trade significantly contributes to Alabama's economy and sustains thousands of high-paying jobs, encouraging continued growth of Alabama's "Made in Alabama" brand globally.