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Delaware is an Auto State

23.2K Jobs

Powered by Delaware’s Auto Industry

Industry Impact

Every Job Tells a Story

Delaware’s auto industry supports an estimated 23,194 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.

47.4K

New Vehicles Sold

$126,555

Average labor income per auto job

$2.94B

Annual Labor Income

4%

Share of Delaware Jobs Supported

5%

of Economy

$4.73B

State GDP

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Delaware, 2024.

Automaker Facilities

Built in Delaware

Facility Organization City State Type
American Honda Finance Corp. Office Honda Wilmington Delaware Offices & Training Centers
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Delaware, 2024.

Activity at Ports

Delaware’s Auto Trade Footprint

Delaware ports moved $1.27B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to United Arab Emirates. Past-decade totals reach $11.83B.

2024 Imports

2024 Exports

$188.49M

Vehicles & parts entering DE ports

$1.08B

Vehicles & parts shipped from DE ports

Past Decade Totals

$472.45M

Vehicles & parts entering DE ports

$11.35B

Vehicles & parts shipped from DE ports

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Delaware ports of entry, 2024.

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