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Delaware is an Auto State

23.2K Jobs

Powered by Delaware’s Auto Industry

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.

Tax Revenue Generation

$239.90M

in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.

4%

of total state tax revenue

$253.36M

Federal income taxes

$205.90M

Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees

—

New vehicle sales taxes

—

Parts & services sales tax

$22.70M

Corporate profits taxes

—

Used vehicle sales taxes

Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.

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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