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Iowa is an Auto State

68.5K Jobs

Powered by Iowa’s Auto Industry

Automaker Facilities

Built in Iowa

Facility Organization City State Type
Magna Operations Magna Montezuma Iowa Parts Manufacturing
Magna Operations Magna Victor Iowa Parts Manufacturing
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Parts Center Honda Davenport Iowa Logistics
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Iowa, 2024.

Tax Revenue Generation

$548.85M

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

4%

of total state tax revenue

$303.51M

Federal income taxes

$1.49B

Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees

$277.77M

New vehicle sales taxes

$80.44M

Parts & services sales tax

$19.26M

Corporate profits taxes

$162.50M

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

Iowa’s Auto Trade Footprint

Iowa ports moved $117.3K in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to United Arab Emirates. Past-decade totals reach $184.28M.

2024 Imports

2024 Exports

$107.2K

Vehicles & parts entering IA ports

$10.1K

Vehicles & parts shipped from IA ports

Past Decade Totals

$184.25M

Vehicles & parts entering IA ports

$31.5K

Vehicles & parts shipped from IA ports

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

Employment

Jobs Across the State

Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Iowa’s largest automotive employers.

Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Iowa, 2024.

  • 289

    Employees

    Magna

    Magna Operations

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    Employees

    Magna

    Magna Operations

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