North Dakota is an Auto State
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Tax Revenue Generation
$141.56M
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
2%
of total state tax revenue
$100.78M
Federal income taxes
$316.50M
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$89.41M
New vehicle sales taxes
$21.58M
Parts & services sales tax
$8.78M
Corporate profits taxes
$52.30M
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
North Dakota’s Auto Trade Footprint
North Dakota ports moved $1.65B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Canada. Past-decade totals reach $14.08B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$442.18M
Vehicles & parts entering ND ports
$1.21B
Vehicles & parts shipped from ND ports
Past Decade Totals
$3.56B
Vehicles & parts entering ND ports
$10.52B
Vehicles & parts shipped from ND ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — North Dakota ports of entry, 2024.
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