Kentucky’s Aerospace Trade Surge | Lexington News

Kentucky’s trade game is soaring—exports hit $47.9 billion in 2024, with aerospace leading the charge at $18.94 billion, powering a more than double increase since 2013. Over 23,000 jobs and 100+ facilities fuel this manufacturing boom, while imports from China plummeted from 24% to just 7%, replaced by the EU as the top supplier. With the EU and Canada soaking up 40% of exports—mostly aerospace gear—Kentucky’s global trade is reshaping fast, proving how pivotal aerospace is—and how agile the state’s economy has become. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d332686ab1934e1a