ManuFacts

Florida’s manufacturing sector is vibrant, with many small companies providing high-paying jobs to Floridians across the state. The data and industry information below comes from both state and national sources, highlighting the strength of the industry statewide.

FloridaCommerce

• Monthly data release file on Florida Manufacturing from the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research (WSER) at the Florida Department of Commerce.
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Why Manufacturing? A case for promoting the industry in your community.

• This February 2020 presentation to the Florida Economic Development Council highlights the economic impact manufacturing can have in a community and how working with FloridaMakes can help economic developers make manufacturing a priority for their industry diversification efforts. Plus, the importance manufacturing has in doubling rural GDP.

Did you know?

The following data is from FloridaCommerce (2024).

• Florida is home to more than 26,000 manufacturing companies, who employ over 427,000 workers.
• 80% of Florida manufacturers have 20 or fewer employees.
• Florida manufacturers produce a variety of goods including aerospace products, batteries, food and beverages, communications equipment, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductors, boats, and more.

2023 Florida Manufacturing

Dive into 2023 Florida Manufacturing - a report by FloridaCommerce with the support of FloridaMakes.