There are nearly 25,000 manufacturing companies in Florida. The Sunshine State's manufacturing GDP increased nearly 70 over the last decade. The Florida manufacturing workforce, low taxes and access to global markets can work for any company, from large corporations to small businesses.
No. 2 in U.S. for manufacturing job growth
No. 3 state for manufacturing establishments
$77 Billion manufacturing GDP in 2023
7,700+ advanced materials establishments
24,000+ manufacturing companies
400,000+ manufacturing employment
Florida has 19 commercial-use airports, 14 deepwater seaports, the No. 2 largest foreign trade zone network and major road/rail options. This expansive infrastructure helps Florida’s manufacturing industry move people and products around the world with ease.
From jets and boats to food and beverages, aerospace, metal products, semiconductors and medical devices, companies here are making the products that make the world turn. Join global manufacturing leaders like Air Products, Jabil, Lockheed Martin, Saft and thousands of others in Florida.
Florida has a rich agricultural history that continues today. From manufacturing to distribution to headquarters, the ag industry provides an annual $130+ billion economic impact for the state. Global food and beverage leaders like Frito-Lay, Goya Foods, Florida Crystals and LaCroix all have a large presence here.
With more registered recreational boats than any other state, 1,350 miles of coastline and the 3rd-most lakes in the U.S., Florida is a perfect home for the 24,000+ marine businesses operating here.
Florida is the third-most populous state and No. 1 for construction business climate. Timber operations, metal fabrication, chemical production, construction manufacturers and more employ 380,000+ employees in Florida’s manufacturing industry.
FloridaMakes helps strengthen Florida's manufacturing sector. It assists manufacturers in expanding market opportunities, developing customized economic analyses and business strategies and adopting best practices. Additionally, it helps them assess opportunities for new technology, training and supply chain improvements.
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SelectFlorida is the state of Florida’s official international commerce organization, serving as a catalyst for economic development, economic diversification into targeted industries, and high-wage job creation for Floridians.
Florida's statewide workforce policy and investment board, helping connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.
Long known as an international gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, South Florida is now gaining recognition as a global powerhouse in the aviation services sector. The tri-county region is home to one of the largest clusters of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul firms in the Western Hemisphere.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $13 million in funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure and workforce-related projects in Bay County and Gulf County.
EU Motors announced the opening of its new production facility, EU Motors USA, in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The Hallandale Beach facility is operational with an initial capability of 5,000 motors per month and an expansion roadmap to meet growing demand.
Voltari Electric has plans to bring a new U.S. shipyard to Bay County. The Canadian-based electric boat manufacturer plans to take over and expand the former Queen Craft Shipyard, bringing advanced electric and autonomous vessel manufacturing to Northwest Florida.
Florida’s manufacturing industry added 1,400 Jobs in February 2025. Total manufacturing employment has now reached 432,000 jobs—the highest level since 2002.
Florida jumped three spots to No. 5 in CNBC’s 2024 rankings of America’s Top States for Business. The Sunshine state has the No. 1 economy in the nation and is ranked second in workforce and access to capital. Learn more about the rankings and how Florida stacks up.
Texas once again placed No. 1 and Florida once again No. 2 in the Chief Executive survey of Best and Worst States for Business for 2024, the pattern for nearly the entire history of the annual survey that began in 2001.
With nearly 25,000 manufacturing establishments in the state, Florida’s economic impact in manufacturing surpassed the contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of many other strong industries that Florida is usually known for, including– tourism, agriculture, and transportation.
New jobs and better opportunities are coming to Columbia County. AgroLiquid is the first company to move into the North Florida Mega Industrial Park.
In a monumental move towards advancing Florida’s semiconductor landscape, Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed an $80 million investment for the University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) in the upcoming 2024 legislative session.
Rogue Valley Microdevices announced its acquisition of a 50,000-square-foot commercial building in Palm Bay, Florida to serve as its second microfabrication facility.
Plant Agricultural Systems announced they will build a $750 million hydroponic farm in Baker County. The new facility will grow fresh produce and create more than 600 jobs.
Central Moloney, Inc., announced the selection of Okaloosa County, Florida for a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will specialize in producing pad-mounted electrical transformers.
In May, Bay County officials celebrated the grand opening of the Suzuki Marine USA Technical Center, a state-of-the-art research facility in Panama City.
Buffalo Rock, the nation's largest family-owned bottler of Pepsi and Dr. Pepper products, has announced plans to create a distribution center at the Northwest Florida Industrial Park at Interstate 10.
Resia, formerly known as AHS Residential, plans to build a 200,000-square-foot facility just a few miles from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Local officials and members of the community gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Central Moloney Inc. to Bay County. The company will soon open its sixth location, creating more than 200 local jobs.
Site Selection Group, a full-service location advisory, economic incentives, and real estate services firm, utilizes a variety of innovative tools and analyses to help its clients evaluate locations for manufacturing investment. Florida ranks fifth in overall index score.
Manufacturing output in Florida has grown nearly 60% in the past decade from $37 billion to $59 billion, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
From Pensacola to Jacksonville, Tampa to Tallahassee and Miami to Orlando, manufacturing businesses are widespread in the Sunshine state. Where will your business make something big in Florida? Our team of experts can help you understand complicated problems, connect you with partners and put all the pieces together.