Based on the expert analysis and our database of 1,300+ US industries, IBISWorld presents a list of the Fastest Growing Industries by Imports in the US in 2024
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View a list of the Top 25 fastest growing industries by importsGrowth in Imports for 2024: 56.3%
Golf cart manufacturers have been enduring high volatility over the past five years. Although the standard golf cart has emerged as a convenient method of transportation for security personnel, retirement communities, families and other businesses and organizations, the primary market for golf carts remains the Golf Courses and Country Clubs industry (IBISWorld report 71391). While the COVID-19 pandemic sparked consumer interest in golf, health and safety regulations prevented manufacturers from fully capitalizing on evolving consumer tastes. Instead, inexpensive imports filled gaps in demand. Over the past five years, industry revenue has been falling at a CAGR of 5.4% and is... Learn More
Growth in Imports for 2024: 39.4%
The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing industry has boomed as the use of renewable energy sources surged in popularity. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV), including plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), have seen a dramatic rise in sales amid elevated oil and gas prices. With concerns about the environment, new entrants continue to flood in looking to establish market share. New government incentives and infrastructure funding have increased the accessibility of electric and hybrid vehicles domestically. Industry-wide revenue has increased at an annualized 29.6% to $88.8 billion over the past five years, including... Learn More
Growth in Imports for 2024: 31.2%
Major smart appliance manufacturers build smart household cooking appliances, refrigerators and laundry equipment. Revenue for the industry has surged during the current period because major smart appliances have become less expensive and more accessible to consumers, enabling manufacturers to sell to most households for the first time. Rising incomes during much of the current period also benefited the industry, as more money enabled consumers to purchase luxuries, such as major smart appliances. High input prices provided new revenue streams for manufacturers during the recovery from COVID-19, as companies passed on high costs to consumers. Interest rates have soared in recent... Learn More
Growth in Imports for 2024: 28.4%
The Pet Food Production industry has fared well over the past five years. An increase in pet ownership has coincided with a growing tendency to treat pets as members of the family, thereby encouraging the purchase of higher-priced, premium pet food products that are marketed with special benefits, formulas or ingredients. In 2020, the industry benefited extraordinarily from the increase in pet ownership stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as many individuals and families spent more time at home. As a result, industry revenue is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 0.8% to $30.1 billion over the five... Learn More
Growth in Imports for 2024: 24.7%
Airplane, engine and parts manufacturers develop and produce planes, rotorcraft, engines and related components for the civil and defense markets. Despite COVID-19 collapsing demand for air travel and new airplanes, newfound growth followed and a surge of air transit led to strong revenue growth, with revenue increasing at a CAGR of 3.7% to $323.1 billion over the five years to 2023, including a 7.8% increase in 2023 alone.
Strong demand dynamics have supported large commercial aircraft production and related components. Growing emerging markets have led to increased global air travel and encouraged airlines to upgrade their aircraft fleets. Fuel-efficient aircraft becoming... Learn More
Growth in Imports for 2024: 24.6%
The industry is currently experiencing remarkable growth and success. With increasing consumer awareness and demand for healthier beverage alternatives, kombucha has emerged as a popular choice for health-conscious individuals. The industry has witnessed significant market expansion, with a wide range of flavors and varieties now available to consumers. Kombucha producers have tapped into consumer preferences by experimenting with different fruits, herbs, spices and unique ingredients, creating a diverse and appealing product portfolio. Overall, industry revenue has increased at a CAGR of 5.7% to $1.3 billion while entering 2023, including an increase of 0.8% in 2023 alone.
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Growth in Imports for 2024: 21.7%
Meat byproduct renderers have benefited from surging prices for key inputs driven by crop shortages. Supply chain issues and heightened demand amid rising production in the post-pandemic years made the price of feed expensive, which in turn boosted the price of meat products. Renderers have upped their prices to pass these increases downstream, which lifted profit. Imports skyrocketed during the same period, but strong demand kept the industry on an upward trajectory. Industry-wide revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 5.6% to $7.3 billion over the five years to 2023, including an estimated 6.5% decline in 2023 alone.
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Growth in Imports for 2024: 21.3%
The Cotton Farming industry has experienced extremely volatile operating conditions over the past five years. COVID-19 caused states and localities to enact quarantines, reducing consumer spending and demand for products made by textile mills and clothing manufacturers. Since these industries are critical cotton buyers, the pandemic caused industry revenue to decline. Plunging cotton prices worsened the industry's performance, as they reduced the value of sales. Surging commodity prices immediately following the pandemic contributed to a partial resurgence, but they also made substitutes more attractive. Trade wars and an appreciating dollar caused exports to fall. Since exports constitute a significant source... Learn More
Growth in Imports for 2024: 18.4%
The 3D printer manufacturing industry has seen significant growth over the past five years, increasing at a CAGR of 14.6% to $7.7 billion, which includes 19.1% growth in 2023 alone. As prices for 3D printers declined, additive manufacturing has become more attractive to both businesses and consumers. The outbreak of COVID-19, which led to massive supply disruptions, has led the public and the government to consider new applications of 3D printing. The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Forward program, launched by the Biden Administration in 2022, focuses on advancing the development and adoption of 3D printing technologies in the US.
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Growth in Imports for 2024: 17.8%
Frozen food producers have expanded through the end of 2023 as boosting disposable income has allowed consumers to trade up to newer, healthier and premium varieties of goods that command higher retail prices. With more money to spend, some consumers have opted for fresh produce over frozen varieties, stifling expansion. Mounting health concerns have also led some consumers to purchase fewer frozen foods, which are often perceived as less healthy than fresher meals, despite new studies indicating otherwise. Frozen food producers have responded by introducing products with healthier, more nutritious ingredients. Frozen food producer revenue will climb at a CAGR... Learn More
Based on the expert analysis and our database of 1,300+ US industries, IBISWorld presents a list of the Biggest Industries by Employment in the US in 2024
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