Manufacturing shapes South Carolina’s economy in measurable and meaningful ways. It is a major source of high-paying jobs, a driver of economic output, and a foundation for supply chains that support communities across the state.

The Economic Impact of Manufacturing in South Carolina was developed to capture the full scale of that impact. Prepared by the Darla Moore School of Business, the study analyzes manufacturing’s role in job creation, wages, economic activity, and state and regional growth.

Together, the data shows why manufacturing continues to be one of South Carolina’s most important industries and why its success remains closely tied to the state’s economic future.