Factories in Alaska
Alaska has 576 manufacturing establishments employing 11,521 people (Census County Business Patterns, 2023), 0.1% of US manufacturing jobs and the 48th most of any state. The largest industries by employment are food, petroleum and coal products and fabricated metal products.
- Establishments
- 576
- Census 2023
- Manufacturing jobs
- 11,521
- Census 2023
- In EPA records
- 250
- Active, ECHO
- New plants
- 0
- 0 building
- Sheet
- AK
- Revised
- November 11, 2026
What is made in Alaska
| Industry (NAICS subsector) | Establishments | Employees | In EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 311 | 161 | 7,591 | 161 |
| Petroleum and coal products 324 | 20 | 668 | 17 |
| Fabricated metal products 332 | 74 | 663 | 5 |
| Beverages and tobacco 312 | 65 | 647 | 0 |
| Vehicles, aircraft and parts 336 | 33 | 480 | 9 |
| Wood products 321 | 41 | 333 | 2 |
| Printing 323 | 41 | 260 | 1 |
| Medical devices and other goods 339 | 37 | 190 | 1 |
| Glass, cement and stone 327 | 28 | 184 | 7 |
| Chemicals 325 | 22 | 183 | 15 |
| Textile products 314 | 13 | 82 | 0 |
| Plastics and rubber 326 | 7 | 60 | 1 |
| Computers and electronics 334 | 4 | 42 * | 0 |
| Furniture 337 | 9 | 39 * | 1 |
| Apparel 315 | 6 | 21 * | 0 |
| Machinery 333 | 4 | 18 * | 25 |
| Leather goods 316 | 4 | 13 * | 0 |
| Primary metals 331 | 3 | 5 * | 1 |
| Electrical equipment and appliances 335 | — | — | 4 |
Establishments and employees: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, mid-March employment. * Census flags this figure as having high noise. "In EPA records" counts active facilities in EPA's ECHO database, a subset that excludes plants EPA doesn't regulate.
New plants in Alaska
None in our tracker yet. Plants qualify with at least $25 million or 100 jobs announced since 2021 and a primary source.
Factory pages in Alaska
3 Alaska factories have their own page so far: the facilities that report to EPA's Toxics Release Inventory and hold the most detailed federal records. See all 3, grouped by industry.
Questions
What is made in Alaska?
Alaska has 576 manufacturing establishments employing 11,521 people (Census County Business Patterns, 2023), 0.1% of US manufacturing jobs and the 48th most of any state. The largest industries by employment are food, petroleum and coal products and fabricated metal products.
How many manufacturers are in Alaska?
576 manufacturing establishments (Census, 2023). EPA's ECHO database lists 250 active manufacturing facilities in Alaska that it regulates, 28 of which report to the Toxics Release Inventory.
Are new factories being built in Alaska?
We don't yet track a large new plant project in Alaska (at least $25 million or 100 jobs announced since 2021). Get alerts to hear when one is announced.
Can you tour a factory in Alaska?
Yes: Alaska Wild Berry Products Candy Kitchen Tour, The Ulu Factory Knife-Making Viewing.