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State-by-State Impact: Illinois
CPG supports 12% of Illinois’ economy.
The food, beverage, household and personal care products we make have a positive impact on the lives of every person, every day.
Overview
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The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, comprised of the makers of America’s trusted household brands, is the largest manufacturing employer in the United States.
Across the country, 22.3 million jobs are supported by the CPG industry, which represents 10.5% of the national total employment - meaning one in 10 American jobs is supported by the CPG industry.
However, the CPG industry’s impact reverberates far beyond data points and balance sheets. It touches the lives of every American every day.
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Impact in Illinois
The CPG industry is a force for good in Illinois. The products residents rely on to power their day have a massive impact on the state’s economy.
1.03 M
State Jobs
Employment
125,950
Direct
$76.9 B
Total Income
Labor Income
$10.6 B
Direct
$134.1 B
Contribution to GDP
Value Added
$21.5 B
Direct
Impact in Illinois Congressional Districts
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