Contact: Dennis Sienko, 847.368.9490, dennis_sienko@aeanet.org
South Dakota Electronics Exports Rose In 2001
Rolling Meadows, IL, June 26, 2002 Electronics exports from South Dakota rose
in 2001, increasing five percent to $210 million from $200 million in 2000.
High-technology exports represented 35 percent of total exports from the state in 2001,
according to Cyberstates 2002: A State-by-State Overview of the High-Technology
Industry, a new analytical report released today by AeA.
Despite the increase in exports, South Dakotas high-technology industry lost
2,100 jobs in 2001, with tech employment totaling 12,300 jobs.
Cyberstates 2002 also shows that venture capital investments in South Dakota
declined by 85 percent between 2000 and 2001, falling from $3.3 million to $0.5 million.
Nationally, Cyberstates 2002 shows that high-tech industry employment grew
slightly in 2001, reaching 5.6 million, compared to 5.5 million in 2000. This one percent
increase illustrates the effect of the technology slowdown in 2001, compared to nine
percent growth in 2000.
Cyberstates 2002 is the sixth edition of AeAs Cyberstates reports.
The study includes nine chapters detailing national and state trends in employment, wages,
and exports. Venture capital investments, research and development (R&D) expenditures,
and computer and Internet home use are also examined. The report includes state rankings
for each indicator. Cyberstates 2002 is based on the most current U.S. government
data available.
AeA members can purchase the Cyberstates 2002 report for $95; non-members for
$190. Call AeA at 800.284.4232 or 408.987.4200. Cyberstates 2002 is part of
AeAs cyber report series, which includes Cybernation 2.0, CyberEducation 2002,
and Cybercities.
What Does High Tech Mean for South Dakota?
- 12,299 high-tech workers (45th ranked cyberstate)
- 80 jobs added between 1995 and 2001, the lowest increase nationally
- Lost 2,100 tech jobs in 2001, compared with tech job loss of 1,400 in 2000
- High-tech firms employ 40 of every 1,000 private sector workers, ranked 25th
nationwide
- High-tech workers earned an average wage of $43,200 (44th ranked), or 78%
more than the average private sector wage in 2000
- A high-tech payroll of $621 million in 2000, ranked 45th nationwide
- 500 high-tech establishments in 2000, ranked 49th nationwide
- High-tech exports totaled $210 million, ranked 42nd nationwide
- High-tech exports represented 35% of South Dakotas exports
- An increase of $10 million in high-tech exports between 2000 and 2001
- Venture capital investments of $0.5 million, ranked 49th nationwide
- Venture capital investments declined by 85% between 2000 and 2001, dropping by $2.8
million
- R&D expenditures of $60 million in 1999, ranked 51st nationwide
- Home computer penetration reached 56% ranked 31st nationwide
- Home Internet access totaled 48%, ranked 32nd nationwide
South Dakotas National Industry Segment Rankings:
- 9th in computers and office equipment manufacturing with 7,500 jobs
- 31st in electronic components and accessories manufacturing with 2,200 jobs
Source: Cyberstates 2002
Data are for 2001 unless otherwise noted.
2000 data are the most current for wages, payroll, establishments, and industry segment
jobs.
Published by the AeA, Advancing the Business of Technology (www.AeAnet.org)
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