Kilgore, Texas, offers an exceptional business environment for manufacturing companies and their suppliers. Our history as one of the largest energy-producing regions in the world has yielded a hard-working culture with a can-do spirit perfect for the industries that call Kilgore home. In addition to our community's work ethic, Kilgore’s commitment to economic growth, central location, and competitive costs, make the city an advantageous destination for manufacturers.
In 2024, Goods Producing NAICS produced $15 billion in GDP for the Kilgore Labor Draw Area (KLDA). The sector is estimated to make $20 billion in annual purchases from suppliers in the United States with about 33% or $6.7 billion of these purchases being made from businesses located in the Kilgore Labor Draw Area (KLDA).
Today, 23% of total employment in the KLDA is dedicated to goods production, compared to just 15% nationwide. The area’s goods-producing sector share of total GDP is 35% compared to 17% nationwide.
Kilgore is Growing
Kilgore has grown, and it is a trend that is expected to continue. The number of establishments across all industry sectors of the Kilgore Labor Draw has experienced steady growth increasing 10 percent over the last decade.
Key Target Industries
