Delaware
Economic Impact Study
2022
WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries in Washington, commissioned a 2022 National Economic Impact Study of the Wine Industry by John Dunham & Associates. The study shows that the Delaware wine industry generated over $607 million for the American economy in 2022. Since all 50 states produce and consume wine, the study includes detailed data for each state. Below is the information for Delaware.
Delaware Wine Industry Highlights
Total
Output
The wine industry generates close to $607.57 million in total economic activity in the State of Delaware, dramatically illustrating that wine is the ultimate value-added beverage. The broader economic impact flows throughout the state, generating business for firms seemingly unrelated to the wine industry. Real people, with real jobs, working in industries as varied as farming, banking, accounting, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, printing, and advertising depend on the wine industry for their livelihoods.
State
Reach
The Delaware wine industry includes a total of 7 wine producers¹ as well as 0 acres of vineyards.
Job
Creation
The Delaware wine industry directly employs as many as 2,351 people, and generates an additional 733 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries which supply goods and services to the industry, and whose sales depend on the wine industry’s economic activity. Ultimately, 4,058 jobs are created and supported by the wine industry.
Wage
Generation
The Delaware wine industry directly employs as many as 2,351 people, and generates an additional 733 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries which supply goods and services to the industry, and whose sales depend on the wine industry’s economic activity. Ultimately, 4,058 jobs are created and supported by the wine industry.
Tourist
Activity
The Delaware wine industry is a major magnet for tourists and tourism-driven expenses. Delaware’s “wine country” regions generates 1900 tourist visits and $629,300 in annual tourism expenditures, benefiting local economies and tax bases.
Tax
Revenue
The Delaware wine industry generates sizeable tax revenues on the local, state, and national levels. In 2022, the industry will pay nearly $15.49 million in state and local taxes, and $31.61 million in federal taxes for a total of $47.10 million. In addition, the industry generates approximately $4.63 million federal consumption taxes and $8.67 million in state consumption taxes which include excise and sales taxes.
1 – Throughout this study, the winery count refers to the number of winery facilities. A single winery may have multiple facilities throughout the state or country. Each of these facilities is included in the winery count.
2 – Vineyard acres refers only to independent farms not owned by wineries, which are counted under “Winery.”
