Major Industries in Hawaii

Agriculture

• Sugarcane (historically dominant, now reduced)
• Pineapple
• Coffee (Kona)
• Macadamia nuts
• Bananas, tropical flowers

Tourism

• Over 10 million visitors annually
• Generates $18+ billion in revenue
• Employs 200,000+ people

Military

• Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Schofield Barracks, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Pacific Missile Range Facility
• 100,000+ active-duty personnel and civilians

Manufacturing

• Food processing, apparel, electronics, pharmaceuticals

Retail

• Major centers: Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, Royal Hawaiian Center, Hilo Hattie's
• 10,000+ establishments

Healthcare

• Queen's Medical Center, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Kuakini Medical Center
• 1,000+ hospitals and clinics

Education

• University of Hawaii (Manoa, Hilo), Hawaii Pacific University, BYU–Hawaii
• 50+ colleges and universities

Financial Services

• First Hawaiian Bank, Bank of Hawaii, American Savings Bank, Central Pacific Bank
• 1,000+ banks and credit unions

Real Estate

• $100+ billion in sales (2022)
• Median home price ~$850,000
• 1,000+ real estate firms