Kayak purchases, paddles, and related equipment for recreational use. Reported separately from canoeing because source data allow mutually exclusive allocation.
Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP. The difference represents intermediate inputs purchased from other industries.
Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.
Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.
Percentage of total outdoor recreation value added over time.
State-level value added for kayaking in 2024.