US Export Prices Rise More than Expected

2026-09-16 12:34 By Agna Gabriel 1 min. read

US export prices increased 0.6% month-over-month in August 2026, exceeding market expectations for a 0.5% rise and rebounding from a revised 1.4% decline in July.

The increase was broad-based, with both agricultural and nonagricultural export prices advancing.

Agricultural export prices rose 0.5% after a 0.4% gain in July, extending a period of monthly increases that began in January.

Higher prices for corn and animal feeds more than offset declines in meat prices.

Meanwhile, nonagricultural export prices climbed 0.7%, reversing declines of 1.6% in July and 0.8% in June.

The increase was driven by higher prices for industrial supplies and materials, capital goods, and automotive vehicles, parts and engines.

Overall, US export prices rose 8.6% in the 12 months through August, highlighting continued upward pressure on the prices of goods sold abroad despite the sharp monthly decline recorded in July.



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