US exports increased $4.5 billion to $315.2 billion in August 2026, driven by a $6.3 billion rise in industrial supplies and materials, mainly nonmonetary gold and crude oil. Capital goods exports also increased by $1.3 billion, led by semiconductors and computers. These gains were partly offset by a $2.4 billion decline in pharmaceutical exports. Services exports were broadly unchanged, as higher charges for the use of intellectual property and other business services offset declines in travel and financial services. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Exports in the United States increased to 315.18 USD Billion in August from 310.72 USD Billion in July of 2026. Exports in the United States averaged 74.75 USD Billion from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 329.89 USD Billion in April of 2026 and a record low of 0.77 USD Billion in March of 1950. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United States Exports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Exports in the United States increased to 315.18 USD Billion in August from 310.72 USD Billion in July of 2026. Exports in the United States is expected to be 316.00 USD Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Exports is projected to trend around 329.00 USD Billion in 2027 and 345.00 USD Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-03 12:30 PM
Exports
Jul $310.7B $314.7B $308.5B
2026-10-06 12:30 PM
Exports
Aug $315.2B $310.7B $314.6B
2026-11-04 01:30 PM
Exports
Sep $315.2B $ 325.0B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -105.57 -92.83 USD Billion Aug 2026
Exports 315.18 310.72 USD Billion Aug 2026
Goods Exports 203977.00 199823.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Goods Imports 336046.00 318679.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Goods Trade Balance -132069.00 -118856.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Imports 420.75 403.55 USD Billion Aug 2026
Oil Exports 10888.00 8883.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Semiconductor Exports 5599.90 5314.30 USD million Aug 2026


United States Exports
The United States is the world’s second-largest exporter, yet exports of goods and services account for only about 12–13% of US GDP. In 2025, global trade flows were reshaped by the introduction of new US tariffs and retaliatory measures from trade partners. The full impact of these policies may take time to appear in official trade data, as advance buying, customs delays, shipping disruptions, and broader supply-chain adjustments can temporarily distort reported flows. US exports reached a record high of just over $3.4 trillion in 2025. Machinery and transport equipment, particularly aircraft and road vehicles, accounted for the largest share, followed by mineral fuels and lubricants, chemicals and related products, and other manufactured goods. Exports of services also increased, supported by intellectual property, financial services, and other business-related services. The US’ largest export markets included the European Union (notably the Netherlands and the UK), Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, and South Korea.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
315.18 310.72 329.89 0.77 1950 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
US Exports Rise on Higher Industrial Goods Shipments
US exports increased $4.5 billion to $315.2 billion in August 2026, driven by a $6.3 billion rise in industrial supplies and materials, mainly nonmonetary gold and crude oil. Capital goods exports also increased by $1.3 billion, led by semiconductors and computers. These gains were partly offset by a $2.4 billion decline in pharmaceutical exports. Services exports were broadly unchanged, as higher charges for the use of intellectual property and other business services offset declines in travel and financial services.
2026-10-06
US Exports Fall for 3rd Month
Exports from the US declined 2.1% month-over-month to $310.7 billion in July 2026, marking a third consecutive monthly fall and the lowest value since January. Sales declined for crude oil (-$4.5 billion), nonmonetary gold (-$3.9 billion), travel services (-$0.6 billion), financial services (-$0.3 billion) and transport services (-$0.2 billion). On the other hand, shipments increased for capital goods ($1.9 billion) and pharmaceutical preparations ($1 billion). Exports went mostly to the EU ($36.5 billion), Mexico ($32.6 billion) and Canada ($29.25 billion). Sales to China amounted to $10.3 billion.
2026-09-03
US Exports Fall to 4-Month Low
US exports fell 0.9% to a four-month low of $314.7 billion in June 2026, as weaker goods shipments outweighed continued strength in services exports. Goods exports declined by $4 billion to $206.9 billion, with the largest drag coming from industrial supplies and materials. Crude oil exports dropped by $5.7 billion, while fuel oil shipments fell $1.6 billion, reflecting lower oil prices and reduced export volumes. Those declines were partly offset by a $3.4 billion increase in nonmonetary gold exports. Elsewhere, capital goods exports slipped by $0.6 billion, led by a $1.1 billion fall in computer shipments, while other goods exports decreased by $0.8 billion. In contrast, services exports rose $1.1 billion to $107.8 billion, supported by stronger financial services and travel receipts. Spending by international visitors increased for a second straight month as the FIFA World Cup boosted tourism, lifting US travel exports by 2.4% to their highest level since the beginning of 2025.
2026-08-04


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