US Exports Rise to Fresh Record High

2026-06-09 12:35 By Agna Gabriel 1 min. read

US exports rose 2.6% or $8.3 billion from the prior month to a record $327.1 billion in April, driven by strong gains in goods shipments.

Goods exports increased by $8.7 billion to $221.3 billion, with Census-based goods exports up $8.0 billion.

The largest contributions came from capital goods, which rose $4.0 billion, supported by higher computer exports up $2.5 billion, civilian aircraft up $1.0 billion, and industrial supplies and materials up $2.5 billion.

Energy-related exports also strengthened, with crude oil increasing $6.4 billion, fuel oil up $1.3 billion, and other petroleum products up $1.0 billion.

These gains were partly offset by declines in non-monetary gold, down $5.8 billion, and other precious metals, down $1.9 billion, while consumer goods rose $1.7 billion.

Services exports edged lower by $0.4 billion to $105.8 billion, with declines in travel, transport, and maintenance and repair services, partially offset by a small gain in other business services.



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US Exports Rise to Fresh Record High
US exports rose 2.6% or $8.3 billion from the prior month to a record $327.1 billion in April, driven by strong gains in goods shipments. Goods exports increased by $8.7 billion to $221.3 billion, with Census-based goods exports up $8.0 billion. The largest contributions came from capital goods, which rose $4.0 billion, supported by higher computer exports up $2.5 billion, civilian aircraft up $1.0 billion, and industrial supplies and materials up $2.5 billion. Energy-related exports also strengthened, with crude oil increasing $6.4 billion, fuel oil up $1.3 billion, and other petroleum products up $1.0 billion. These gains were partly offset by declines in non-monetary gold, down $5.8 billion, and other precious metals, down $1.9 billion, while consumer goods rose $1.7 billion. Services exports edged lower by $0.4 billion to $105.8 billion, with declines in travel, transport, and maintenance and repair services, partially offset by a small gain in other business services.
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