Exports from the United States increased by $5.8 billion from the previous month to $263.0 billion in February 2024, reaching their highest level on record. Goods sales rose by $5.0 billion, driven by exports of industrial supplies and materials (up $2.9 billion) thanks to crude oil and nonmonetary gold, foods, feeds, and beverages (up $1.7 billion) led by soybeans, and capital goods (up $1.5 billion) due to civilian aircraft. Meanwhile, sales of automotive vehicles, parts, and engines decreased by $1.3 billion. On the services front, exports increased by $0.8 billion, attributed to sectors such as travel and transport. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Exports in the United States increased to 263.01 USD Billion in February from 257.18 USD Billion in January of 2024. Exports in the United States averaged 67.42 USD Billion from 1950 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 263.01 USD Billion in February of 2024 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 April of 2024.

Exports in the United States increased to 263.01 USD Billion in February from 257.18 USD Billion in January of 2024. Exports in the United States is expected to be 258.00 USD Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-03-07 01:30 PM
Exports
Jan $257.2B $256.9B $258.8B
2024-04-04 12:30 PM
Exports
Feb $263.0B $257.2B $258.0B
2024-05-02 12:30 PM
Exports
Mar $263.0B $260.0B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -68.90 -67.60 USD Billion Feb 2024
Exports 263.01 257.18 USD Billion Feb 2024
Goods Trade Balance -91831.00 -90304.00 USD Million Mar 2024
Imports 331.91 324.79 USD Billion Feb 2024
Oil Exports 10355.14 9258.39 USD Million Feb 2024

United States Exports
The United States is the world's third biggest exporter, yet exports account only for 10 percent of GDP. In 2022, the main exports were industrial supplies (38 percent of the total), capital goods (29 percent), consumer goods (14 percent), automotive vehicles (8 percent), and food, feeds, and beverages (8 percent). Main export partners were Canada (18 percent of total exports), Mexico (16 percent), China (7 percent), Japan (4.5 percent), the United Kingdom (4 percent), and Germany (3.5 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
263.01 257.18 263.01 0.77 1950 - 2024 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
US Exports Hit Record High
Exports from the United States increased by $5.8 billion from the previous month to $263.0 billion in February 2024, reaching their highest level on record. Goods sales rose by $5.0 billion, driven by exports of industrial supplies and materials (up $2.9 billion) thanks to crude oil and nonmonetary gold, foods, feeds, and beverages (up $1.7 billion) led by soybeans, and capital goods (up $1.5 billion) due to civilian aircraft. Meanwhile, sales of automotive vehicles, parts, and engines decreased by $1.3 billion. On the services front, exports increased by $0.8 billion, attributed to sectors such as travel and transport.
2024-04-04
US Exports Edge Up in January
Exports from the United States increased slightly by $0.3 billion from the previous month to $257.2 billion in January 2024, due in part to a $0.2 billion rise in goods sales. Exports of automotive vehicles, parts, and engines advanced by $1.4 billion, propelled by passenger cars and other automotive parts and accessories, while those of both consumer and capital goods increased by $0.6 billion each. However, these increases were partially offset by a $1.7 billion decline in sales of industrial supplies and materials, attributed to crude and fuel oil. On the services front, exports increased by $0.2 billion, attributed to sectors such as financial services and travel.
2024-03-07
US Exports Rise 1.5% in December
Exports from the United States increased by $3.9 billion from the previous month to $258.2 billion in December 2023, partially reversing November's sharp decline. Goods sales rose by $3.1 billion, primarily driven by a $3.3 billion advance in exports of industrial supplies and materials, which include items like nonmonetary gold, crude oil, and other petroleum products. Additionally, exports of consumer goods were up by $0.7 billion, and those of foods, feeds, and beverages increased by $0.7 billion. On the services front, exports increased by $0.8 billion, attributed to sectors such as travel, transport, and financial services. Considering the 2023 full year, exports rose 1.2% or $35 billion to $258.2 billion, a record high with shipments of capital and consumer goods, and motor vehicles notching records.
2024-02-07


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