US exports climbed 4.2%, or $12.6 billion, to a record $314.8 billion in February 2026, driven by an $11.5 billion increase in goods exports, with nonmonetary gold (+$8.0 billion) and natural gas (+$1.3 billion) leading the gains. Services exports also rose $1.1 billion, supported by growth in travel, business services, financial services, and charges for the use of intellectual property. The export surge coincided with another major shift in US tariff policy. On February 20, the Supreme Court struck down a central pillar of President Trump’s trade agenda, broad global duties under the IEEPA, forcing the administration to impose emergency tariffs under a separate statute. However, this authority expires in July, leaving officials racing to find new legal grounds to maintain protectionist barriers. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Exports in the United States increased to 314.79 USD Billion in February from 302.22 USD Billion in January of 2026. Exports in the United States averaged 73.18 USD Billion from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 314.79 USD Billion in February 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 April of 2026.

Exports in the United States increased to 314.79 USD Billion in February from 302.22 USD Billion in January of 2026. Exports in the United States is expected to be 360.00 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 390.00 USD Billion in 2027 and 450.00 USD Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-12 12:30 PM
Exports
Jan $302.1B $286.3B $286.0B
2026-04-02 12:30 PM
Exports
Feb $314.8B $302.2B $304.0B
2026-05-05 12:30 PM
Exports
Mar $314.8B $ 330.0B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -57.35 -54.68 USD Billion Feb 2026
Exports 314.79 302.22 USD Billion Feb 2026
Goods Exports 206918.00 195412.00 USD Million Feb 2026
Goods Imports 291522.00 277549.00 USD Million Feb 2026
Goods Trade Balance -83487.00 -80936.00 USD Million Feb 2026
Imports 372.14 356.90 USD Billion Feb 2026
Oil Exports 7897.00 7534.00 USD Million Feb 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
314.79 302.22 314.79 0.77 1950 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
US Exports Reach All-Time High Fueled by Gold
US exports climbed 4.2%, or $12.6 billion, to a record $314.8 billion in February 2026, driven by an $11.5 billion increase in goods exports, with nonmonetary gold (+$8.0 billion) and natural gas (+$1.3 billion) leading the gains. Services exports also rose $1.1 billion, supported by growth in travel, business services, financial services, and charges for the use of intellectual property. The export surge coincided with another major shift in US tariff policy. On February 20, the Supreme Court struck down a central pillar of President Trump’s trade agenda, broad global duties under the IEEPA, forcing the administration to impose emergency tariffs under a separate statute. However, this authority expires in July, leaving officials racing to find new legal grounds to maintain protectionist barriers.
2026-04-02
US Exports Hit New High
Exports in the US jumped 5.5% to a record high of $302.1 billion in January 2026, led by sales of nonmonetary gold, other precious metals, computers, civilian aircraft and computer accessories. In contrast, sales were down for pharmaceutical preparations. The US exported the most to the EU ($34.66 billion), Mexico ($32.85 billion), Canada ($27.2 billion), and China ($8.6 billion).
2026-03-12
US Exports Down to 4-Month Low
Exports in the US were down 1.7% month-over-month to $287.3 billion in December 2025, the lowest in four months, led by a big fall in nonmonetary gold while sales increased for semiconductors, pharmaceutical preparations and travel. Considering full 2025, exports increased 6.2% to $3,432.3 billion, with nonmonetary gold recording the biggest rise, followed by finished metal shapes, charges for the use of intellectual property and natural gas.
2026-02-19


International Trade
Exports by Country  |   Exports by Category  |   Imports by Country  |   Imports by Category