US exports declined 3.2%, falling $10.5 billion to $317.7 billion in May 2026 after reaching a record $328.2 billion in April. The drop was mainly due to lower goods exports, which decreased $11.3 billion to $210.6 billion. Industrial supplies and materials fell $5.5 billion, led by sharp declines in nonmonetary gold ($6.2 billion), other precious metals ($1.3 billion), and natural gas ($1.1 billion). However, crude oil exports increased by $2.0 billion. Capital goods exports dropped $3.5 billion, with lower shipments of computers ($2.1 billion) and computer accessories ($2.0 billion). Consumer goods also declined $2.1 billion, including a $0.9 billion decrease in pharmaceutical preparations. In contrast, services exports rose $0.8 billion to $107.1 billion, supported by higher earnings from travel, business, transport, and financial services. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Exports in the United States decreased to 317.68 USD Billion in May from 328.19 USD Billion in April of 2026. Exports in the United States averaged 73.96 USD Billion from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 328.19 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 July of 2026.

Exports in the United States decreased to 317.68 USD Billion in May from 328.19 USD Billion in April of 2026. Exports in the United States is expected to be 325.00 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 360.00 USD Billion in 2027 and 350.00 USD Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-09 12:30 PM
Exports
Apr $327.1B $318.8B $329.1B
2026-07-07 12:30 PM
Exports
May $317.7B $328.2B $314.0B
2026-08-04 12:30 PM
Exports
Jun $317.7B $320.0B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -77.59 -54.57 USD Billion May 2026
Exports 317.68 328.19 USD Billion May 2026
Goods Exports 208504.00 220108.00 USD Million May 2026
Goods Imports 314396.00 302339.00 USD Million May 2026
Goods Trade Balance -105892.00 -82231.00 USD Million May 2026
Imports 395.26 382.76 USD Billion May 2026
Oil Exports 17083.00 10662.00 USD Million Apr 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
317.68 328.19 328.19 0.77 1950 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
US Exports Fall 3.2% in May
US exports declined 3.2%, falling $10.5 billion to $317.7 billion in May 2026 after reaching a record $328.2 billion in April. The drop was mainly due to lower goods exports, which decreased $11.3 billion to $210.6 billion. Industrial supplies and materials fell $5.5 billion, led by sharp declines in nonmonetary gold ($6.2 billion), other precious metals ($1.3 billion), and natural gas ($1.1 billion). However, crude oil exports increased by $2.0 billion. Capital goods exports dropped $3.5 billion, with lower shipments of computers ($2.1 billion) and computer accessories ($2.0 billion). Consumer goods also declined $2.1 billion, including a $0.9 billion decrease in pharmaceutical preparations. In contrast, services exports rose $0.8 billion to $107.1 billion, supported by higher earnings from travel, business, transport, and financial services.
2026-07-07
US Exports Rise to Fresh Record High
US exports rose 2.6%, or $8.3 billion, to a record $327.1 billion in April 2026. Goods exports drove the gain, climbing $8.7 billion to $221.3 billion, with capital goods contributing $4 billion, led by a $2.5 billion increase in computers and a $1 billion rise in civilian aircraft shipments. Industrial supplies and materials also strengthened, supported by higher crude oil exports, which increased $6.4 billion, while fuel oil (up $1.3 billion) and other petroleum products (up $1.0 billion) also posted gains. These increases were partly offset by declines in nonmonetary gold (down $5.8 billion) and other precious metals (down $1.9 billion). Consumer goods exports rose by $1.7 billion. Meanwhile, services exports edged lower by $400 million to $105.8 billion, with declines in travel, transport and maintenance services partially offset by a rise in other business services.
2026-06-09
US Exports Hit New Record in March
US exports rose 2.0%, or $6.2 billion, to a record $320.9 billion in March 2026, fueled by a $6.5 billion surge in goods exports. Industrial supplies and materials led the gain, up $5.0 billion, driven by higher energy prices tied to the Iran conflict. Key contributors included crude oil (+$2.8 billion), other petroleum products (+$1.7 billion), and fuel oil (+$1.6 billion), while exports of other precious metals fell $1.6 billion. Food, feed, and beverage exports increased $1.1 billion, boosted by soybeans, while consumer goods exports declined $1.7 billion. Services exports dipped $0.3 billion, with travel down $1.1 billion, partially offset by gains in transport (+$0.2 billion), financial services (+$0.1 billion), and other business services (+$0.1 billion).
2026-05-05


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