United States: Trade in Goods and Services - Total Value of Exports (SA)

Macro

2026-05-05

Description

The U.S. Exports of Goods and Services is jointly released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the U.S. Census Bureau. It measures the total value of goods and services exported from the United States to the rest of the world during a specific period.

An increase in the total value of exports typically indicates stronger global demand for U.S. goods and services, which can drive U.S. economic growth and contribute to a trade surplus. Conversely, a decrease in export value may suggest weakening external demand or a global economic slowdown, which could negatively impact the U.S. economy.

This data is released monthly, reflecting the export activity of the United States for the previous month.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

According to the latest data, total US exports for the first quarter of 2026 (as of February) reached 320,859 million USD, a significant climb from 314,787 million USD in the previous month, continuing to show strong growth momentum. This expansion is mainly attributed to the stellar performance of industrial materials exports, including non-monetary gold, crude oil, and natural gas. Although short-term energy demand supports export resilience, attention must still be paid to the downside risks of a strong US dollar and potentially escalating trade barriers in the medium to long term.

AI Data Insight

According to the latest data, total US exports for the first quarter of 2026 (as of February) reached 320,859 million USD, a significant climb from 314,787 million USD in the previous month, continuing to show strong growth momentum. This expansion is mainly attributed to the stellar performance of industrial materials exports, including non-monetary gold, crude oil, and natural gas. Although short-term energy demand supports export resilience, attention must still be paid to the downside risks of a strong US dollar and potentially escalating trade barriers in the medium to long term.

Description

The U.S. Exports of Goods and Services is jointly released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the U.S. Census Bureau. It measures the total value of goods and services exported from the United States to the rest of the world during a specific period.

An increase in the total value of exports typically indicates stronger global demand for U.S. goods and services, which can drive U.S. economic growth and contribute to a trade surplus. Conversely, a decrease in export value may suggest weakening external demand or a global economic slowdown, which could negatively impact the U.S. economy.

This data is released monthly, reflecting the export activity of the United States for the previous month.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update