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

Macro

2026-10-06

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

The latest US total exports for August 2026 reached $315.18 billion, a 1.43% increase from the previous month, successfully reversing the downward trend of previous months. However, impacted by businesses preemptively avoiding tariffs, imports surged during the same period, causing the trade deficit to widen significantly to $105.6 billion, well above consensus. In the short term, the expanding trade deficit is expected to mildly drag on third-quarter economic growth.

AI Data Insight

The latest US total exports for August 2026 reached $315.18 billion, a 1.43% increase from the previous month, successfully reversing the downward trend of previous months. However, impacted by businesses preemptively avoiding tariffs, imports surged during the same period, causing the trade deficit to widen significantly to $105.6 billion, well above consensus. In the short term, the expanding trade deficit is expected to mildly drag on third-quarter economic growth.

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