United States Exports1950-2020 Data | 2021-2022 Forecast | Calendar | Historical

Exports from the United States increased 2.6 percent to USD 176.4 billion in September 2020, the highest level since March and the fourth straight month of rises, as global demand continued to recover from the coronavirus pandemic shock. Goods exports rose by USD 3.7 billion to USD 122.8 billion, on the back of sales of foods, feeds, and beverages (USD 1.6 billion); namely soybeans (USD 1.4 billion); and capital goods (USD 1.4 billion), like telecommunications, industrial engines and computer accessories. Services exports went up by USD 0.7 billion to USD 53.6 billion, of which transport (USD 0.2 billion), travel (USD 0.1 billion) and financial services (USD 0.1 billion).

Exports from the United States increased by USD 3.6 billion to USD 171.9 billion in August 2020, the highest level since March, as global demand continued to recover from the coronavirus pandemic shock. Goods exports were up by USD 3.5 billion to USD 119.1 billion on the back of sales of industrial supplies and materials, such as nonmonetary gold; and foods, feeds, and beverages, in particular soybeans. At the same time, semiconductors exports declined. Services exports were little-changed at USD 52.8 billion, as increases in transport, charges for the use of intellectual property and other business services were partially offset by a decline in travel.

Exports from the US increased 8.2 percent to $168.1 billion in July of 2020, reaching the highest value since March. Still, exports remained below pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the ongoing impact of COVID-19, as many businesses continued to operate at limited capacity or ceased operations completely, and the movement of travelers across borders remained restricted. Exports of goods increased $12.3 billion to $115.5 billion, mainly due to passenger cars ($2.1 billion); consumer goods ($2.6 billion); gem diamonds ($0.7 billion); artwork, antiques, and other collectibles ($0.6 billion); industrial supplies and materials ($2.5 billion); crude oil ($1.1 billion); other petroleum products ($0.4 billion); semiconductors ($0.8 billion); and civilian aircraft engines ($0.5 billion). Exports of services increased $0.4 billion to $52.6 billion, mainly due to transport ($0.3 billion) and charges for the use of intellectual property ($0.1 billion); while sales for travel decreased $0.4 billion.

Exports from the United States rose USD 13.6 billion from the previous month to USD 158.3 billion in June of 2020. It was the first gain in exports since February, suggesting an improvement in global demand after being depressed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Exports of goods increased USD 13.0 billion, led by automotive vehicles, parts, and engines (up USD 4.9 billion), capital goods (up USD 3.8 billion) and Industrial supplies and materials (up USD 2.8 billion). Also, exports of services increased USD 0.6 billion.