Exports of goods and services (current US$) in United States
United States: Exports of goods and services (current US$) was 3.22 trillion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in United States, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in United States is 3.22 trillion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in United States peaked at 3.22 trillion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 59.71 billion current US$, in 1970.
United States ranks 2nd of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current US$) in United States, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 59.71 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 62.96 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 70.84 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 95.27 billion current US$ | +34.5% |
| 1974 | 126.65 billion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1975 | 138.71 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1976 | 149.51 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 159.35 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 186.88 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1979 | 230.13 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1980 | 280.77 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1981 | 305.24 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 283.21 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 277.00 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 302.38 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1985 | 303.21 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 321.00 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 363.94 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1988 | 444.60 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1989 | 504.29 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1990 | 551.87 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 594.93 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 633.05 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 654.80 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 720.94 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 812.81 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 867.59 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 953.80 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 952.98 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 992.91 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 1.10 trillion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 1.03 trillion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 997.98 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 1.04 trillion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 1.18 trillion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 1.30 trillion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2006 | 1.47 trillion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2007 | 1.66 trillion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 1.84 trillion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 1.58 trillion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 1.86 trillion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 2.12 trillion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2012 | 2.22 trillion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 2.29 trillion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 2.38 trillion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 2.27 trillion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 2.24 trillion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 2.39 trillion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 2.54 trillion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 2.54 trillion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2.16 trillion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2021 | 2.57 trillion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2022 | 3.04 trillion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 3.07 trillion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 3.22 trillion current US$ | +4.6% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 3.22 trillion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 80.25 billion current US$, 40.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 128.00 billion current US$ | 59.71 billion current US$ | 230.13 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 338.56 billion current US$ | 277.00 billion current US$ | 504.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 773.57 billion current US$ | 551.87 billion current US$ | 992.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.32 trillion current US$ | 997.98 billion current US$ | 1.84 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.28 trillion current US$ | 1.86 trillion current US$ | 2.54 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.81 trillion current US$ | 2.16 trillion current US$ | 3.22 trillion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0057 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 509.07 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in United States?
- Exports of goods and services in United States was 3.22 trillion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 3.22 trillion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.71 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does United States rank for exports of goods and services?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.