In 2023, exports of goods and services from the United States made up about eleven percent of its gross domestic product (GDP). This is an increase from 9.25 percent of GDP of the United States in 1990. U.S. exports The GDP of the United States is the largest in the world, clocking in at more than 20 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022. It is additionally one of the world's largest exporters, second only to China. United States exports surpassed three trillion dollars in 2022, its highest level ever. Balance of trade The balance of trade in the United States has been a longstanding topic of conversation among economists, business interests, and politicians. When a country imports more than it exports, this is known as a trade deficit. While large export industries have been present in the United States for many years, the U.S. trade deficit has been increasing and is the largest volume of any nation.

Graph and download economic data for Shares of gross domestic product: Net exports of goods and services (A019RE1Q156NBEA) from Q1 1947 to Q2 2025 about Shares of GDP, exports, Net, services, goods, GDP, and USA.

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in United States was reported at 10.9 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

This timeline shows the value of international U.S. exports of travel services from 2000 to 2024. In 2024, the value of international U.S. exports of travel services amounted to around 215.4 billion U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Shares of gross domestic product: Net exports of goods and services (A019RE1A156NBEA) from 1929 to 2024 about Shares of GDP, exports, Net, goods, services, GDP, and USA.

The USA: Exports of goods and services as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 10.9 percent, a decline from 11.01 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 44.58 percent, based on data from 134 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2024 is 9.08 percent. The minimum value, 4.81 percent, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 13.64 percent was recorded in 2012.

The United States' total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$2.06 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United States' main export partners were: Canada, Mexico and China. The top three export commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Imports were valued at US$3.36 Trillion. In 2024, The United States had a trade deficit of US$1.29 Trillion.

China: Exports of goods and services as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 20.02 percent, an increase from 19.1 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 44.58 percent, based on data from 134 countries. Historically, the average for China from 1960 to 2024 is 14.7 percent. The minimum value, 2.45 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 35.53 percent was recorded in 2006.

Graph and download economic data for Net Exports of Goods and Services (NETEXP) from Q1 1947 to Q2 2025 about exports, Net, goods, services, GDP, and USA.

The average for 2023 based on 9 countries was 25.64 percent. The highest value was in Paraguay: 42.06 percent and the lowest value was in Argentina: 12.75 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Exports of Goods and Services (EXPGS) from Q1 1947 to Q2 2025 about exports, goods, services, GDP, and USA.

United States Exports to China was US$143.55 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Exports in the United States increased to 280.46 USD Billion in July from 279.65 USD Billion in June of 2025. This dataset 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.

China's share of exports in gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to approximately **** percent in 2024, increasing slightly from the previous year. The total Chinese merchandise export value amounted to around **** trillion yuan that year.

During the 19th century, the United States generally had a negative trade balance, importing more than it exported, particularly from the British Empire. This changed at the turn of the 20th century, and the U.S. consistently had a positive trade balance between 1896 and 1970. The greatest periods of fluctuation came during the world wars, as well as an observable decline following the Wall Street Crash of 1929.

While inflation rates increased the total value of imports and exports over time, the rate of growth did increase significantly from 1900 onwards. The early 20th century saw the U.S. move away from its traditional isolationist policies (apart from a brief period during the great Depression) and emerge as a global superpower. Following the Second World War, the U.S. used its economic power to maintain its influence across the globe, as it sought to suppress the expansion of communism.

The average for 2023 based on 19 countries was 29.68 percent. The highest value was in Puerto Rico: 53.7 percent and the lowest value was in Haiti: 5.27 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Contributions to percent change in real gross domestic product: Exports of goods and services (A020RY2Q224SBEA) from Q2 1947 to Q2 2025 about contributions, exports, percent, goods, services, real, GDP, and USA.

China Exports to United States was US$525.65 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

The imports of goods and services as a share of gross domestic product in the United States stood at 13.89 percent in 2023. Between 1970 and 2023, the share rose by 8.69 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

GDP Growth Contribution Exports in the United States decreased to -0.20 percentage points in the second quarter of 2025 from 0.02 percentage points in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP Growth Contribution Exports.