FX.co ★ US Exports Fall from Record Level

In May 2025, the United States experienced a 4% drop in the export of goods and services, totaling $279 billion compared to the all-time high of $290.5 billion recorded in April. The segment of goods saw a decline of $11.4 billion, reaching $180.2 billion. This reduction can be attributed to decreased sales in several areas: nonmonetary gold fell by $5.5 billion, natural gas by $1.1 billion, finished metal shapes by $1.0 billion, semiconductors by $0.6 billion, civilian aircraft engines by $0.5 billion, and telecommunications equipment by $0.4 billion. Conversely, there were gains in exports of computer accessories, which increased by $0.8 billion, and pharmaceutical preparations, which rose by $1.1 billion. In the services sector, exports slightly decreased by $0.2 billion to $98.8 billion, with travel and transport services declining by $0.3 billion and $0.2 billion, respectively.