The U.S. Export Price Index rose 5.6% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from a 3.5% annual increase recorded in February, according to data updated on 15 April 2026. The figures reflect a faster pace of export price inflation compared with the same month a year earlier.
Both the current and previous readings are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s export prices to those of the corresponding month in the prior year. The move from 3.5% in February to 5.6% in March suggests building price pressures in U.S. exports over the late winter period.
This uptick in export prices may have implications for U.S. trade dynamics and external competitiveness, as higher export prices can support nominal export revenues but may also challenge price-sensitive foreign demand if the trend persists.
