U.S. exports rose 2.6% in April 2026, increasing by $8.3 billion to a record $327.1 billion. The gain was driven by goods exports, which climbed $8.7 billion to $221.3 billion. Within this category, capital goods contributed $4 billion, led by a $2.5 billion jump in computer exports and a $1 billion increase in civilian aircraft shipments.
Industrial supplies and materials also strengthened, supported by a $6.4 billion surge in crude oil exports. Fuel oil exports rose $1.3 billion, and other petroleum products increased $1.0 billion. These gains were partly offset by a $5.8 billion decline in nonmonetary gold and a $1.9 billion drop in other precious metals. Consumer goods exports added a further $1.7 billion.
By contrast, services exports edged down by $400 million to $105.8 billion. Declines in travel, transport, and maintenance services were only partially offset by growth in other business services.
