U.S. export prices rose 2.6% year-over-year in January 2026, easing from a 3.4% annual increase recorded in December 2025. The latest figures, updated on 5 March 2026, indicate a moderation in export price inflation as measured by the Export Price Index.
Both readings are based on year-over-year comparisons, with the January 2026 figure reflecting price changes versus January a year earlier, and the December 2025 figure comparing against December of the prior year. The slowdown from 3.4% to 2.6% suggests some cooling in price pressures on U.S. goods sold abroad, a development that may influence trade competitiveness and broader inflation dynamics.
