The Export Price Index measures the annual change in the prices of goods and services sold by U.S. residents to foreign buyers. It provides a measure of price inflation for U.S. exports and is a key indicator of the competitiveness of domestic products in international markets. Changes in export prices can affect the nation's trade balance and the overall strength of the economy. It also helps in understanding the global demand for domestic production and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations.
The index is calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) using price data for a representative basket of exported goods. It uses the Laspeyres formula to compare current prices to a base period, adjusted for quality changes.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | 8.60 | — |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 8.50 | 6.00 | +2.50 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 6.10 | 6.10 | 0.00 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 6.40 | 4.10 | +2.30 |
| May 25, 2026 | 3.70 | 3.40 | +0.30 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2.90 | 2.30 | +0.60 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | -0.40 | -0.70 | +0.30 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | -1.10 | -2.30 | +1.20 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | -2.10 | -1.30 | -0.80 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | -1.10 | -1.00 | -0.10 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | -1.30 | -0.60 | -0.70 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | -1.00 | -2.00 | +1.00 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | -2.30 | -2.40 | +0.10 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | -2.70 | -2.80 | +0.10 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | -2.20 | -2.60 | +0.40 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | -2.30 | -0.60 | -1.70 |
| May 26, 2025 | -1.40 | 1.50 | -2.90 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0.90 | 2.80 | -1.90 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 1.90 | 2.30 | -0.40 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 1.80 | 1.20 | +0.60 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 0.90 | 0.10 | +0.80 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | -0.50 | -1.20 | +0.70 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | -2.00 | -1.10 | -0.90 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | -2.70 | -1.90 | -0.80 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | -0.60 | -0.70 | +0.10 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.30 | 0.50 | +0.80 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | -0.30 | 2.00 | -2.30 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | -1.70 | 1.20 | -2.90 |
| May 24, 2024 | -3.00 | 0.20 | -3.20 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | -5.90 | -6.30 | +0.40 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | -6.90 | -4.40 | -2.50 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | -7.60 | -6.00 | -1.60 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | -7.70 | -9.30 | +1.60 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | -9.10 | -8.30 | -0.80 |
| Nov 24, 2023 | -10.00 | -7.40 | -2.60 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | -8.20 | -8.00 | -0.20 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | -9.90 | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2023 | -12.30 | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | -11.90 | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2023 | -8.60 | — | — |
| May 24, 2023 | -4.40 | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 9.70 | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 13.20 | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 17.40 | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2022 | 23.20 | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 22.50 | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2022 | 26.90 | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 31.00 | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 37.20 | — | — |
