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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 13.10 | 12.00 | +1.10 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 12.60 | 13.70 | -1.10 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 14.60 | 15.00 | -0.40 |
| May 29, 2026 | 13.30 | 10.00 | +3.30 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8.40 | 2.00 | +6.40 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | -4.30 | -4.00 | -0.30 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -6.20 | -3.20 | -3.00 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | -4.90 | -3.00 | -1.90 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | -3.30 | -4.00 | +0.70 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | -3.70 | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | -3.30 | -5.80 | +2.50 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | -5.30 | -7.30 | +2.00 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | -8.00 | -7.00 | -1.00 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | -7.80 | -6.80 | -1.00 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | -8.00 | -8.00 | 0.00 |
| May 29, 2025 | -6.80 | -3.00 | -3.80 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | -5.10 | 4.50 | -9.60 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | -3.30 | -2.00 | -1.30 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | -2.20 | -2.60 | +0.40 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | -3.10 | -4.60 | +1.50 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | -5.00 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2024 | -8.60 | -10.00 | +1.40 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | -9.40 | -5.40 | -4.00 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -6.60 | -0.50 | -6.10 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | -0.40 | 0.40 | -0.80 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | -0.30 | 0.20 | -0.50 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | -0.10 | -0.80 | +0.70 |
| May 29, 2024 | -0.50 | -0.20 | -0.30 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | -2.10 | 0.80 | -2.90 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | -1.70 | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | -5.60 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2024 | -2.10 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2023 | -3.70 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2023 | -3.00 | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2023 | -2.60 | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | -6.00 | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2023 | -12.10 | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | -15.10 | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | -13.80 | — | — |
| May 29, 2023 | -12.40 | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | -10.00 | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2023 | -4.70 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | -3.00 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2023 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 3.60 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 6.50 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 10.00 | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 14.10 | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 19.40 | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 24.30 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 12.7 | 12.6 | -0.10 ↓ |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 14.7 | 14.6 | -0.10 ↓ |
