Real Exports of Goods and Services (EXPGSC1)
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Real Exports of Goods and Services (FRED series EXPGSC1) is a quarterly economic indicator measured in billions of chained 2017 dollars. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 1947. Values are seasonally adjusted, smoothing out predictable calendar effects so that underlying trends are easier to see.
Why it matters: Real Exports of Goods and Services is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the economic complex. Analysts use it to track conditions in the US economy and to anticipate shifts in growth, inflation, and policy.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single quarterly print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 1947, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
BEA Account Code: A020RX A Guide to the National Income and Product Accounts of the United States (NIPA) - (http://www.bea.gov/national/pdf/nipaguid.pdf)
Recent Data
| Date | Value (Bil. of Chn. 2017 $) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 2,770.85 | +84.1 |
| October 1, 2025 | 2,686.75 | -22.02 |
| July 1, 2025 | 2,708.77 | +61.49 |
| April 1, 2025 | 2,647.28 | +7.4 |
| January 1, 2025 | 2,639.88 | +2.71 |
| October 1, 2024 | 2,637.17 | -1.03 |
| July 1, 2024 | 2,638.2 | +59.81 |
| April 1, 2024 | 2,578.39 | +6.62 |
| January 1, 2024 | 2,571.76 | +12.17 |
| October 1, 2023 | 2,559.59 | +38.12 |
| July 1, 2023 | 2,521.47 | +29.83 |
| April 1, 2023 | 2,491.64 | -30.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Real Exports of Goods and Services today?
The latest value of Real Exports of Goods and Services (EXPGSC1) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is Real Exports of Goods and Services updated?
Real Exports of Goods and Services is reported quarterly (Quarterly). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising Real Exports of Goods and Services mean?
A sustained rise in Real Exports of Goods and Services signals strengthening readings in this economic measure, in billions of chained 2017 dollars. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the EXPGSC1 data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID EXPGSC1. History is available back to 1947.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Real Exports of Goods and Services (EXPGSC1). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated May 28, 2026.