Merchandise Trade Balance in United States
The merchandise trade balance in the United States averaged USD -931 billion in the decade to 2024. The 2024 reading was USD -1,215 billion. For more information on trade, visit our dedicated page.
United States Trade Chart
Note: This chart displays Trade Balance (USD billion) for United States from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
United States Trade Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | -913 | -1,083 | -1,175 | -1,057 | -1,215 |
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