US exports rose 2.6%, or $8.3 billion, to a record $327.1 billion in April 2026. Goods exports drove the gain, climbing $8.7 billion to $221.3 billion, with capital goods contributing $4 billion, led by a $2.5 billion increase in computers and a $1 billion rise in civilian aircraft shipments. Industrial supplies and materials also strengthened, supported by higher crude oil exports, which increased $6.4 billion, while fuel oil (up $1.3 billion) and other petroleum products (up $1.0 billion) also posted gains. These increases were partly offset by declines in nonmonetary gold (down $5.8 billion) and other precious metals (down $1.9 billion). Consumer goods exports rose by $1.7 billion. Meanwhile, services exports edged lower by $400 million to $105.8 billion, with declines in travel, transport and maintenance services partially offset by a rise in other business services.