High-technology exports in United States
United States: High-technology exports was 232.91 billion current US$ in 2024. ▼ Falling
High-technology exports in United States, 2007–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in United States stood at 232.91 billion current US$.
The figure is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in United States peaked at 243.13 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 141.61 billion current US$, in 2020.
That places United States 4th out of 176 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 211.59 billion current US$ | 150.98 billion current US$ | 243.13 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 165.90 billion current US$ | 153.89 billion current US$ | 176.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 188.84 billion current US$ | 141.61 billion current US$ | 232.91 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More private sector data for United States
- Merchandise trade 18.5% (2025)
- Food imports 6.9% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 78.4% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 3.51 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 9.5% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 55.7% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 2.19 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.21 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 17.8% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 40.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in United States?
- High-technology exports in United States was 232.91 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 243.13 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 141.61 billion current US$ in 2020.
- How does United States rank for high-technology exports?
- United States ranks 4th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.