The Export Price Index gained 0.3% in September according to the October 2013 Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Excluding Agricultural Products, the Export Price Index advanced 0.3%. Year over Year from September 2012 to September 2013 the Export Index is still down 0.9%. All Exports: Export prices advanced 0.3 percent in September, the largest monthly rise since a 0.7 … [Read more...]
Export Price Index edged down 0.5% in August
The Export Price Index edged down 0.5% in August according to the September 2013 Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Excluding Agricultural Products, the Export Price Index was only down 0.1%, this contributes to a 0.6% drop over the last 12 months for non-agricultural products. All Exports: Prices for U.S. exports continued to trend down in August, decreasing 0.5 percent. The … [Read more...]
State Exports in 2012
The International Trade Administration (ITA) published the State Reports for Exports in 2012. Below are a few of the highlights for the uppoer midwest States. According to the ITA: Minnesota Exported $20.6 Billion in merchandise shipments in 2012. $6.0 Billion in merchandise Exports to Canada $2,0 Billion in merchandise Exports to China $ 1.3 Billion in … [Read more...]