Real Exports
Returns the real (inflation-adjusted) exports value from FRED. This measures the value of goods and services exported from the United States.
Data Source
Data is sourced from the Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED, reported quarterly.
Notes
- Values are inflation-adjusted (real) in billions of chained dollars
- No parameters required - returns the most recent value
Syntax
=RealExports()Returns
number
Real exports value in billions of dollars
Examples
=RealExports()When to Use
- Trade balance analysis
- GDP component analysis
- International trade research
- Economic forecasting
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Import data | RealImports() |
| Net exports | RealNetExports() |
| Nominal exports | FRED direct access |
Common Issues & FAQ
What does 'real' mean?
Real values are adjusted for inflation, allowing comparison across time periods.
How often is this updated?
Quarterly, following BEA release schedule.
Related Formulas
More MarketXLS Economic Data formulas you can use in the same worksheet:
- Real Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- Real Gross Private Domestic Investment
- Real Output Per Hour - Nonfarm
- Real Personal Consumption Expenditure
- Real Personal Consumption Expenditures
- Real Personal Consumption Expenditures - Durable Goods
- Real Personal Consumption Expenditures - Nondurable Goods
- Real Personal Consumption Expenditures - Services
