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United States Highest Trade Balance

$16.0B in 1975
External balance on goods and services · World Bank

The highest trade balance in United States was $16.0B in 1975. The top 5 years were: 1975 ($16.0B), 1973 ($4.1B), 1970 ($3.9B), 1971 ($621.0M), 1974 ($-815.0M).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
United States Top 5 Highest Trade Balance Years
RankYearValue
1st 1975 $16.0B
2nd 1973 $4.1B
3rd 1970 $3.9B
4th 1971 $621.0M
5th 1974 $-815.0M
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
1975 $16.0B +$16.8B 101st
1973 $4.1B +$7.5B 97th
1970 $3.9B – 97th
1971 $621.0M −$3.3B 88th
1974 $-815.0M −$4.9B 24th
1976 $-1.6B −$17.6B 16th
1972 $-3.4B −$4.0B 2nd
1981 $-12.5B +$537.0M 3rd
1980 $-13.1B +$9.5B 3rd
1982 $-20.0B −$7.5B 2nd
1979 $-22.5B +$2.8B 2nd
1977 $-23.1B −$21.5B 1st
1978 $-25.4B −$2.3B 1st
1991 $-28.6B +$49.2B 1st
1992 $-34.7B −$6.1B 1st
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Source: World Bank (NE.RSB.GNFS.CD)
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