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title: "Flexport Indicators For Press"
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  - "Phil Levy"
publishedAt: 2023-09-18
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  - "Economic Outlook"
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# Flexport Indicators For Press

## Flexport Indicators for Press

*This page provides access to our Flexport Indicators for the press. You can view interactive Flexport Indicator graphs, available via Tableau. Data downloads are available also.* 

**Update September 18, 2023:** 

### Trade Activity Forecast

*Data for charts is available *[here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NMvfh01tqwzuPsTDE_nbZZttnCxpbfFH?usp=drive_link)*.*

**Fig. 1 - Strong potential for U.S. Exports from August Onwards**

**Fig. 2 - Auto Imports Still a Driving Force**

  **Fig. 3 - Exports of Autos and Consumer Goods Bright Spots**

### Flexport Consumption Forecast

*Data for charts is available *[here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NMvfh01tqwzuPsTDE_nbZZttnCxpbfFH?usp=drive_link)*.*

**Fig. 1 Spending to Remain Strong into the Fall**

**Fig. 2 Spending on Clothing to Continue Gradual Recovery**

**Fig. 3 Durable Goods Still Robust**

### Post Covid Indicator

*Data for charts is available *[here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NMvfh01tqwzuPsTDE_nbZZttnCxpbfFH?usp=drive_link)*.*

**Fig. 1 Covid-Era Tilt Toward Goods Endures**

![Line chart from FRED comparing global banana prices to US CPI for fruits/vegetables and all items, 1980-2015](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/f6a0db149e036fc1290412fb6812e518bf39f477-1845x1717.jpg)

**Fig. 2 Durables Preference Strengthens Ahead of the Holiday Season**

![Aerial view of boxes moving along conveyor lines in a sorting warehouse with workers on a platform.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/32c76aca52a589bf07bdce143cb1f80b673572de-1845x1647.jpg)

### Trade Price Forecast

*Data for charts is available *[here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NMvfh01tqwzuPsTDE_nbZZttnCxpbfFH?usp=drive_link)*.*

**Fig. 1 - Export Prices Continue Declining After a July Jump**

![Line chart of Flexport import and export trade price forecast rebased to March 2020, 2019-2024](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/b88131dc36b9bece258f3468b4f658411a4f53ec-1845x1602.jpg)

**Fig. 2 - Import Prices for Industrial Supplies to Remain Level**

![Line chart "Fig. 2 Import Prices for Industrial Supplies to Remain Level" plotting Flexport trade price forecast by import category, 2019-2024.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/edb81a5cb81e1808dcd3d3542e4132704ebaf18a-1845x1550.jpg)

**Fig. 3 - Consumer Goods Export Prices to Rise Slightly**

![Line chart Fig. 3 Flexport trade price forecast for exports 2019-2024, industrial supplies prices peaking highest in mid-2022](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/6d01485afad1755a274e53ae0816d4b5d93e234e-1845x1597.jpg)

The next update for the Flexport Indicators will be on October 17.

Please direct questions about the Flexport Indicators to [economics@flexport.com](mailto:economics@flexport.com).

**Disclaimer**: The contents of this report are made available for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any legal, business, or financial decisions.  Flexport does not guarantee, represent, or warrant any of the contents of this report because they are based on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions, about which there can be no assurance due to various anticipated and unanticipated events that may occur.  This report has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and research; however, the information presented herein may not reflect the most current regulatory or industry developments.  Neither Flexport nor its advisors or affiliates shall be liable for any losses that arise in any way due to the reliance on the contents contained in this report.

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