Who Are the Owners of Exporting Firms?

New Census data provide demographic, business profile of exporting firms. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Who Are the Owners of Exporting Firms? New data on the number of exporting firms, the value of exports, and export destinations is now available as part of a recently released Census product. Detailed business owner demographics for exporting companies are also included in the new data from the Annual Business Survey (ABS) program. Read More Matching export transactions to business demographics through a rich collection of Census data, the product provides a unique window into the U.S. exporting industry and company owners. For example, combined data show how many matched exporting firms were owned by women, veterans and minorities, as well as total value of exported goods. Continue reading to learn more about: Combining data How exporting firms' data are compiled What's included in data about "identified exporters"? What 2017 and 2018 data product reveal Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested What's in That Truck I Just Passed on the Highway? Trucks are the main form of transport of goods that Americans rely on, delivering $10.4 trillion of the $14.5 trillion of goods shipped in 2017. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency management, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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