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U.S. Economic Data: Industry, Trade, National Accounts

Sources for statistical data from the United States federal government.

Industry and Trade

Trade Data Library Guide
Includes information on some historical data in paper or microfiche, as well as trade databases from Intergovernmental Organizations.

Stat-USA
Although this government site is now defunct, this guide from the University of South Florida takes you to the current location of its contents. See in particular the GLOBUS & NTDB section.

Trade Statistics - Office of Trade & Economic Analysis, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Includes export data for national, state, and metropolitan areas.

U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Trade Database
Detailed data up to 10-digit Harmonized System or up to 5-digit SITC. Covers1989 to present.

U.S. International Trade Data  from the Foreign Trade Division of the Census Bureau

National & Regional Accounts

National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA) Tables - Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Regional Economic Accounts (BEA)
Estimates of personal income and per capita personal income, Gross State Product, and state employment and income projections.  Data at State, county, and metropolitan area level.