Export-Import Bank of the United States
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Export-Import Bank of the United States
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) focuses its statistical programs on measuring its impact on the U.S. economy, particularly in terms of jobs supported and export activity. Its statistical data is primarily derived from its own lending, guarantee, and insurance transactions.
Key Statistical Programs
| • | Export and Jobs Data: A central part of EXIM's mission is to support U.S. jobs through exports. The bank releases data on the value of exports it has supported and the number of U.S. jobs associated with that activity. This data is often presented in annual reports and is a key metric used to demonstrate the bank's economic impact. The methodology for calculating these jobs is based on an analysis of the value of exports financed, but this approach has been a subject of scrutiny and debate. |
| • | Small Business Support: EXIM has a statutory mandate to direct a certain percentage of its financing toward small businesses. The bank's statistical programs track and report on the number and value of transactions it authorizes for small business exports, providing a clear metric for its performance in this area. |
| • | Annual Reports: The Annual Report to Congress is a major vehicle for EXIM's statistical information. It contains detailed data on the bank's financial performance, the volume of its transactions, and the distribution of its support by product type, geography (country of destination), and industry sector. |
| • | Competitiveness Report: EXIM publishes a Competitiveness Report that provides an analysis of the global export credit landscape. This report uses statistical data to compare EXIM's activities and programs with those of other export credit agencies (ECAs) around the world. |