WASHINGTON (Reuters] – As exports fell, the U.S. trade deficit jumped record high to September.

Commerce Department reported that trade gaps rose by 11.2%, to an all-time high of $80.9 billion. Reuters polled economists and predicted a deficit of $80.5 billion.

Exports plunged 3.0%, to $207.6 Billion in September. Exports of goods fell 4.7% to $142.7 million. Industrial supplies led the decline, exports falling $1.0 million. Also, capital goods exports fell. Consumer goods exports, however, were the most impressive.

The record amount of imports increased 0.6% to $288.5 billion. The record-breaking import of goods was also increased 0.8%, to $240.9 trillion. The highest level of imports for industrial supplies and material since April 2014 was 0.8%. Imports of industrial supplies and materials reached record levels, while capital goods set new records.

Businesses rebuilding depleted inventories will ensure that imports remain strong.

The third quarter saw trade subtracted in gross domestic product growth. This helps to limit economic growth to just 2% per year, the slowest pace in more than one year. Five quarters straight have seen a trade deficit that has impeded GDP growth.