diff --git a/pynecone/pc.py b/pynecone/pc.py
index 9ae3c6f5d..ca97a15a7 100644
--- a/pynecone/pc.py
+++ b/pynecone/pc.py
@@ -213,6 +213,10 @@ def export(
 
     # Compile the app in production mode and export it.
     console.rule("[bold]Compiling production app and preparing for export.")
+
+    if frontend:
+        build.setup_frontend(Path.cwd())
+
     app = prerequisites.get_app().app
     build.export_app(
         app,