US imports of goods and services rose by $16.8 billion, or 5.0%, to $348.9 billion in November 2025, partially rebounding from a 21-month low of $332.1 billion in October, driven entirely by goods imports, which climbed $16.8 billion to $272.5 billion. Consumer goods led the gains, up $9.2 billion, largely due to higher pharmaceutical imports. Capital goods imports also increased by $7.4 billion, supported by stronger inflows of computers and semiconductors, while imports of other goods rose by $1.9 billion. In contrast, industrial supplies and materials fell by $2.4 billion. Meanwhile, services imports edged down $0.1 billion to $76.3 billion, weighed mainly by lower travel-related spending. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Imports in the United States increased to 348.88 USD Billion in November from 332.12 USD Billion in October of 2025. Imports in the United States averaged 91.61 USD Billion from 1950 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 420.01 USD Billion in March of 2025 and a record low of 0.58 USD Billion in March of 1950. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United States Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Imports in the United States increased to 348.88 USD Billion in November from 332.12 USD Billion in October of 2025. Imports in the United States is expected to be 325.00 USD Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Imports is projected to trend around 342.00 USD Billion in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-08 01:30 PM
Imports
Oct $331.4B $342.4B $344.0B
2026-01-29 01:30 PM
Imports
Nov $348.9B $332.1B $340.0B
2026-02-19 01:30 PM
Imports
Dec $348.9B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -56.83 -29.21 USD Billion Nov 2025
Exports 292.05 302.92 USD Billion Nov 2025
Goods Exports 184965.00 196054.00 USD Million Nov 2025
Goods Imports 271006.00 254459.00 USD Million Nov 2025
Goods Trade Balance -86041.00 -58405.00 USD Million Nov 2025
Imports 348.88 332.12 USD Billion Nov 2025
Oil Exports 8849.00 8795.00 USD Million Oct 2025


United States Imports
The United States is the world's second-biggest importer. In 2022, the main imports were consumer goods (27 percent), capital goods (26 percent), and industrial supplies (25 percent) followed by automotive vehicles, parts and engines (12 percent), and foods, feeds and beverages (6 percent). Shipments from China represented 17 percent of the total imports followed by Mexico (14 percent), Canada (13 percent), Japan (4.5 percent), and Germany (4.5 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
348.88 332.12 420.01 0.58 1950 - 2025 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
US Imports Rebound in November
US imports of goods and services rose by $16.8 billion, or 5.0%, to $348.9 billion in November 2025, partially rebounding from a 21-month low of $332.1 billion in October, driven entirely by goods imports, which climbed $16.8 billion to $272.5 billion. Consumer goods led the gains, up $9.2 billion, largely due to higher pharmaceutical imports. Capital goods imports also increased by $7.4 billion, supported by stronger inflows of computers and semiconductors, while imports of other goods rose by $1.9 billion. In contrast, industrial supplies and materials fell by $2.4 billion. Meanwhile, services imports edged down $0.1 billion to $76.3 billion, weighed mainly by lower travel-related spending.
2026-01-29
US Imports Decline to 21-Month Low
US imports of goods and services fell $11.0 billion, or 3.2%, to $331.4 billion in October 2025, marking their lowest level since January 2024 and reflecting the dampening impact of tariffs on consumer demand. Imports of goods dropped $12.1 billion to $255.0 billion, largely due to a $14.3 billion decline in pharmaceutical preparations. Purchases of industrial supplies and materials also fell $2.7 billion, partly driven by reduced imports of nonmonetary gold. In contrast, capital goods imports rose $6.8 billion, supported by increased purchases of computer accessories, telecommunications equipment, and computers. Meanwhile, imports of services climbed $1.1 billion to $76.3 billion, with growth across travel, other business services, and insurance services.
2026-01-08
US Imports Edge Up 0.6% in September
US imports of goods and services edged up 0.6% to $342.1 billion in September 2025. Imports of goods rose by $1.7 billion to $266.6 billion, led by increases in pharmaceutical preparations (+$12.9 billion), nonmonetary gold (+$1.9 billion), and computer accessories (+$1.7 billion). On the other hand, purchases declined for crude oil (–$1.3 billion), computers (–$4.7 billion), and electric apparatus (–$1.5 billion). Imports of services increased by $0.3 billion to $75.5 billion.
2025-12-11


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