Imports in the United States decreased 0.7% to $356.6 billion in January 2026, led by falls in purchases of pharmaceutical preparations, trucks, buses, and special purpose vehicles, passenger cars and nonmonetary gold. On the other hand, imports rose for computers and telecommunications equipment. The largest share of imports came from Mexico ($45.6 billion), the EU ($40.7 billion), Canada ($29.8 billion), Taiwan ($22.7 billion), Vietnam ($20.4 billion) and China ($21.2 billion). source: U.S. Census Bureau

Imports in the United States decreased to 356.60 USD Billion in January from 359.20 USD Billion in December of 2025. Imports in the United States averaged 92.19 USD Billion from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 418.99 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 March of 2026.

Imports in the United States decreased to 356.60 USD Billion in January from 359.20 USD Billion in December 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
2026-02-19 01:30 PM
Imports
Dec $357.6B $345.3B $347.0B
2026-03-12 12:30 PM
Imports
Jan $356.6B $359.2B $351.0B
2026-04-02 12:30 PM
Imports
Feb $356.6B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -54.46 -72.90 USD Billion Jan 2026
Exports 302.15 286.30 USD Billion Jan 2026
Goods Exports 194795.00 180019.00 USD Million Jan 2026
Goods Imports 275595.00 278552.00 USD Million Jan 2026
Goods Trade Balance -80800.00 -98533.00 USD Million Jan 2026
Imports 356.60 359.20 USD Billion Jan 2026
Oil Exports 7511.00 7902.00 USD Million Jan 2026


United States Imports
The United States is the world’s largest importer, reflecting the size and consumption strength of its economy. In 2025, US import patterns were significantly influenced by the introduction of new tariffs, which reshaped global trade flows. Still, the full effects of these measures may take time to appear in official data, as front-loaded purchases, customs processing lags, shipping delays and broader supply-chain adjustments can temporarily distort trade figures. Total US imports reached a record high of just over $4.3 trillion in 2025. Machinery and transport equipment accounted for the largest share, particularly office machines and road vehicles. These were followed by chemicals and related products, mineral fuels and lubricants, and other manufactured goods. Among major trading partners, imports from China fell by nearly 30% compared with 2024, representing about 9% of total US imports. Other key suppliers included the European Union, especially Ireland and Germany, as well as Mexico, Canada, Switzerland, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and India.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
356.60 359.20 418.99 0.58 1950 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
US Imports Down in January
Imports in the United States decreased 0.7% to $356.6 billion in January 2026, led by falls in purchases of pharmaceutical preparations, trucks, buses, and special purpose vehicles, passenger cars and nonmonetary gold. On the other hand, imports rose for computers and telecommunications equipment. The largest share of imports came from Mexico ($45.6 billion), the EU ($40.7 billion), Canada ($29.8 billion), Taiwan ($22.7 billion), Vietnam ($20.4 billion) and China ($21.2 billion).
2026-03-12
US Imports Hit Five-Month High in December
US imports of goods and services rose by $12.3 billion, or 3.6%, to $357.6 billion in December 2025, marking a second straight monthly increase and the highest level since July. Goods imports climbed by $10.2 billion to $280.2 billion, driven primarily by a $7.0 billion rise in industrial supplies and materials, including nonmonetary gold, copper, and crude oil. Capital goods imports also increased by $5.6 billion, supported by higher purchases of computer accessories and telecommunications equipment. In contrast, consumer goods imports fell by $3.5 billion, largely due to weaker demand for pharmaceutical preparations. Services imports rose by $2.0 billion to $77.4 billion, reflecting gains in transport and travel. For 2025 as a whole, total imports jumped by $197.8 billion to a record $4.33 trillion, as the rollout of US tariffs in the first half of the year prompted businesses and consumers to front-load purchases, pushing inbound shipments to an all-time high.
2026-02-19
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


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