US imports climbed by $8.7B to $381.2B in March 2026, the highest in one year, driven largely by a surge in goods. Goods imports rose $10.6B to $302.2B, with Census-based figures showing a $10.2B increase. Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines led gains (+$3.6B), including a $2.8B jump in passenger cars. Consumer goods (+$2.4B) and capital goods (+$2.1B) also contributed, with computer accessories up $2.0B and industrial supplies and materials rising $2.1B, despite a $2.3B drop in computers. Meanwhile, services imports fell $1.9B to $79.0B, reflecting declines in intellectual property charges (-$1.0B), transport (-$0.4B), and travel (-$0.4B). source: U.S. Census Bureau

Imports in the United States increased to 381.17 USD Billion in March from 372.44 USD Billion in February of 2026. Imports in the United States averaged 92.81 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 May of 2026.

Imports in the United States increased to 381.17 USD Billion in March from 372.44 USD Billion in February of 2026. Imports in the United States is expected to be 390.00 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 400.00 USD Billion in 2027 and 410.00 USD Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-02 12:30 PM
Imports
Feb $372.1B $356.9B $364.0B
2026-05-05 12:30 PM
Imports
Mar $381.2B $372.4B $380.5B
2026-06-09 12:30 PM
Imports
Apr $381.2B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -60.31 -57.78 USD Billion Mar 2026
Exports 320.86 314.67 USD Billion Mar 2026
Goods Exports 212504.00 206278.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Goods Imports 299950.00 289784.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Goods Trade Balance -87446.00 -83506.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Imports 381.17 372.45 USD Billion Mar 2026
Oil Exports 10662.00 7873.00 USD Million Mar 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
381.17 372.45 418.99 0.58 1950 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
US Imports Rise to 1-Year High
US imports climbed by $8.7B to $381.2B in March 2026, the highest in one year, driven largely by a surge in goods. Goods imports rose $10.6B to $302.2B, with Census-based figures showing a $10.2B increase. Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines led gains (+$3.6B), including a $2.8B jump in passenger cars. Consumer goods (+$2.4B) and capital goods (+$2.1B) also contributed, with computer accessories up $2.0B and industrial supplies and materials rising $2.1B, despite a $2.3B drop in computers. Meanwhile, services imports fell $1.9B to $79.0B, reflecting declines in intellectual property charges (-$1.0B), transport (-$0.4B), and travel (-$0.4B).
2026-05-05
US Imports Hit 11-Month High in February
US imports surged 4.3%, or $15.2 billion, to $372.1 billion in February 2026, the highest level since the peak recorded in March 2025, even as Trump’s tariff policy faced legal chaos. After the Supreme Court struck down his IEEPA-based duties on Feb. 20, the administration rushed to impose new tariffs under a temporary statute, one expiring in July. Goods imports increased by $14.0 billion, with notable gains in capital goods (+$7.8 billion), driven by computers, accessories, and semiconductors; industrial supplies (+$3.1 billion), led by crude oil; consumer goods (+$2.2 billion), primarily pharmaceuticals; and automotive vehicles and parts (+$1.6 billion), boosted by trucks, buses, and special-purpose vehicles. Services imports also edged up $1.3 billion, mainly due to higher charges for the use of intellectual property, likely a temporary surge tied to broadcast rights for the Winter Olympics.
2026-04-02
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


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