US goods imports rose 3.7% to a 16-month high of $318.2 billion in July 2026, rebounding from June and reaching their highest level since March 2025. The increase was driven primarily by a sharp rise in capital goods imports (11.3%), while consumer goods edged up 0.1%. These gains more than offset declines in imports of industrial supplies (-3.9%), automotive vehicles (-1.6%), and foods, feeds, and beverages (-0.9%). source: U.S. Census Bureau

Goods Imports in the United States increased to 318177 USD Million in July from 306813 USD Million in June of 2026. Goods Imports in the United States averaged 146455.03 USD Million from 1989 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 340114.00 USD Million in March of 2025 and a record low of 37513.00 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Goods Imports. United States Goods Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Balance of Trade	-73.26	-77.65	USD Billion	Jun 2026
Exports	314.73	317.63	USD Billion	Jun 2026
Goods Exports	199372.00	205407.00	USD Million	Jul 2026
Goods Trade Balance	-118800.00	-101410.00	USD Million	Jul 2026
Imports	388.00	395.26	USD Billion	Jun 2026

United States Goods Imports

The United States ranks as the world’s largest importer, underscoring the scale of its domestic demand and industrial base. In 2025, import trends were shaped by the rollout of new US tariffs, which altered global trade dynamics. However, the complete impact of these measures may not be immediately visible in the data, as advance purchasing, customs processing delays, shipping disruptions and supply-chain realignments can temporarily affect reported flows. US imports climbed to a record level of just over $4.3 trillion in 2025. The largest share came from machinery and transport equipment, notably office machinery and road vehicles, followed by chemicals and related products, mineral fuels and lubricants, and other manufactured goods. Imports from China dropped by nearly 30% from 2024, accounting for roughly 9% of the total. Other major sources of US imports included the European Union, particularly Ireland and Germany, along with Mexico, Canada, Switzerland, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and India.