US goods imports rose 3.8% to $278.6 billion in December 2025, marking their highest level since July. The increase was driven by a 15.9% jump in industrial supplies, alongside solid gains in capital goods (up 5.5%) and automotive vehicles (up 3.9%). The rise in inbound shipments marked a strong end to the year and contributed to the widest goods trade gap in five months. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Goods Imports in the United States increased to 278589 USD Million in December from 268399 USD Million in November of 2025. Goods Imports in the United States averaged 153187.70 USD Million from 1992 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 343816.00 USD Million in March of 2025 and a record low of 41371.00 USD Million in February of 1992. 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 February of 2026.

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Balance of Trade	-70.31	-53.04	USD Billion	Dec 2025
Exports	287.29	292.29	USD Billion	Dec 2025
Goods Exports	180049.00	185616.00	USD Million	Dec 2025
Goods Trade Balance	-98540.00	-82783.00	USD Million	Dec 2025
Imports	357.60	345.33	USD Billion	Dec 2025

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.