US imports rose by $5.2 billion, or 1.2%, to a record $426.6 billion in September 2026, reflecting stronger demand for goods and services. Goods imports increased by $4.4 billion to $346.9 billion, with capital goods accounting for much of the advance, rising $11.6 billion. Within this category, computer imports climbed $7.6 billion and computer accessories increased $5.7 billion, while semiconductor imports fell $1.2 billion. Consumer goods imports also rose by $2.4 billion, driven largely by a $2.9 billion increase in pharmaceutical preparations. These gains were partly offset by a $3.7 billion decline in industrial supplies and materials, including lower imports of nonmonetary gold and crude oil. Services imports increased by $0.8 billion to $79.7 billion, supported by higher travel and transport spending. Overall, US imports have risen by $204.9 billion, or 6.2%, year-to-date, highlighting sustained demand for foreign goods and services. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Imports in the United States increased to 426.56 USD Billion in September from 421.40 USD Billion in August of 2026. Imports in the United States averaged 94.33 USD Billion from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 426.56 USD Billion in September of 2026 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 November of 2026.

Imports in the United States increased to 426.56 USD Billion in September from 421.40 USD Billion in August of 2026. Imports in the United States is expected to be 425.00 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 432.00 USD Billion in 2027 and 450.00 USD Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-10-06 12:30 PM
Imports
Aug $420.8B $403.6B $416.8B
2026-11-04 01:30 PM
Imports
Sep $426.6B $421.4B $429.1B
2026-12-08 01:30 PM
Imports
Oct $426.6B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -105.05 -105.74 USD Billion Sep 2026
Exports 321.51 315.67 USD Billion Sep 2026
Goods Exports 209115.00 204102.00 USD Million Sep 2026
Goods Imports 344197.00 336229.00 USD Million Sep 2026
Goods Trade Balance -135081.00 -132127.00 USD Million Sep 2026
Imports 426.56 421.40 USD Billion Sep 2026
Oil Exports 12114.00 10888.00 USD Million Sep 2026
Semiconductor Exports 5901.20 5599.90 USD million Sep 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
426.56 421.40 426.56 0.58 1950 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
US Imports Hit New Record
US imports rose by $5.2 billion, or 1.2%, to a record $426.6 billion in September 2026, reflecting stronger demand for goods and services. Goods imports increased by $4.4 billion to $346.9 billion, with capital goods accounting for much of the advance, rising $11.6 billion. Within this category, computer imports climbed $7.6 billion and computer accessories increased $5.7 billion, while semiconductor imports fell $1.2 billion. Consumer goods imports also rose by $2.4 billion, driven largely by a $2.9 billion increase in pharmaceutical preparations. These gains were partly offset by a $3.7 billion decline in industrial supplies and materials, including lower imports of nonmonetary gold and crude oil. Services imports increased by $0.8 billion to $79.7 billion, supported by higher travel and transport spending. Overall, US imports have risen by $204.9 billion, or 6.2%, year-to-date, highlighting sustained demand for foreign goods and services.
2026-11-04
US Imports Hit Fresh Record High
US imports surged $17.2 billion to an all-time high of $420.8 billion in August 2026, contributing to a widening in the trade deficit to $105.6 billion from a revised $92.8 billion in July. The increase was led by a $9.1 billion rise in industrial supplies and materials, mainly crude oil and nonmonetary gold, while capital goods imports rose $6.2 billion on stronger purchases of semiconductors and other industrial machinery. These gains more than offset a decline in computer accessories. Services imports were broadly unchanged, as higher transport imports offset declines in charges for the use of intellectual property and travel.
2026-10-06
US Imports Rise in July
Imports to the United States rose 2.8% month-over-month to $399.3 billion in July 2026, the largest since a record of $416.35 billion in March 2025. Purchases rose for computers ($6.9 billion), computer accessories ($6.6 billion) and semiconductors ($1.2 billion) while a fall was seen for crude oil ($-1.8 billion) and charges for the use of intellectual property ($-0.5 billion). Imports came mostly from Mexico ($60 billion), the European Union ($45.4 billion), Canada ($25.6 billion) and China ($25.6 billion).
2026-09-03


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