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. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Imports in the United States increased to 420.75 USD Billion in August from 403.55 USD Billion in July of 2026. Imports in the United States averaged 93.96 USD Billion from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 420.75 USD Billion in August 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 October of 2026.

Imports in the United States increased to 420.75 USD Billion in August from 403.55 USD Billion in July 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
2026-09-03 12:30 PM
Imports
Jul $399.3B $388.5B $399.7B
2026-10-06 12:30 PM
Imports
Aug $420.8B $403.6B $416.8B
2026-11-04 01:30 PM
Imports
Sep $420.8B $ 385.0B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -105.57 -92.83 USD Billion Aug 2026
Exports 315.18 310.72 USD Billion Aug 2026
Goods Exports 203977.00 199823.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Goods Imports 336046.00 318679.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Goods Trade Balance -132069.00 -118856.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Imports 420.75 403.55 USD Billion Aug 2026
Oil Exports 10888.00 8883.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Semiconductor Exports 5599.90 5314.30 USD million Aug 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
420.75 403.55 420.75 0.58 1950 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly

News Stream
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
US Imports Drop in June
US imports fell by $7.3 billion, or 1.8%, from the prior month to $388 billion in June 2026, marking the first drop since January. Imports of goods decreased $7.9 billion to $309.0 billion in June, with Census-basis imports falling by $7.7 billion. The drop mainly reflected lower purchases of capital goods (-$2.1 billion), particularly computers (-$3.0 billion), and consumer goods (-$2.1 billion), mainly pharmaceutical preparations (-$1.9 billion). These declines were partly offset by a $1.1 billion increase in telecommunications equipment imports. Meanwhile, services imports rose by $0.6 billion to $79.0 billion, led by higher charges for the use of intellectual property (+$0.7 billion), transport (+$0.2 billion), and insurance services (+$0.1 billion), partly offset by a decline in travel (-$0.4 billion).
2026-08-04


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