Import Prices QoQ measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased from abroad on a quarterly basis. It serves as a key indicator of imported inflation and reflects how currency fluctuations affect domestic prices. Analysts use this data to gauge the health of the trade balance and potential shifts in monetary policy. High readings often suggest rising inflationary pressures from external sources.
The index is calculated by comparing the prices of a representative basket of imported goods in the current quarter to the previous quarter. It uses a Laspeyres formula to weight different categories based on their share of total imports.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 5.70 | 0.00 | +5.70 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.10 | -0.60 | +0.70 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 0.90 | -0.20 | +1.10 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | -0.40 | -0.30 | -0.10 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | -0.80 | -0.50 | -0.30 |
| May 1, 2025 | 3.30 | 0.40 | +2.90 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 0.20 | -1.50 | +1.70 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | -1.40 | -0.20 | -1.20 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 1.00 | -0.90 | +1.90 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | -1.80 | 0.10 | -1.90 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 1.10 | 0.30 | +0.80 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 0.80 | 0.20 | +0.60 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | -0.80 | -1.20 | +0.40 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | -4.20 | 0.70 | -4.90 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 1.80 | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 3.00 | 9.10 | -6.10 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 4.30 | 2.80 | +1.50 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 5.10 | 6.00 | -0.90 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 5.80 | 6.00 | -0.20 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | 5.40 | 2.30 | +3.10 |
