Imports represent the total value of goods and services purchased by domestic residents, businesses, and the government from foreign sources. This figure is a critical component of the Balance of Trade and reflects the strength of domestic demand. An increase in imports can indicate a robust economy but may also lead to a trade deficit, which can weigh on the currency.
Data is compiled by the Census Bureau and the BEA from customs documentation and surveys, covering both physical goods and intangible services.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | 73.80 | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 73.63 | 70.20 | +3.43 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 72.86 | 72.00 | +0.86 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 72.40 | 69.50 | +2.90 |
| May 5, 2026 | 70.99 | 68.90 | +2.09 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 66.13 | 66.90 | -0.77 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 66.93 | 67.40 | -0.47 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 66.14 | 66.60 | -0.46 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 66.19 | 67.80 | -1.61 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 64.08 | 67.00 | -2.92 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 66.91 | 66.00 | +0.91 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 66.80 | 68.00 | -1.20 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 67.60 | 66.60 | +1.00 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 66.66 | 67.00 | -0.34 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 67.58 | 69.50 | -1.92 |
| May 6, 2025 | 70.40 | 70.00 | +0.40 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 71.63 | 69.00 | +2.63 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 70.49 | 69.00 | +1.49 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 68.76 | 64.50 | +4.26 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 66.43 | 65.50 | +0.93 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 65.14 | 65.00 | +0.14 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 65.15 | 65.30 | -0.15 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 65.41 | 63.50 | +1.91 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 64.97 | 65.70 | -0.73 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 66.01 | 65.00 | +1.01 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 64.37 | 65.00 | -0.63 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 65.50 | 63.10 | +2.40 |
| May 2, 2024 | 64.84 | 64.90 | -0.06 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 65.23 | 61.00 | +4.23 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 61.79 | 65.70 | -3.91 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 64.39 | 64.30 | +0.09 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 64.17 | 63.10 | +1.07 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 63.01 | 65.00 | -1.99 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 64.99 | 64.10 | +0.89 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 63.84 | 62.70 | +1.14 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 61.40 | 61.50 | -0.10 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 64.43 | 64.30 | +0.13 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 64.97 | 63.80 | +1.17 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 62.91 | 62.40 | +0.51 |
| May 4, 2023 | 62.59 | 64.20 | -1.61 |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 64.61 | 63.20 | +1.41 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 65.10 | 64.80 | +0.30 |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 63.13 | 64.20 | -1.07 |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 64.41 | 66.00 | -1.59 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | 65.82 | 62.00 | +3.82 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 65.23 | 62.00 | +3.23 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 63.86 | 64.00 | -0.14 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 64.20 | 64.30 | -0.10 |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 64.86 | 63.00 | +1.86 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 63.11 | 62.40 | +0.71 |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 62.81 | 58.30 | +4.51 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 72.9 | 72.9 | 0 ↓ |
