The Import Price Index measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased from abroad by domestic residents. It is a key indicator of imported inflation, reflecting how global price fluctuations and currency movements affect domestic price levels. When import prices rise, they often pass through to consumers, leading to higher headline inflation. This data is crucial for central banks when assessing the need for interest rate adjustments to maintain price stability.
The index is calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) using price data collected from a representative sample of importers. It employs a Laspeyres formula to aggregate price changes across various commodity categories, weighted by their share in total imports.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 6.80 | 7.20 | -0.40 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 6.10 | 6.00 | +0.10 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 6.80 | 6.60 | +0.20 |
| May 29, 2026 | 5.30 | 5.30 | 0.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 2.30 | 1.60 | +0.70 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -2.30 | -2.10 | -0.20 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -2.30 | -2.80 | +0.50 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | -2.30 | -2.60 | +0.30 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | -1.90 | -1.90 | 0.00 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | -1.40 | -1.60 | +0.20 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | -1.00 | -1.40 | +0.40 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | -1.50 | -1.30 | -0.20 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | -1.40 | -1.20 | -0.20 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | -1.40 | -1.60 | +0.20 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -1.10 | -0.80 | -0.30 |
| May 28, 2025 | -0.40 | 0.10 | -0.50 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 2.10 | 2.50 | -0.40 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 3.60 | 3.80 | -0.20 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3.10 | 2.70 | +0.40 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 2.00 | 1.90 | +0.10 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 0.60 | 1.00 | -0.40 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | -0.80 | -1.20 | +0.40 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | -1.30 | -1.10 | -0.20 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.90 | 1.70 | -0.80 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 0.70 | 0.50 | +0.20 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | -0.40 | -0.30 | -0.10 |
| May 31, 2024 | -1.70 | -1.80 | +0.10 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | -3.60 | -3.80 | +0.20 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | -4.90 | -4.60 | -0.30 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | -5.90 | -7.40 | +1.50 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | -8.50 | -8.20 | -0.30 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | -9.00 | -9.40 | +0.40 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | -13.00 | -13.40 | +0.40 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | -14.30 | -15.30 | +1.00 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | -16.40 | -16.40 | 0.00 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | -13.20 | -12.90 | -0.30 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | -11.40 | -10.70 | -0.70 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | -9.10 | -9.10 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2023 | -7.00 | -5.80 | -1.20 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | -3.80 | -3.60 | -0.20 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2.80 | 4.20 | -1.40 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 6.60 | 7.20 | -0.60 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 12.60 | 12.00 | +0.60 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 14.50 | 18.00 | -3.50 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | 23.50 | 23.30 | +0.20 |
| Nov 1, 2022 | 29.80 | 31.00 | -1.20 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 32.70 | 29.90 | +2.80 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 28.90 | 29.10 | -0.20 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 29.90 | 29.90 | 0.00 |
