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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60.40 | 60.70 | -0.30 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 60.90 | 61.40 | -0.50 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 60.10 | 60.20 | -0.10 |
| May 7, 2026 | 59.30 | 58.60 | +0.70 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 57.50 | 55.10 | +2.40 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 55.30 | 56.80 | -1.50 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 57.90 | 57.10 | +0.80 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 56.40 | 55.90 | +0.50 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 55.70 | 57.70 | -2.00 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 58.50 | 57.90 | +0.60 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 57.30 | 57.50 | -0.20 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 57.70 | 57.50 | +0.20 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 58.30 | 57.90 | +0.40 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 56.70 | 57.00 | -0.30 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 57.20 | 58.40 | -1.20 |
| May 7, 2025 | 58.80 | 57.50 | +1.30 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 57.50 | 57.00 | +0.50 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 56.40 | 53.50 | +2.90 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 56.16 | 56.90 | -0.74 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 57.19 | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 56.40 | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 56.85 | 62.10 | -5.25 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 57.00 | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 55.70 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 57.70 | 61.20 | -3.50 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 58.20 | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 58.80 | 57.70 | +1.10 |
| May 7, 2024 | 57.70 | 58.50 | -0.80 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 56.30 | 55.70 | +0.60 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 56.20 | 56.80 | -0.60 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 57.02 | 54.90 | +2.12 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 55.40 | 57.70 | -2.30 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | 58.27 | 57.40 | +0.87 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 58.05 | 55.60 | +2.45 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | 59.03 | 59.80 | -0.77 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 60.73 | 59.10 | +1.63 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 58.77 | 58.00 | +0.77 |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 60.76 | 58.30 | +2.46 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 59.49 | — | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 58.51 | 61.70 | -3.19 |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 60.90 | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 62.36 | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 65.93 | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 64.80 | 61.40 | +3.40 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | 63.59 | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2022 | 69.53 | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 66.50 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 63.30 | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 62.80 | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 60.80 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 60.5 | 60.9 | +0.40 ↑ |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 60.2 | 60.1 | -0.10 ↓ |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 57.8 | 57.5 | -0.30 ↓ |
