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 13, 2026 | 76.20 | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 70.84 | 70.00 | +0.84 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 73.41 | — | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 71.94 | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 59.60 | 65.00 | -5.40 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 63.71 | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 71.24 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 63.55 | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 62.66 | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 76.06 | 66.90 | +9.16 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 68.53 | 61.00 | +7.53 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 61.59 | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 64.59 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 53.92 | 57.00 | -3.08 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 60.61 | 65.00 | -4.39 |
| May 15, 2025 | 64.91 | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 63.51 | 58.00 | +5.51 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 50.96 | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 59.42 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 59.95 | 70.50 | -10.55 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 69.95 | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 66.34 | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 55.36 | 53.00 | +2.36 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 64.36 | 57.00 | +7.36 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 57.48 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 56.18 | 59.00 | -2.82 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 61.91 | 57.00 | +4.91 |
| May 15, 2024 | 54.09 | 56.00 | -1.91 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 57.28 | 54.00 | +3.28 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 60.11 | 55.40 | +4.71 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 54.41 | 56.00 | -1.59 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | 58.25 | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 54.48 | 58.00 | -3.52 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 65.03 | 55.00 | +10.03 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 53.84 | 58.00 | -4.16 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 58.64 | 54.00 | +4.64 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 52.92 | 52.00 | +0.92 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 53.10 | 53.78 | -0.68 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 57.10 | 54.13 | +2.97 |
| May 15, 2023 | 49.90 | 59.10 | -9.20 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 58.11 | 59.10 | -0.99 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 51.31 | 54.20 | -2.89 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 50.66 | 54.50 | -3.84 |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 58.24 | 55.90 | +2.34 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 51.88 | 57.00 | -5.12 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | 56.69 | 63.00 | -6.31 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 61.16 | 59.35 | +1.81 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | 59.35 | 65.00 | -5.65 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 61.68 | 67.00 | -5.32 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 66.27 | 66.26 | +0.01 |
