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 13, 2026 | 18.70 | 31.00 | -12.30 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 20.90 | 23.00 | -2.10 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 25.40 | 30.50 | -5.10 |
| May 14, 2026 | 20.50 | 23.00 | -2.50 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 20.40 | 4.10 | +16.30 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 1.20 | 0.50 | +0.70 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | -1.20 | 0.80 | -2.00 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 0.30 | 1.50 | -1.20 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 2.20 | -1.00 | +3.20 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.90 | -0.40 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 0.60 | -3.80 | +4.40 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | -2.20 | -5.50 | +3.30 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | -5.90 | -5.90 | 0.00 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | -6.20 | -7.80 | +1.60 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | -5.00 | -2.70 | -2.30 |
| May 15, 2025 | -2.30 | 3.20 | -5.50 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 3.40 | 3.90 | -0.50 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 4.60 | 6.20 | -1.60 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 6.60 | 5.50 | +1.10 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 7.00 | 4.50 | +2.50 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 3.00 | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | -2.50 | -5.00 | +2.50 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | -3.30 | 2.00 | -5.30 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 1.80 | 9.60 | -7.80 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 9.80 | 7.50 | +2.30 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 9.70 | 4.00 | +5.70 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 4.60 | 1.50 | +3.10 |
| May 13, 2024 | 2.90 | -0.50 | +3.40 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | -0.70 | 2.00 | -2.70 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | -0.20 | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 0.20 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2024 | -4.10 | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2023 | -8.50 | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2023 | -10.20 | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2023 | -9.60 | -2.00 | -7.60 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | -9.00 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2023 | -13.50 | -20.80 | +7.30 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | -15.70 | -15.20 | -0.50 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | -12.00 | -9.10 | -2.90 |
| May 15, 2023 | -5.80 | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2023 | -6.90 | -1.60 | -5.30 |
| Mar 13, 2023 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 9.10 | 12.50 | -3.40 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | 14.20 | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2022 | 19.80 | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2022 | 24.10 | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 22.90 | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 27.90 | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 33.60 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 20.6 | 20.9 | +0.30 ↑ |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 24.8 | 25.4 | +0.60 ↑ |
| May 14, 2026 | 20.2 | 20.5 | +0.30 ↑ |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 18.4 | 20.4 | +2 ↑ |
