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 17, 2026 | — | 8.70 | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 9.34 | 8.30 | +1.04 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 8.07 | 8.10 | -0.03 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 8.08 | 7.50 | +0.58 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | -0.70 | — | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 6.70 | 7.00 | -0.30 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 7.23 | 6.20 | +1.03 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 6.89 | 6.20 | +0.69 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1.50 | 0.80 | +0.70 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 6.73 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 7.60 | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 7.15 | 7.50 | -0.35 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 0.50 | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 8.04 | 7.15 | +0.89 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 7.18 | 6.90 | +0.28 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 7.12 | 7.00 | +0.12 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | -3.70 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 7.28 | 6.10 | +1.18 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 6.49 | 6.00 | +0.49 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 6.44 | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 5.10 | — | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 6.42 | 7.20 | -0.78 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 6.62 | 6.20 | +0.42 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 6.23 | 6.50 | -0.27 |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 0.10 | 0.70 | -0.60 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 6.68 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 6.62 | 6.80 | -0.18 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 6.92 | 7.60 | -0.68 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 7.31 | 7.20 | +0.11 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 7.12 | 7.10 | +0.02 |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 7.17 | 7.30 | -0.13 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 3.10 | 0.50 | +2.60 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 7.11 | 6.00 | +1.11 |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 5.47 | 7.50 | -2.03 |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 6.95 | 6.20 | +0.75 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | -5.10 | — | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 6.32 | 6.10 | +0.22 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 5.91 | 7.30 | -1.39 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 6.11 | 5.50 | +0.61 |
| Mar 3, 2024 | 3.80 | -0.20 | +4.00 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 5.91 | 5.90 | +0.01 |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 6.26 | 6.70 | -0.44 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 7.23 | 7.30 | -0.07 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 7.11 | 6.40 | +0.71 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 7.20 | 7.40 | -0.20 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 7.28 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 6.56 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 6.30 | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 6.95 | — | — |
| May 18, 2023 | 6.38 | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 7.78 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | 7.25 | 7.23 | -0.02 ↓ |
