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 25, 2026 | 70.40 | 82.50 | -12.10 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 74.80 | 78.00 | -3.20 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 78.80 | 57.50 | +21.30 |
| May 21, 2026 | 59.60 | 55.00 | +4.60 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 76.10 | 83.00 | -6.90 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 81.40 | 85.00 | -3.60 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 84.16 | 75.00 | +9.16 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 77.00 | 81.00 | -4.00 |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 80.00 | 77.50 | +2.50 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 75.40 | 71.50 | +3.90 |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 74.90 | 73.00 | +1.90 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 75.50 | 74.00 | +1.50 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 70.00 | 72.00 | -2.00 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 80.90 | 75.00 | +5.90 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 76.10 | 75.00 | +1.10 |
| May 26, 2025 | 74.00 | 70.50 | +3.50 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 63.20 | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 72.60 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 79.00 | 72.00 | +7.00 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 73.70 | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 72.00 | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 69.90 | 63.00 | +6.90 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 64.80 | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 75.20 | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 57.70 | 66.00 | -8.30 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 70.20 | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 101.70 | — | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 67.40 | 65.10 | +2.30 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 63.10 | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 66.70 | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 60.40 | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2023 | 73.90 | 60.00 | +13.90 |
| Nov 23, 2023 | 60.10 | 60.50 | -0.40 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 67.8 | 74.8 | +7 ↑ |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 75.7 | 78.8 | +3.10 ↑ |
| May 21, 2026 | 57.8 | 59.6 | +1.80 ↑ |
