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 28, 2026 | 13.50 | 13.40 | +0.10 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 13.10 | 21.00 | -7.90 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 18.50 | 24.00 | -5.50 |
| May 29, 2026 | 18.90 | 13.30 | +5.60 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 11.10 | 3.30 | +7.80 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | -1.40 | -1.90 | +0.50 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -3.70 | -3.80 | +0.10 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | -3.30 | -1.00 | -2.30 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | -1.20 | -2.70 | +1.50 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | -2.40 | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | -0.60 | -5.50 | +4.90 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | -3.80 | -5.90 | +2.10 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | -6.10 | -6.10 | 0.00 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | -6.50 | -5.50 | -1.00 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | -8.10 | -9.00 | +0.90 |
| May 29, 2025 | -7.90 | -2.50 | -5.40 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | -4.00 | 2.80 | -6.80 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | -3.30 | -0.90 | -2.40 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | -1.30 | -2.20 | +0.90 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | -3.60 | -4.10 | +0.50 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | -5.10 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2024 | -6.80 | -8.10 | +1.30 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | -7.90 | -3.00 | -4.90 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -4.00 | -0.30 | -3.70 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | -0.80 | 0.30 | -1.10 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | -0.20 | -1.50 | +1.30 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | -1.70 | -1.20 | -0.50 |
| May 29, 2024 | -1.70 | 1.00 | -2.70 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | -3.60 | 1.20 | -4.80 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | -5.10 | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | -5.10 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2023 | -1.00 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2023 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | -2.70 | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2023 | -7.50 | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | -13.00 | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | -14.10 | — | — |
| May 29, 2023 | -11.00 | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | -10.10 | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2023 | -4.40 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | -1.80 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 1.20 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 3.80 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 5.20 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 8.80 | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 12.80 | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 14.70 | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 22.60 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 13.6 | 13.1 | -0.50 ↓ |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 19.1 | 18.5 | -0.60 ↓ |
| May 29, 2026 | 18.4 | 18.9 | +0.50 ↑ |
