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 3, 2026 | — | 30.00 | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 32.90 | 33.00 | -0.10 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 33.00 | 37.00 | -4.00 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 35.30 | 35.30 | 0.00 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 35.30 | 28.80 | +6.50 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 28.10 | 28.10 | 0.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 28.10 | 30.50 | -2.40 |
| May 22, 2026 | 33.90 | 33.91 | -0.01 |
| May 4, 2026 | 33.91 | 29.50 | +4.41 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 33.10 | 33.20 | -0.10 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 21.00 | 30.30 | -9.30 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 30.30 | 28.50 | +1.80 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 28.70 | 28.70 | 0.00 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 28.70 | 29.80 | -1.10 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 35.70 | 35.80 | -0.10 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 35.80 | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 30.50 | 30.50 | 0.00 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 30.50 | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2025 | 31.50 | 31.40 | +0.10 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 31.40 | 30.80 | +0.60 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 29.50 | 29.50 | 0.00 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 29.50 | 26.50 | +3.00 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 25.90 | 25.96 | -0.06 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 25.96 | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 31.40 | 31.40 | 0.00 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 31.40 | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 28.70 | 28.70 | 0.00 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 28.70 | 22.80 | +5.90 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 31.46 | 31.30 | +0.16 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 31.30 | 33.00 | -1.70 |
| May 29, 2025 | 32.89 | 32.96 | -0.07 |
| May 2, 2025 | 32.96 | 30.20 | +2.76 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 30.61 | 30.70 | -0.09 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 30.70 | 29.10 | +1.60 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 28.53 | 28.90 | -0.37 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 28.90 | 28.80 | +0.10 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 28.70 | 28.80 | -0.10 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 28.80 | 33.70 | -4.90 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 32.22 | 32.29 | -0.07 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 32.29 | 28.80 | +3.49 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 29.75 | 29.65 | +0.10 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 29.65 | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 29.41 | 29.40 | +0.01 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 29.36 | 29.80 | -0.44 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 27.12 | 27.10 | +0.02 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 27.10 | 28.00 | -0.90 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 27.04 | 26.90 | +0.14 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 26.90 | 28.50 | -1.60 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 29.80 | 29.70 | +0.10 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 29.70 | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 24.92 | 24.80 | +0.12 |
