The Import Price Index measures the monthly change in the prices of goods and services purchased from abroad by U.S. residents. This indicator is a primary source of 'imported inflation,' as higher costs for foreign goods can lead to higher prices for domestic consumers and businesses. It is sensitive to fluctuations in global commodity prices, particularly oil, and changes in the value of the U.S. dollar. Economists use this data to gauge the impact of international trade on domestic inflation levels.
The BLS collects price data for thousands of imported products each month. The index is weighted based on the value of imports in different categories and is adjusted to exclude duties and taxes.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | -0.40 | 0.10 | -0.50 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | -0.30 | -0.70 | +0.40 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.70 | 1.00 | +0.70 |
| May 14, 2026 | 2.00 | 1.00 | +1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 0.90 | 2.00 | -1.10 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1.30 | 0.50 | +0.80 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 0.40 | -0.10 | +0.50 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.30 | -0.10 | +0.40 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 0.10 | 0.30 | -0.20 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0.00 | -0.20 | +0.20 |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.10 | -0.40 | +0.50 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | -0.10 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 0.40 | -0.10 | +0.50 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.40 | -0.10 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 0.10 | -0.20 | +0.30 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 0.30 | -0.10 | +0.40 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | -0.40 | -0.40 | 0.00 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | -0.30 | -0.20 | -0.10 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 0.10 | -0.10 | +0.20 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | -0.40 | 0.10 | -0.50 |
| May 16, 2024 | 0.90 | 0.30 | +0.60 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 0.40 | 0.30 | +0.10 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 0.80 | -0.20 | +1.00 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | -0.40 | -0.80 | +0.40 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | -0.80 | -0.30 | -0.50 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 0.10 | 0.50 | -0.40 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 0.50 | 0.30 | +0.20 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | -0.20 | -0.10 | -0.10 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | -0.60 | -0.50 | -0.10 |
| May 12, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.30 | +0.10 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | -0.60 | -0.10 | -0.50 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | -0.10 | -0.20 | +0.10 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | -0.20 | -0.20 | 0.00 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 0.40 | -0.90 | +1.30 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | -0.60 | -0.50 | -0.10 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | -0.20 | -0.40 | +0.20 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | -1.20 | -1.10 | -0.10 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | -1.00 | -1.20 | +0.20 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | -1.40 | -1.00 | -0.40 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 0.20 | 0.70 | -0.50 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 0.60 | 1.10 | -0.50 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 2.60 | 2.30 | +0.30 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 1.40 | 1.50 | -0.10 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | 0.30 | -0.30 | -0.60 ↓ |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.90 | 1.70 | -0.20 ↓ |
| May 14, 2026 | 1.90 | 2 | +0.10 ↑ |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 0.80 | 0.90 | +0.10 ↑ |
