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 18, 2026 | 5.90 | 7.20 | -1.30 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 7.10 | 6.20 | +0.90 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 6.70 | 6.00 | +0.70 |
| May 14, 2026 | 4.20 | 2.90 | +1.30 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.30 | 2.00 | +0.30 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1.30 | 0.30 | +1.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | -0.10 | 0.50 | -0.60 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 0.10 | 0.40 | -0.30 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.60 | -0.30 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | -0.20 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | -0.20 | 0.20 | -0.40 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.10 | 1.00 | -0.90 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 0.90 | 2.40 | -1.50 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 2.00 | 1.60 | +0.40 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 1.90 | 2.80 | -0.90 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 2.20 | 2.10 | +0.10 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 1.30 | 1.00 | +0.30 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 0.80 | 0.10 | +0.70 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | -0.10 | 0.50 | -0.60 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 0.80 | 1.50 | -0.70 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.60 | 1.80 | -0.20 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1.60 | 1.00 | +0.60 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 1.10 | 1.50 | -0.40 |
| May 16, 2024 | 1.10 | 0.60 | +0.50 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 0.40 | 0.10 | +0.30 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | -0.80 | -0.20 | -0.60 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | -1.30 | -1.70 | +0.40 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | -1.60 | -1.00 | -0.60 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | -1.40 | -2.00 | +0.60 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | -2.00 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | -1.70 | -1.60 | -0.10 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | -3.00 | -4.00 | +1.00 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | -4.40 | -6.50 | +2.10 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | -6.10 | -3.60 | -2.50 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | -5.90 | -5.30 | -0.60 |
| May 12, 2023 | -4.80 | -2.50 | -2.30 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | -4.60 | -1.60 | -3.00 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | -1.10 | 0.20 | -1.30 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 0.80 | 1.80 | -1.00 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 3.50 | 2.10 | +1.40 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | 2.70 | 3.90 | -1.20 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 4.20 | 4.00 | +0.20 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 6.00 | 6.10 | -0.10 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 7.80 | 7.00 | +0.80 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 8.80 | 8.80 | 0.00 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 10.70 | 12.10 | -1.40 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 11.70 | 11.90 | -0.20 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.10 | 2.30 | +0.20 ↑ |
