In 2024, Mexico was the top trading partner of the United States based on import value. In that year, U.S. imports from Mexico totaled to 505.85 billion U.S. dollars. China and Canada rounded out the top three as these countries continue to enjoy a close trading relationship under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. Germany and Japan were also high on the list, both providing the U.S. with over 140 billion dollars worth of imports in 2024.

This page displays a table with United States Imports By Country,imports By Country in U.S. dollars, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

The United States' total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$3.36 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United States' main import partners were: Mexico, China and Canada. The top three import commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Electrical, electronic equipment and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Exports were valued at US$2.06 Trillion. In 2024, The United States had a trade deficit of US$1.29 Trillion.

In September 2024, the value of imports of services in the United States was around 67.29 billion U.S. dollars. The financial services imports were valued at 5.17 billion U.S. dollars in the same month. The United States exports far more financial services than it imports, with financial service exports valuing around 15.69 billion U.S. dollars in September 2024. The data are seasonally adjusted.

In 2024, the total value of U.S. trade goods amounted to approximately 5.4 trillion U.S. dollars. This shows the significance and scale of international trade for the economy of the United States. In 2024, the United States imported goods valuing around 3.3 trillion U.S. dollars from international trading partners, in comparison the value of goods exported from the United States to other countries amounted to around 2.1 trillion U.S. dollars.Import and export trade The import of trade goods relate to goods brought into the United States. This typically refers to goods grown, produced, or manufactured in other countries. Imports include goods of domestic origin which have been worked on abroad before reentering the United States. The export of trade goods refer to goods sold internationally which were grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States. It also includes commodities of foreign origin which have been changed in the United States from the form in which they were imported, or which have been enhanced in value or condition by further processing or manufacturing within the United States before again being sold internationally. Leading trade partners of the United States In 2023, Mexico was the largest source of goods imported into the United States, with goods valuing approximately 475.6 billion U.S. dollars. Mexico and Canada were the second and third largest exporters of goods to the United States, respectively. In 2023, Canada was the leading destination of goods exported from the United States, with U.S. trade goods worth over 350 billion U.S. dollars exported to Canada. Mexico and China also feature at the top of the list of importers of U.S. goods.

The average for 2023 based on 154 countries was 0.65 percent. The highest value was in the USA: 13.16 percent and the lowest value was in Burundi: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2022, about 17.2 percent of all services imported were travel services. This is a slight increase from 2021 due to the waning of COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions. The vast majority of U.S. service imports were categorized as other commercial services. Further information on U.S. imports can be found on our dedicated topic page here.

The United States' total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$2.06 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United States' main export partners were: Canada, Mexico and China. The top three export commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Imports were valued at US$3.36 Trillion. In 2024, The United States had a trade deficit of US$1.29 Trillion.

China's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$2.59 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China's main import partners were: South Korea, the United States and Japan. The top three import commodities were: Electrical, electronic equipment; Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products and Ores slag and ash. Total Exports were valued at US$3.58 Trillion. In 2024, China had a trade surplus of US$991.41 Billion.

The timeline shows the total value of international U.S. imports of goods and services from 2000 to 2024. In 2024, the total value of international U.S. imports of goods and services amounted to 4.11 trillion U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Advance U.S. International Trade in Goods: Imports: Capital Goods (AITGICS) from Aug 2025 to Aug 2025 about capital, trade, imports, goods, and USA.

Subscribers can find out export and import data of 23 countries by HS code or product’s name. This demo is helpful for market analysis.

The statistic shows a ranking of the top 20 import countries worldwide in 2024. In 2024, the U.S. was the leading import country in the world with an import value of about **** trillion U.S. dollars. Import and export worldwide Import and export are generally important pillars of a country’s economy. The trade balance of a country shows the relationship between the values of a country’s imports and exports. If the balance is positive, i.e. if the value of exports is higher than that of imports, it is called a trade surplus. If it is negative and import values exceed export values, it represents a trade deficit. Worldwide trade is regulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO). It provides a framework for trade agreements and helps in resolving disputes. Since its foundation in 1995, more than 150 countries have become members of the WTO and obligated themselves to follow its regulations. The worldwide export volume in trade since 1950 has tripled, and a similar development can be observed in the worldwide import trade volume since 1950. Europe is leading the ranking regarding the value of worldwide export volume of trade by region, but the value of goods exported by Asia is almost up to par. Both continents are also the top destination regions of inter-regional trade worldwide. The United States, China, and Germany are the leading import countries worldwide, and also the leading export countries worldwide, albeit in a different order. The top traded goods and commodities are oil and fuel, electronic equipment, and machinery. The volume of commodities traded worldwide has increased dramatically over the past few years.

Graph and download economic data for U.S. Imports of Services: Telecommunications, Computer, and Information Services (ITMTCIM133S) from Jan 1999 to Jul 2025 about telecom, computers, information, imports, services, and USA.

Subscribers can find out export and import data of 23 countries by HS code or product’s name. This demo is helpful for market analysis.

Graph and download economic data for Goods, Value of Imports for United States (VALIMPUSM052N) from Jan 2006 to Mar 2025 about imports, goods, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Imports of Goods and Services: Balance of Payments Basis (BOPTIMP) from Jan 1992 to Jul 2025 about BOP, imports, goods, services, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Shares of gross domestic product: Imports of goods (A255RE1A156NBEA) from 1929 to 2024 about Shares of GDP, imports, goods, GDP, and USA.

The majority of apparel and accessories imported to the United States in 2024 came from China. Approximately 18 billion U.S. dollars' worth of apparel items and accessories were imported to the U.S. in 2024. Vietnam and Bangladesh were other key imports partners of the United States.

Graph and download economic data for Real imports of goods (A255RX1Q020SBEA) from Q1 1970 to Q2 2025 about imports, goods, real, GDP, and USA.