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.

In 2023, imports of goods and services amounted to around 13.89 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. This is a decrease from 2022 when imports totaled 15.29 percent of GDP. Imports of goods and services have generally increased since 1990.

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.

Imports in the United States increased to 358.80 USD Billion in July from 338.80 USD Billion in June of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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.

Key information about United States Total Imports

• United States Total Imports recorded 327.1 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with a value of 290.9 USD bn in the previous month
• United States Total Imports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1989 to Jan 2025, with an average number of 148.6 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 327.1 USD bn in Jan 2025 and a record low of 37.5 USD bn in Jan 1989

• In the latest reports, United States Total Imports grew 26.1 % YoY in Jan 2025
• Total Exports dropped 7.9 % YoY, to 171.6 USD bn in Jan 2025
• United States Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 155.6 USD bn in Jan 2025

During the 19th century, the United States generally had a negative trade balance, importing more than it exported, particularly from the British Empire. This changed at the turn of the 20th century, and the U.S. consistently had a positive trade balance between 1896 and 1970. The greatest periods of fluctuation came during the world wars, as well as an observable decline following the Wall Street Crash of 1929.

While inflation rates increased the total value of imports and exports over time, the rate of growth did increase significantly from 1900 onwards. The early 20th century saw the U.S. move away from its traditional isolationist policies (apart from a brief period during the great Depression) and emerge as a global superpower. Following the Second World War, the U.S. used its economic power to maintain its influence across the globe, as it sought to suppress the expansion of communism.

The Census data API provides access to the most comprehensive set of data on current month and cumulative year-to-date imports using the Hi-Tech classification system. The Hi-Tech endpoint in the Census data API also provides value, shipping weight, and method of transportation totals at the district level for all U.S. trading partners. The Census data API will help users research new markets for their products, establish pricing structures for potential export markets, and conduct economic planning. If you have any questions regarding U.S. international trade data, please call us at 1(800)549-0595 option #4 or email us at eid.international.trade.data@census.gov.

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Total Imports for United States (M07028USM144NNBR) from Jul 1866 to Oct 1969 about imports and USA.

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

The Census data API provides access to the most comprehensive set of data on current month and cumulative year-to-date imports using the End-use classification system. The End-use endpoint in the Census data API also provides value, shipping weight, and method of transportation totals at the district level for all U.S. trading partners. The Census data API will help users research new markets for their products, establish pricing structures for potential export markets, and conduct economic planning. If you have any questions regarding U.S. international trade data, please call us at 1(800)549-0595 option #4 or email us at eid.international.trade.data@census.gov.

Key information about United States Imports: ICT Goods

• United States Imports: ICT Goods was reported at 437,923,541.500 USD th in Dec 2022
• This records an increase from the previous number of 410,623,941.600 USD th for Dec 2021
• US Imports: ICT Goods data is updated yearly, averaging 290,605,823.000 USD th from Dec 2000 to 2022, with 23 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 437,923,541.500 USD th in 2022 and a record low of 174,115,682.900 USD th in 2001
• US Imports: ICT Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.ICT: ICT Goods: Total: Import Value

The Census data API provides access to the most comprehensive set of data on current month and cumulative year-to-date imports using the Harmonized System (HS). The Census data API also provides quantity, value, shipping weight, and method of transportation totals at the district level for all U.S. trading partners. The Census data API will help users research new markets for their products, establish pricing structures for potential export markets, and conduct economic planning. If you have any questions regarding U.S. international trade data, please call us at 1(800)549-0595 option #4 or email us at eid.international.trade.data@census.gov.

United States Imports from China was US$462.62 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Shares of gross domestic product: Imports of goods and services (B021RE1A156NBEA) from 1929 to 2024 about Shares of GDP, imports, services, goods, GDP, and USA.

Key information about United States Total Imports from China

• United States Total Imports from China recorded 40.207 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with 36.954 USD bn in the previous month
• United States Total Imports from China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2009 to Jan 2025, with an averaged value of 37.817 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 57.013 USD bn in Mar 2022 and a record low of 23.379 USD bn in Jun 2009

The Census data API provides access to the most comprehensive set of data on current month and cumulative year-to-date imports by port and Harmonized System (HS) code. The Port HS endpoint in the Census data API also provides value, shipping weight, and method of transportation totals at the port level for all U.S. trading partners. The Census data API will help users research new markets for their products, establish pricing structures for potential export markets, and conduct economic planning. If you have any questions regarding U.S. international trade data, please call us at 1(800)549-0595 option #4 or email us at eid.international.trade.data@census.gov.

Graph and download economic data for International Trade: Imports: Value (Goods): Total for United States (XTIMVA01USQ188S) from Q1 1960 to Q3 2023 about imports, trade, goods, and USA.