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.

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.

This graph shows the growth in the U.S. import volume of trade goods from all countries from 1987 to 2024. In 2024, U.S. imports from the rest of the world amounted to approximately 3.27 trillion U.S. dollars.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Further information about United States Total Imports

• 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

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.

This statistic shows the annual growth of import trade in goods from China to the United States between 2014 and 2024. In 2024, the U.S. imports of goods from China grew by approximately 1.3 percent compared to the previous year.

Key information about China Total Imports from USA

• China Total Imports from USA recorded 15.326 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 12.424 USD bn in the previous month
• China Total Imports from USA data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1981 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 2.573 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 18.671 USD bn in Jan 2022 and a record low of 139.302 USD mn in Jul 1983

CEIC extends history for monthly Total Imports from USA. General Administration of Customs provides Total Imports from USA, CIF, in USD. According to the Customs: 'Since 2020, the Customs will no longer release separate trade data for January and February.' Data in February are the cumulative figures of January and February. Total Imports from USA prior to January 1993 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

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 Trade of Goods and Services: % of Nominal GDP

• United States Total Trade of Goods & Services: % of Nominal GDP recorded 24.724 % in Dec 2024, compared with 25.445 % in the previous quarter.
• United States Total Trade of Goods & Services: % of Nominal GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1947 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 18.704 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 31.839 % in Sep 2008 and a record low of 7.613 % in Dec 1949.

CEIC calculates quarterly Total Trade of Goods and Services as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Total Trade of Goods and Services and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides Total Trade of Goods and Services in USD and Nominal GDP in USD.

Key information about Indonesia Total Imports from USA

• Indonesia Total Imports from USA recorded 939.097 USD mn in Dec 2024, compared with 978.325 USD mn in the previous month
• Indonesia Total Imports from USA data is updated monthly, available from Jul 1982 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 365.972 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.207 USD bn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 76.000 USD mn in Apr 1987

CEIC extends history for monthly Total Imports from USA. Statistics Indonesia provides Total Imports from USA, CIF, in USD. Total Imports from USA prior to January 2012 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

United States Imports: Customs: Mexico data was reported at 41.639 USD bn in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 41.679 USD bn for Jan 2025. United States Imports: Customs: Mexico data is updated monthly, averaging 13.419 USD bn from Jan 1985 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 482 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.492 USD bn in Oct 2024 and a record low of 1.156 USD bn in Jan 1987. United States Imports: Customs: Mexico data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.JA141: Imports: by Country: Census Basis. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

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.

Key information about Saudi Arabia Total Imports from USA

• Saudi Arabia Total Imports from USA recorded 1.915 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 2.065 USD bn in the previous month
• Saudi Arabia Total Imports from USA data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2005 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 1.372 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 2.729 USD bn in Aug 2019 and a record low of 616.268 USD mn in Feb 2005

CEIC converts monthly Total Imports from USA into USD. The General Authority for Statistics provides Total Imports from USA, CIF, in local currency. Saudi Central Bank average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

United States Imports: sa: Goods: Mexico data was reported at 130.685 USD bn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 131.459 USD bn for Sep 2024. United States Imports: sa: Goods: Mexico data is updated quarterly, averaging 67.995 USD bn from Mar 1999 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 104 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 131.459 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 25.495 USD bn in Mar 1999. United States Imports: sa: Goods: Mexico data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.JA142: Imports: by Country: BoP Basis.

United States Imports: sa: Services: Belgium data was reported at 1.689 USD bn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.717 USD bn for Sep 2024. United States Imports: sa: Services: Belgium data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.108 USD bn from Mar 1999 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 104 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.717 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 445.000 USD mn in Mar 2002. United States Imports: sa: Services: Belgium data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.JA142: Imports: by Country: BoP Basis.

The statistic shows the import value of cocoa and cocoa preparations of the United States in 2024, by country. In that year, the value of the U.S. import of cocoa and cocoa products from Canada amounted to some **** billion U.S. dollars.

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, goods, services, GDP, and USA.