United States Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
United States's imports was $4.57T in 2025, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
United States's imports stood at $4.57T in 2025, a rise of +$432.9B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $4.57T by 2025. United States ranked 1st globally.
U.S. imports have expanded dramatically over the 56‑year span from 54,510,000,000.00 in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 4,568,969,600,000.00 in 2025, securing the nation the top global rank for this indicator. The magnitude of growth reflects both the broadening of consumer demand and the deepening integration of American supply chains into worldwide markets, outpacing the next‑closest importer, China, whose 2025 total stood at 3,531,166,175,189.20. Compared with other advanced economies, the United States also exceeds Germany’s 1,963,194,984,646.40 and the United Kingdom’s 1,320,885,442,432.50, underscoring its pivotal role as a destination for foreign goods. While the upward trajectory has been sustained by persistent trade liberalisation and robust domestic consumption, future shifts in protectionist policies, currency valuations, or supply‑chain re‑localisation could moderate the pace of import growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $5.18T | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $4.88T | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $4.57T | - | - |
| 2025 | $4.57T | +$432.9B | #1 |
| 2024 | $4.14T | +$269.3B | #151 |
| 2023 | $3.87T | −$115.4B | #172 |
| 2022 | $3.98T | +$560.8B | #178 |
| 2021 | $3.42T | +$602.5B | #180 |
| 2020 | $2.82T | −$294.5B | #182 |
| 2019 | $3.11T | −$8.7B | #183 |
| 2018 | $3.12T | +$210.7B | #182 |
| 2017 | $2.91T | +$191.1B | #183 |
| 2016 | $2.72T | −$51.3B | #186 |
| 2015 | $2.77T | −$105.0B | #186 |
| 2014 | $2.88T | +$116.6B | #187 |
| 2013 | $2.76T | −$13.4B | #184 |
| 2012 | $2.77T | +$75.3B | #185 |
| 2011 | $2.70T | +$322.7B | #185 |
Analysis
United States's imports was $4.57T in 2025, a rise of +$432.9B from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $4.57T by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's imports was $4.57T in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from the previous year.
United States's imports peaked at $4.57T in 2025.
The lowest imports in United States was $54.5B in 1970.
United States ranks 1st globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's imports is projected to reach $4.57T by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
United States's imports was approximately 4.57 trillion ($4.57T) in 2025.
The imports of United States in 2025 was $4.57T. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_imports,
title = {United States Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}