Monthly trade report
Haiti imports: March 2026
Haiti imported 492,000 tonnes of goods in March 2026, up 82.5% from February 2026 and up 68.1% from March 2025, according to Haiti import manifest data compiled by CargoFax.
- Import weight, March 2026
- 492,000 tonnes
- vs February 2026
- +82.5%
- vs March 2025
- +68.1%
Haiti's first quarter closed 25.3% above 2025 after a heavy March
Haiti's ocean imports reached 1.18 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, 25.3% more than in the same quarter of 2025 and 2.2% more than the fourth quarter. March did most of the lifting. The month brought 491,666 tonnes, up 82.5% from a light February and 68.1% from March 2025.
Cereals (HS chapter 10) reached 131,801 tonnes, their highest monthly level since January 2025. Within that, rice (HS 1006) came to 79,351 tonnes and wheat (HS 1001) to 52,450 tonnes, both the highest since January 2025. Portland cement (HS 2523) returned as the largest product at 170,612 tonnes, also its highest level since January 2025, and refined fuels (HS 2710) rose 25.4% to 63,295 tonnes.
Sugar went the opposite way. Cane sugar (HS 1701) fell 74.1% to 4,767 tonnes, its lowest level since January 2025.
The route map tells part of the story. Cargo laded in Vietnam reached 95,898 tonnes, the highest since January 2025, and the Haiphong to Port-au-Prince lane carried 95,082 tonnes, 19.3% of the month. The Dominican Republic rose for a third month in a row, to 56,378 tonnes.
What the data shows: March reversed February's dip, with cement, rice and wheat at their highest since January 2025. The data does not show why these bulk arrivals clustered in March, and April will show whether the level holds.
Month at a glance
| Metric | March 2026 | February 2026 | Change | March 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (tonnes) | 491,666 | 269,383 | +82.5% | 292,515 | +68.1% |
| Records | 4,465 | 3,187 | +40.1% | 2,517 | +77.4% |
| Importers | 2,219 | 1,362 | +62.9% | 1,005 | +120.8% |
How does the month compare with the last three months, the quarter, and the year?
| Period | Total | Prior period | vs prior period | Same period last year | vs same period last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 3 months Jan – Mar '26 | 1,180,546 | 1,154,987 Oct – Dec '25 | +2.2% | 942,485 | +25.3% |
| Quarter to date Jan – Mar '26 | 1,180,546 | 1,154,987 Oct – Dec '25 | +2.2% | 942,485 | +25.3% |
| Year to date Jan – Mar '26 | 1,180,546 | 942,485 Jan – Mar '25 | +25.3% | 942,485 | +25.3% |
What did Haiti import in March 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Salt, stone, and cement | 179,012 | 36.4% | +225.2% | +92.2% |
| 10 | Cereals | 131,801 | 26.8% | +430.0% | +109.5% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 70,026 | 14.2% | +23.0% | +60.0% |
| 99 | Special transactions and CargoFax codes | 27,849 | 5.7% | +7.5% | +6.6% |
| 02 | Meat | 11,368 | 2.3% | +16.7% | +96.9% |
| 69 | Ceramics | 9,825 | 2.0% | +4.2% | +753.6% |
| 19 | Cereal and bakery preparations | 6,157 | 1.3% | +5.1% | -9.7% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 5,954 | 1.2% | +37.9% | +128.9% |
| 17 | Sugars | 5,428 | 1.1% | -71.9% | -44.0% |
| 15 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | 3,480 | 0.7% | -79.5% | +25.2% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 170,612 | 34.7% | +212.4% | +83.7% |
| 1006 | Rice | 79,351 | 16.1% | +219.1% | +140.9% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 63,295 | 12.9% | +25.4% | +54.5% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 52,450 | 10.7% | new | +74.9% |
| 9992 | Mixed and assorted cargo | 16,326 | 3.3% | -13.5% | -0.7% |
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles | 9,493 | 1.9% | +2.3% | +892.6% |
| 0207 | Meat and edible offal of poultry | 9,272 | 1.9% | +13.0% | +92.5% |
| 2520 | Anhydrite | 7,502 | 1.5% | >+999% | >+999% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 6,731 | 1.4% | +4.1% | +141.4% |
| 9991 | Used goods and personal effects | 6,224 | 1.3% | +43.2% | -0.5% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) rose 12,800 tonnes from February 2026, the largest increase of any product, to 63,300 tonnes.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 54,616 | 170,612 | +115,996 | +212.4% |
| 1006 | Rice | 24,867 | 79,351 | +54,484 | +219.1% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 0 | 52,450 | +52,450 | new |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 50,467 | 63,295 | +12,829 | +25.4% |
| 2520 | Anhydrite | 104 | 7,502 | +7,399 | >+999% |
Biggest decreases
The largest decrease was in cane or beet sugar (HS 1701), down 74.1% from February 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 18,436 | 4,767 | -13,669 | -74.1% |
| 1511 | Palm oil and its fractions | 15,513 | 2,346 | -13,167 | -84.9% |
| 9992 | Mixed and assorted cargo | 18,869 | 16,326 | -2,543 | -13.5% |
| 4407 | Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled,... | 2,316 | 661 | -1,655 | -71.5% |
| 6309 | Worn clothing and used textiles | 2,770 | 2,110 | -660 | -23.8% |
Where did Haiti's imports come from?
| Origin | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 142,215 | 28.9% | +484.0% | +99.6% |
| Vietnam | 95,898 | 19.5% | >+999% | >+999% |
| Dominican Republic | 56,378 | 11.5% | +32.4% | +113.2% |
| Turkey | 41,601 | 8.5% | +98.3% | -35.7% |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | 41,093 | 8.4% | -13.6% | +25.7% |
| Pakistan | 32,796 | 6.7% | +51.8% | +116.7% |
| China | 27,897 | 5.7% | +15.5% | -0.4% |
| India | 13,558 | 2.8% | +32.0% | +160.6% |
| Colombia | 7,928 | 1.6% | -0.6% | +236.6% |
| Peru | 5,430 | 1.1% | -26.3% | +14.2% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | 345,714 | 70.3% | +103.8% | +65.6% |
| Cap-Haïtien | 70,681 | 14.4% | +49.3% | +60.6% |
| Lafito | 41,832 | 8.5% | +13.4% | +36.8% |
| Saint-Louis-du-Sud | 26,619 | 5.4% | +94.3% | +253.9% |
| Miragoane | 5,263 | 1.1% | +184.8% | +487.8% |
What did Haiti import from the United States in March 2026?
In March 2026, goods shipped from the United States to Haiti weighed 142,000 tonnes, 28.9% of Haiti's import weight in CargoFax records. The United States was the largest origin by weight. Cereals (HS 10) made up 62.2% of the weight from the United States, followed by mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, 17.8%).
| HS chapter | Product | Weight (t) | Share of US-origin weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cereals | 88,401 | 62.2% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 25,269 | 17.8% |
| 99 | Special transactions and CargoFax codes | 12,807 | 9.0% |
| 02 | Meat | 7,522 | 5.3% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 3,570 | 2.5% |
Gross weight from Haiti import manifests, by HS chapter.
Which shipping lines and carriers moved the most imports?
| # | Carrier | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYK LINE | 99,542 | 20.2% | >+999% | +15.1% |
| 2 | PRIVATE CARRIER - TSA | 71,893 | 14.6% | +136.4% | +82.5% |
| 3 | PRIVATE CARRIER - RVAM | 65,316 | 13.3% | -1.9% | +57.6% |
| 4 | PRIVATE CARRIER - QSA | 53,970 | 11.0% | new | new |
| 5 | PRIVATE CARRIER - MOS | 25,825 | 5.3% | -5.2% | -5.5% |
| 6 | PRIVATE CARRIER - TST | 20,776 | 4.2% | >+999% | +949.5% |
| 7 | CMA/CGM | 20,609 | 4.2% | -17.1% | +66.5% |
| 8 | PRIVATE CARRIER - JHM | 20,013 | 4.1% | +522.9% | new |
| 9 | Carrier-importer (name shown in Atlas) | 18,542 | 3.8% | +27.6% | -5.1% |
| 10 | Carrier-importer (name shown in Atlas) | 17,508 | 3.6% | -9.9% | +24.4% |
Carrier names appear on records covering 100.0% of the month's total. Names are shown as recorded and may include local agents of the carrier.
Which import routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haiphong → Port-au-Prince | 95,082 | 19.3% | >+999% | >+999% |
| 2 | New Orleans → Port-au-Prince | 48,478 | 9.9% | new | +5.9% |
| 3 | Houston → Port-au-Prince | 43,574 | 8.9% | >+999% | >+999% |
| 4 | St Croix → Port-au-Prince | 41,093 | 8.4% | -13.6% | +25.7% |
| 5 | Haina → Lafito | 37,058 | 7.5% | +35.4% | +64.6% |
| 6 | Qasim → Port-au-Prince | 32,525 | 6.6% | +74.8% | +114.9% |
| 7 | Istanbul → Saint-Louis-du-Sud | 20,013 | 4.1% | new | new |
| 8 | Iskenderun → Cap-Haïtien | 19,022 | 3.9% | -5.2% | -30.4% |
| 9 | New Orleans → Cap-Haïtien | 13,752 | 2.8% | new | new |
| 10 | Port Everglades → Cap-Haïtien | 13,245 | 2.7% | +138.7% | +255.1% |
Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Jan 2026 to Mar 2026 compared with Jan 2025 to Mar 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 173,786 | 303,768 | +129,982 | +74.8% |
| Rice | 101,967 | 154,417 | +52,450 | +51.4% |
| Refined petroleum fuels | 162,709 | 202,974 | +40,265 | +24.7% |
| Wheat | 49,387 | 79,703 | +30,316 | +61.4% |
| Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles | 6,201 | 28,841 | +22,640 | +365.1% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unclassified general cargo | 112,568 | 15,382 | -97,186 | -86.3% |
| Food preparations n.e.s. | 11,289 | 3,934 | -7,355 | -65.2% |
| Ethyl alcohol, undenatured | 6,650 | 5,311 | -1,339 | -20.1% |
| Used goods and personal effects | 19,455 | 18,719 | -736 | -3.8% |
| Palm oil and its fractions | 23,236 | 22,815 | -421 | -1.8% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,645 | 99,871 | +98,226 | >+999% |
| Dominican Republic | 55,145 | 115,863 | +60,719 | +110.1% |
| Egypt | 1,509 | 41,799 | +40,290 | >+999% |
| Pakistan | 26,217 | 61,083 | +34,866 | +133.0% |
| China | 72,634 | 95,799 | +23,165 | +31.9% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 361,121 | 288,300 | -72,821 | -20.2% |
| Brazil | 36,350 | 21,689 | -14,660 | -40.3% |
| Panama | 12,368 | 5,633 | -6,736 | -54.5% |
| Malaysia | 10,719 | 7,335 | -3,385 | -31.6% |
| Curaçao | 7,841 | 6,277 | -1,563 | -19.9% |
Top importers in March 2026
2,219 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 10 cereals | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 10 cereals | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils |
12-month trend
| Month | Weight (tonnes) | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 330,230 | 3,686 |
| May 2025 | 551,877 | 2,835 |
| Jun 2025 | 347,742 | 3,505 |
| Jul 2025 | 363,047 | 3,660 |
| Aug 2025 | 374,852 | 5,229 |
| Sep 2025 | 291,209 | 3,173 |
| Oct 2025 | 415,252 | 3,571 |
| Nov 2025 | 342,568 | 4,171 |
| Dec 2025 | 397,166 | 4,353 |
| Jan 2026 | 419,497 | 4,794 |
| Feb 2026 | 269,383 | 3,187 |
| Mar 2026 | 491,666 | 4,465 |
What looks unusual this month?
These changes may reflect a few large shipments, late records, or a classification change rather than a trend. Check them in the records before quoting them.
- HS 2523 (portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag...) went from 54,600 tonnes to 171,000 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 1006 (rice) went from 24,900 tonnes to 79,400 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2520 (anhydrite) went from 104 tonnes to 7,500 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2833 (alums) went from 131 tonnes to 2,090 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Salt, stone, and cement (HS 25) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Cereals (HS 10) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Sugars (HS 17) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Inorganic chemicals (HS 28) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
Haiti import facts, March 2026
- Haiti imported 492,000 tonnes of goods in March 2026, up 82.5% from February 2026 and up 68.1% from March 2025.
- Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523) was the top product heading, at 171,000 tonnes.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) rose 12,800 tonnes from February 2026, the largest increase of any product, to 63,300 tonnes.
- The largest decrease was in cane or beet sugar (HS 1701), down 74.1% from February 2026.
Methodology
Haiti import manifests (ocean bills of lading) via CargoFax. Haiti records are bills of lading with the vessel, containers, ports, and gross weight of each shipment; this report measures weight in tonnes and the number of records. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Records are customs line items; importers are distinct importers with a record in the month. The latest month may be revised as late records arrive. The period table leaves out a comparison that reaches before January 2025, when the series starts, or that includes a month not used as a base. Year to date is compared with the same months a year earlier. Records are ocean bills of lading for goods arriving in Haiti; one record is one shipment. Countries are where the goods were loaded (country of lading), not necessarily where they were made. Codes 9990 to 9994 are CargoFax categories for cargo that fits no HS heading: unclassified cargo, used goods and personal effects, mixed cargo, donations and relief goods, and hazardous goods. Air and land imports are not covered. Carriers and routes are as recorded on the bills of lading.
FAQ
Haiti trade, March 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Haiti import in March 2026?
Haiti imported 492,000 tonnes in March 2026, up 82.5% from February 2026 and up 68.1% from March 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Haiti import?
In March 2026, Haiti's largest imports were portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523, 171,000 tonnes), rice (HS 1006, 79,400 tonnes), and refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, 63,300 tonnes). The largest HS chapter was salt, stone, and cement, with 36.4% of the total.
Where does Haiti import from?
The top countries of lading for Haiti's imports in March 2026 were the United States (28.9%), Vietnam (19.5%), and the Dominican Republic (11.5%), by share of weight.
Are Haiti's imports going up or down?
Haiti's imports are rising. From January 2026 to March 2026, they totaled 1.18 million tonnes, up 25.3% from the same months last year. Year to date, Haiti's imports are up 25.3% from the same period of 2025.
What are Haiti's main ports of entry?
In March 2026, Haiti's main points of entry were Port-au-Prince with 70.3%, Cap-Haïtien with 14.4%, and Lafito with 8.5% of imports.
Which shipping lines carry the most imports into Haiti?
By weight, the largest carriers of Haiti's imports in March 2026 were NYK LINE with 20.2%, PRIVATE CARRIER - TSA with 14.6%, and PRIVATE CARRIER - RVAM with 13.3%.
How many companies import into Haiti?
2,219 distinct importers appear in Haiti's customs records for March 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Haiti import and export data?
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