Monthly trade report
Haiti imports: April 2026
In April 2026, Haiti imported 315,000 tonnes of goods, down 36.0% from March 2026 and down 4.7% from April 2025, according to Haiti import manifest data compiled by CargoFax.
- Import weight, April 2026
- 315,000 tonnes
- vs March 2026
- -36.0%
- vs April 2025
- -4.7%
Cement and rice retreated in April while fuel kept climbing
Bulk staples pulled back in April 2026. Portland cement (HS 2523) fell 68.0% from March to 54,559 tonnes and rice (HS 1006) fell 46.2% to 42,705 tonnes. Haiti's ocean imports totalled 314,788 tonnes, down 36.0% from March and a modest 4.7% below April 2025.
Refined fuels (HS 2710) were the exception. They rose 23.3% to 78,044 tonnes, the largest single product, and roughly doubled from April 2025 (up 100.5%). Cane sugar (HS 1701) recovered to 14,163 tonnes.
Fewer tonnes did not mean fewer shipments. The number of records rose 10.8% to 4,946, which suggests more, smaller consignments. Passenger cars and trucks each reached their highest monthly weight since January 2025, at 2,317 and 2,093 tonnes.
One less familiar port stood out. Saint-Louis-du-Sud, on the southern coast, received 10.3% of the month's weight, with 25,015 tonnes arriving from Asbas. Port-au-Prince still took 73.6%. Cargo from the U.S. Virgin Islands fell for a third month, to 34,828 tonnes.
The year is still running ahead of 2025. From January to April, imports reached 1.50 million tonnes, up 17.5% from the same period last year.
What the data shows: In April, cement and rice volumes fell, fuel rose and shipments became more numerous. The data does not show why, and the year-to-date total remains ahead of 2025.
Month at a glance
| Metric | April 2026 | March 2026 | Change | April 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (tonnes) | 314,788 | 491,666 | -36.0% | 330,230 | -4.7% |
| Records | 4,946 | 4,465 | +10.8% | 3,686 | +34.2% |
| Importers | 2,605 | 2,219 | +17.4% | 1,760 | +48.0% |
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 Feb – Apr '26 | 1,075,838 | 1,159,231 Nov '25 – Jan '26 | -7.2% | 934,398 | +15.1% |
| Quarter to date Apr '26 | 314,788 | 419,497 Jan '26 | -25.0% | 330,230 | -4.7% |
| Year to date Jan – Apr '26 | 1,495,334 | 1,272,714 Jan – Apr '25 | +17.5% | 1,272,714 | +17.5% |
What did Haiti import in April 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 84,734 | 26.9% | +21.0% | +102.2% |
| 25 | Salt, stone, and cement | 55,122 | 17.5% | -69.2% | -2.5% |
| 10 | Cereals | 42,705 | 13.6% | -67.6% | -29.3% |
| 99 | Special transactions and CargoFax codes | 20,767 | 6.6% | -25.4% | -71.9% |
| 17 | Sugars | 14,957 | 4.8% | +175.6% | -44.6% |
| 15 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | 14,069 | 4.5% | +304.3% | +85.9% |
| 02 | Meat | 11,267 | 3.6% | -0.9% | +103.4% |
| 69 | Ceramics | 9,601 | 3.1% | -2.3% | +32.6% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 8,573 | 2.7% | +44.0% | +127.0% |
| 19 | Cereal and bakery preparations | 6,341 | 2.0% | +3.0% | +21.0% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 78,044 | 24.8% | +23.3% | +100.5% |
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 54,559 | 17.3% | -68.0% | +4.9% |
| 1006 | Rice | 42,705 | 13.6% | -46.2% | -10.3% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 14,163 | 4.5% | +197.1% | -46.8% |
| 1511 | Palm oil and its fractions | 11,564 | 3.7% | +392.9% | +271.2% |
| 9992 | Mixed and assorted cargo | 10,906 | 3.5% | -33.2% | -57.7% |
| 0207 | Meat and edible offal of poultry | 9,455 | 3.0% | +2.0% | +108.0% |
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles | 9,218 | 2.9% | -2.9% | +30.9% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 6,280 | 2.0% | -6.7% | +111.2% |
| 9991 | Used goods and personal effects | 6,229 | 2.0% | +0.1% | -0.6% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest increase came from refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710): 14,700 tonnes more than in March 2026, up 23.3%.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 63,295 | 78,044 | +14,749 | +23.3% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 4,767 | 14,163 | +9,397 | +197.1% |
| 1511 | Palm oil and its fractions | 2,346 | 11,564 | +9,218 | +392.9% |
| 8711 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles | 1,312 | 3,035 | +1,723 | +131.4% |
| 1518 | Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their... | 381 | 1,842 | +1,462 | +384.2% |
Biggest decreases
Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523) fell by 116,000 tonnes from March 2026, more than any other product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 170,612 | 54,559 | -116,053 | -68.0% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 52,450 | 0 | -52,450 | -100.0% |
| 1006 | Rice | 79,351 | 42,705 | -36,646 | -46.2% |
| 2520 | Anhydrite | 7,502 | 78 | -7,425 | -99.0% |
| 9992 | Mixed and assorted cargo | 16,326 | 10,906 | -5,420 | -33.2% |
Where did Haiti's imports come from?
| Origin | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 89,662 | 28.5% | -37.0% | -13.1% |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | 34,828 | 11.1% | -15.2% | -3.5% |
| China | 26,775 | 8.5% | -4.0% | +62.1% |
| Turkey | 25,299 | 8.0% | -39.2% | +189.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 21,752 | 6.9% | -61.4% | +37.0% |
| Pakistan | 16,575 | 5.3% | -49.5% | -39.2% |
| Vietnam | 12,417 | 3.9% | -87.1% | +294.8% |
| Guatemala | 11,056 | 3.5% | +703.9% | +20.1% |
| Jamaica | 10,852 | 3.4% | >+999% | >+999% |
| Colombia | 10,739 | 3.4% | +35.5% | +84.8% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | 231,744 | 73.6% | -33.0% | +3.6% |
| Saint-Louis-du-Sud | 32,528 | 10.3% | +22.2% | +981.1% |
| Cap-Haïtien | 23,310 | 7.4% | -67.0% | -24.0% |
| Lafito | 17,289 | 5.5% | -58.7% | -45.9% |
| Miragoane | 8,304 | 2.6% | +57.8% | -79.2% |
What did Haiti import from the United States in April 2026?
In April 2026, goods shipped from the United States to Haiti weighed 89,700 tonnes, 28.5% of Haiti's import weight in CargoFax records. The United States was the largest origin by weight. Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27) made up 40.1% of the weight from the United States, followed by cereals (HS 10, 27.1%).
| HS chapter | Product | Weight (t) | Share of US-origin weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 35,993 | 40.1% |
| 10 | Cereals | 24,289 | 27.1% |
| 99 | Special transactions and CargoFax codes | 10,004 | 11.2% |
| 02 | Meat | 6,481 | 7.2% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 4,069 | 4.5% |
Gross weight from Haiti import manifests, by HS chapter.
Which shipping lines and carriers moved the most imports?
| # | Carrier | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRIVATE CARRIER - RVAM | 88,292 | 28.0% | +35.2% | +66.7% |
| 2 | NYK LINE | 31,352 | 10.0% | -68.5% | +15.0% |
| 3 | PRIVATE CARRIER - JHM | 25,015 | 7.9% | +25.0% | new |
| 4 | Carrier-importer (name shown in Atlas) | 24,365 | 7.7% | +31.4% | +173.7% |
| 5 | Carrier-importer (name shown in Atlas) | 23,300 | 7.4% | +33.1% | -5.7% |
| 6 | PRIVATE CARRIER - TSA | 15,735 | 5.0% | -78.1% | -34.7% |
| 7 | CMA/CGM | 14,807 | 4.7% | -28.2% | -42.1% |
| 8 | ACCORDIA SHIPPING | 13,613 | 4.3% | -8.0% | -71.2% |
| 9 | MAERSK LINE | 11,875 | 3.8% | -10.0% | +657.8% |
| 10 | PRIVATE CARRIER - QSA | 10,032 | 3.2% | -81.4% | -81.4% |
Carrier names appear on records covering >99% 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 Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Croix → Port-au-Prince | 34,828 | 11.1% | -15.2% | -3.5% |
| 2 | Houston → Port-au-Prince | 33,989 | 10.8% | -22.0% | +108.7% |
| 3 | Asbas → Saint-Louis-du-Sud | 25,015 | 7.9% | new | new |
| 4 | New Orleans → Port-au-Prince | 14,955 | 4.8% | -69.2% | -34.9% |
| 5 | Haiphong → Port-au-Prince | 12,262 | 3.9% | -87.1% | +337.9% |
| 6 | Haina → Lafito | 12,059 | 3.8% | -67.5% | +60.5% |
| 7 | Puerto Quetzal → Port-au-Prince | 10,752 | 3.4% | +840.6% | >+999% |
| 8 | Port Everglades → Cap-Haïtien | 10,179 | 3.2% | -23.1% | +3.9% |
| 9 | Kingston → Cap-Haïtien | 10,122 | 3.2% | new | new |
| 10 | Karachi → Port-au-Prince | 9,356 | 3.0% | new | -22.5% |
Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Feb 2026 to Apr 2026 compared with Feb 2025 to Apr 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... | 193,967 | 279,788 | +85,820 | +44.2% |
| Rice | 107,018 | 146,922 | +39,905 | +37.3% |
| Refined petroleum fuels | 164,594 | 191,805 | +27,212 | +16.5% |
| Palm oil and its fractions | 5,297 | 29,423 | +24,125 | +455.4% |
| Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles | 9,159 | 27,990 | +18,832 | +205.6% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unclassified general cargo | 100,835 | 10,576 | -90,259 | -89.5% |
| Mixed and assorted cargo | 53,413 | 46,101 | -7,312 | -13.7% |
| Cane or beet sugar | 43,668 | 37,366 | -6,302 | -14.4% |
| Soybean oil | 6,769 | 1,039 | -5,730 | -84.7% |
| Food preparations n.e.s. | 9,124 | 3,615 | -5,509 | -60.4% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4,359 | 109,530 | +105,171 | >+999% |
| Dominican Republic | 59,653 | 120,716 | +61,063 | +102.4% |
| Pakistan | 42,377 | 70,978 | +28,602 | +67.5% |
| China | 61,543 | 78,820 | +17,277 | +28.1% |
| India | 15,210 | 31,464 | +16,254 | +106.9% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 352,065 | 256,228 | -95,837 | -27.2% |
| Egypt | 42,440 | 4,567 | -37,873 | -89.2% |
| Curaçao | 16,413 | 12 | -16,401 | -99.92% |
| Panama | 15,525 | 4,095 | -11,430 | -73.6% |
| Honduras | 6,074 | 101 | -5,972 | -98.3% |
Top importers in April 2026
2,605 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 10 cereals | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 10 cereals | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement |
12-month trend
| Month | Weight (tonnes) | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 2026 | 314,788 | 4,946 |
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 1001 (wheat) fell to zero from 52,500 tonnes. This may reflect late records or a classification change.
- HS 1511 (palm oil and its fractions) went from 2,350 tonnes to 11,600 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 4407 (wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled,...) went from 661 tonnes to 2,040 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 1107 (whether or not roasted) went from 69.8 tonnes to 1,070 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 4412 (plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood) went from 1.90 tonnes to 924 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Special transactions and CargoFax codes (HS 99) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Milling products (HS 11) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Passenger cars (HS 8703) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Trucks and pickups (HS 8704) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
Haiti import facts, April 2026
- In April 2026, Haiti imported 315,000 tonnes of goods, down 36.0% from March 2026 and down 4.7% from April 2025.
- No product heading was larger than refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710), at 78,000 tonnes.
- The largest increase came from refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710): 14,700 tonnes more than in March 2026, up 23.3%.
- Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523) fell by 116,000 tonnes from March 2026, more than any other product.
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, April 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Haiti import in April 2026?
Haiti imported 315,000 tonnes in April 2026, down 36.0% from March 2026 and down 4.7% from April 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Haiti import?
In April 2026, Haiti's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, 78,000 tonnes), portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523, 54,600 tonnes), and rice (HS 1006, 42,700 tonnes). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 26.9% of the total.
Where does Haiti import from?
The top countries of lading for Haiti's imports in April 2026 were the United States (28.5%), Virgin Islands, U.S. (11.1%), and China (8.5%), by share of weight.
Are Haiti's imports going up or down?
Haiti's imports are rising. From February 2026 to April 2026, they totaled 1.08 million tonnes, up 15.1% from the same months last year. Year to date, Haiti's imports are up 17.5% from the same period of 2025.
What are Haiti's main ports of entry?
In April 2026, Haiti's main points of entry were Port-au-Prince with 73.6%, Saint-Louis-du-Sud with 10.3%, and Cap-Haïtien with 7.4% of imports.
Which shipping lines carry the most imports into Haiti?
By weight, the largest carriers of Haiti's imports in April 2026 were PRIVATE CARRIER - RVAM with 28.0%, NYK LINE with 10.0%, and PRIVATE CARRIER - JHM with 7.9%.
How many companies import into Haiti?
2,605 distinct importers appear in Haiti's customs records for April 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Haiti import and export data?
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