Monthly trade report
Haiti imports: September 2026
Haiti imported 313,000 tonnes of goods in September 2026, down 28.5% from August 2026 and up 7.6% from September 2025, according to Haiti import manifest data compiled by CargoFax.
- Import weight, September 2026
- 313,000 tonnes
- vs August 2026
- -28.5%
- vs September 2025
- +7.6%
Cement arrivals fell by two thirds while grain held up
Haiti's ocean imports weighed 313,357 tonnes in September 2026, down 28.5% from August and up 7.6% from September 2025. Most of the drop came from one product. Portland cement (HS 2523) fell from 150,548 tonnes in August to 51,915 tonnes, a decline of 65.5%. Rice (HS 1006) fell 46.5% to 21,768 tonnes, its lowest monthly level since January 2025, when this series begins.
Grain moved the other way. Wheat (HS 1001) rose 39.8% to 40,599 tonnes, and cane sugar (HS 1701) rose 46.8% to 17,699 tonnes. Refined fuels (HS 2710) remained the largest single product at 54,417 tonnes.
The monthly drop hides a firmer quarter. From July to September, imports reached 1.20 million tonnes, up 6.1% from the second quarter and 17.1% from the same quarter of 2025. Port-au-Prince received 71.2% of the month's weight.
What the data shows: September was lighter, with most of the drop in cement after a heavy August, while wheat and sugar rose. October's records will show whether August's cement volume was a one-off.
Month at a glance
| Metric | September 2026 | August 2026 | Change | September 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (tonnes) | 313,357 | 438,210 | -28.5% | 291,209 | +7.6% |
| Records | 4,378 | 5,470 | -20.0% | 3,173 | +38.0% |
| Importers | 1,947 | 2,693 | -27.7% | 1,171 | +66.3% |
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 Jul – Sep '26 | 1,204,685 | 1,135,261 Apr – Jun '26 | +6.1% | 1,029,108 | +17.1% |
| Quarter to date Jul – Sep '26 | 1,204,685 | 1,135,261 Apr – Jun '26 | +6.1% | 1,029,108 | +17.1% |
| Year to date Jan – Sep '26 | 3,520,491 | 3,201,442 Jan – Sep '25 | +10.0% | 3,201,442 | +10.0% |
What did Haiti import in September 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cereals | 62,612 | 20.0% | -10.2% | +63.2% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 59,321 | 18.9% | -14.3% | +82.6% |
| 25 | Salt, stone, and cement | 52,898 | 16.9% | -65.1% | -27.6% |
| 99 | Special transactions and CargoFax codes | 21,072 | 6.7% | -38.3% | -45.7% |
| 17 | Sugars | 18,186 | 5.8% | +43.9% | +11.3% |
| 19 | Cereal and bakery preparations | 9,967 | 3.2% | +79.7% | +43.0% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 9,604 | 3.1% | +4.7% | -22.7% |
| 02 | Meat | 8,406 | 2.7% | -23.6% | -36.2% |
| 15 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | 7,538 | 2.4% | -36.6% | -31.2% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 7,314 | 2.3% | -12.1% | +139.7% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 54,417 | 17.4% | -11.8% | +95.3% |
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 51,915 | 16.6% | -65.5% | -28.3% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 40,599 | 13.0% | +39.8% | new |
| 1006 | Rice | 21,768 | 6.9% | -46.5% | -43.3% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 17,699 | 5.6% | +46.8% | +11.0% |
| 9992 | Mixed and assorted cargo | 14,144 | 4.5% | +1.2% | -50.1% |
| 1901 | Malt extract | 8,849 | 2.8% | +91.3% | +39.2% |
| 0207 | Meat and edible offal of poultry | 7,095 | 2.3% | -12.5% | -38.3% |
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles | 6,019 | 1.9% | +158.2% | +212.0% |
| 7214 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 5,375 | 1.7% | -34.5% | -52.5% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Wheat (HS 1001) rose 11,600 tonnes from August 2026, the largest increase of any product, to 40,600 tonnes.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Wheat | 29,044 | 40,599 | +11,555 | +39.8% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 12,056 | 17,699 | +5,643 | +46.8% |
| 1901 | Malt extract | 4,627 | 8,849 | +4,222 | +91.3% |
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles | 2,331 | 6,019 | +3,687 | +158.2% |
| 1518 | Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their... | 215 | 2,464 | +2,250 | >+999% |
Biggest decreases
The largest decrease was in portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523), down 65.5% from August 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 150,548 | 51,915 | -98,633 | -65.5% |
| 1006 | Rice | 40,665 | 21,768 | -18,897 | -46.5% |
| 9990 | Unclassified general cargo | 12,241 | 1,606 | -10,634 | -86.9% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 61,710 | 54,417 | -7,293 | -11.8% |
| 1511 | Palm oil and its fractions | 11,432 | 4,139 | -7,292 | -63.8% |
Where did Haiti's imports come from?
| Origin | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 82,929 | 26.5% | -23.0% | +23.6% |
| Other or unspecified | 64,606 | 20.6% | +336.1% | new |
| China | 37,515 | 12.0% | +18.8% | +18.2% |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | 27,859 | 8.9% | +45.5% | +2.2% |
| Colombia | 11,644 | 3.7% | +264.1% | +66.2% |
| Egypt | 11,608 | 3.7% | -57.6% | >+999% |
| Dominican Republic | 10,877 | 3.5% | -56.0% | -44.9% |
| India | 9,348 | 3.0% | +34.2% | +50.6% |
| Guatemala | 9,089 | 2.9% | -17.7% | +247.5% |
| Peru | 7,789 | 2.5% | +123.3% | +5.9% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | 223,176 | 71.2% | +0.3% | +49.2% |
| Saint-Louis-du-Sud | 44,558 | 14.2% | +5.9% | +77.3% |
| Cap-Haïtien | 29,870 | 9.5% | -76.9% | -68.3% |
| Lafito | 9,964 | 3.2% | -71.5% | -53.9% |
| Miragoane | 2,877 | 0.9% | -24.4% | >+999% |
What did Haiti import from the United States in September 2026?
In September 2026, goods shipped from the United States to Haiti weighed 82,900 tonnes, 26.5% of Haiti's import weight in CargoFax records. The United States was the largest origin by weight. Cereals (HS 10) made up 72.5% of the weight from the United States, followed by special transactions and CargoFax codes (HS 99, 10.2%).
| HS chapter | Product | Weight (t) | Share of US-origin weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cereals | 60,140 | 72.5% |
| 99 | Special transactions and CargoFax codes | 8,422 | 10.2% |
| 02 | Meat | 5,454 | 6.6% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 2,995 | 3.6% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 901 | 1.1% |
Gross weight from Haiti import manifests, by HS chapter.
Which shipping lines and carriers moved the most imports?
| # | Carrier | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRIVATE CARRIER - RVAM | 54,496 | 17.4% | -37.0% | +34.3% |
| 2 | NYK LINE | 42,607 | 13.6% | -4.7% | +4.9% |
| 3 | PRIVATE CARRIER - JHM | 37,045 | 11.8% | +39.0% | new |
| 4 | Carrier-importer (name shown in Atlas) | 28,720 | 9.2% | +60.0% | +81.0% |
| 5 | CMA/CGM | 26,345 | 8.4% | +71.4% | +6.4% |
| 6 | Carrier-importer (name shown in Atlas) | 16,676 | 5.3% | -13.1% | +43.9% |
| 7 | PRIVATE CARRIER - QAM | 13,198 | 4.2% | new | new |
| 8 | PRIVATE CARRIER - MOS | 13,092 | 4.2% | -88.2% | -54.5% |
| 9 | ZIM LINES | 12,510 | 4.0% | +15.9% | +87.2% |
| 10 | MAERSK LINE | 11,937 | 3.8% | -33.5% | +19.1% |
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 Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port of South Louisiana → Port-au-Prince | 42,607 | 13.6% | new | new |
| 2 | Trist Istanbul → Saint-Louis-du-Sud | 31,353 | 10.0% | new | new |
| 3 | Saint Croix → Port-au-Prince | 27,859 | 8.9% | new | new |
| 4 | Uspas Port of Pasadena Texas → Port-au-Prince | 24,962 | 8.0% | new | new |
| 5 | Houston → Port-au-Prince | 19,371 | 6.2% | +387.5% | +364.7% |
| 6 | El Arish → Cap-Haïtien | 11,019 | 3.5% | new | new |
| 7 | Ningbo → Port-au-Prince | 8,543 | 2.7% | +18.4% | +47.3% |
| 8 | Cartagena → Saint-Louis-du-Sud | 7,513 | 2.4% | new | new |
| 9 | Qingdao → Port-au-Prince | 7,092 | 2.3% | +45.5% | +118.6% |
| 10 | Puerto Quetzal → Saint-Louis-du-Sud | 5,688 | 1.8% | new | new |
Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Jul 2026 to Sep 2026 compared with Jul 2025 to Sep 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined petroleum fuels | 157,138 | 216,829 | +59,691 | +38.0% |
| Wheat | 19,989 | 77,193 | +57,204 | +286.2% |
| Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 319,480 | 376,618 | +57,138 | +17.9% |
| Cane or beet sugar | 33,213 | 42,337 | +9,124 | +27.5% |
| Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles | 7,279 | 15,639 | +8,360 | +114.9% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 115,692 | 86,294 | -29,399 | -25.4% |
| Mixed and assorted cargo | 61,500 | 45,722 | -15,778 | -25.7% |
| Meat and edible offal of poultry | 32,478 | 23,647 | -8,831 | -27.2% |
| Food preparations n.e.s. | 9,147 | 4,247 | -4,900 | -53.6% |
| Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous... | 7,594 | 6,229 | -1,366 | -18.0% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,220 | 104,660 | +103,440 | >+999% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 570 | 53,242 | +52,672 | >+999% |
| United States | 253,635 | 276,546 | +22,910 | +9.0% |
| Colombia | 16,109 | 38,821 | +22,712 | +141.0% |
| Jamaica | 650 | 17,529 | +16,879 | >+999% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 109,847 | 61,589 | -48,259 | -43.9% |
| Egypt | 81,681 | 40,779 | -40,902 | -50.1% |
| Panama | 27,708 | 5,620 | -22,088 | -79.7% |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | 117,294 | 101,901 | -15,392 | -13.1% |
| Turkey | 168,968 | 156,209 | -12,758 | -7.6% |
Top importers in September 2026
1,947 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 10 cereals | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 10 cereals | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 10 cereals | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 25 salt, stone, and cement | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 17 sugars |
12-month trend
| Month | Weight (tonnes) | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 2026 | 467,590 | 5,116 |
| Jun 2026 | 352,883 | 4,692 |
| Jul 2026 | 453,118 | 5,203 |
| Aug 2026 | 438,210 | 5,470 |
| Sep 2026 | 313,357 | 4,378 |
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 1518 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their...) went from 215 tonnes to 2,460 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Cereal and bakery preparations (HS 19) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Electrical equipment (HS 85) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Soaps and detergents (HS 34) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Dairy, eggs, and honey (HS 04) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
Haiti import facts, September 2026
- Haiti imported 313,000 tonnes of goods in September 2026, down 28.5% from August 2026 and up 7.6% from September 2025.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) was the top product heading, at 54,400 tonnes.
- Wheat (HS 1001) rose 11,600 tonnes from August 2026, the largest increase of any product, to 40,600 tonnes.
- The largest decrease was in portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523), down 65.5% from August 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, September 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Haiti import in September 2026?
Haiti imported 313,000 tonnes in September 2026, down 28.5% from August 2026 and up 7.6% from September 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Haiti import?
In September 2026, Haiti's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, 54,400 tonnes), portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523, 51,900 tonnes), and wheat (HS 1001, 40,600 tonnes). The largest HS chapter was cereals, with 20.0% of the total.
Where does Haiti import from?
The top countries of lading for Haiti's imports in September 2026 were the United States (26.5%), China (12.0%), and Virgin Islands, U.S. (8.9%), by share of weight.
Are Haiti's imports going up or down?
Haiti's imports are rising. From July 2026 to September 2026, they totaled 1.20 million tonnes, up 17.1% from the same months last year. Year to date, Haiti's imports are up 10.0% from the same period of 2025.
What are Haiti's main ports of entry?
In September 2026, Haiti's main points of entry were Port-au-Prince with 71.2%, Saint-Louis-du-Sud with 14.2%, and Cap-Haïtien with 9.5% of imports.
Which shipping lines carry the most imports into Haiti?
By weight, the largest carriers of Haiti's imports in September 2026 were PRIVATE CARRIER - RVAM with 17.4%, NYK LINE with 13.6%, and PRIVATE CARRIER - JHM with 11.8%.
How many companies import into Haiti?
1,947 distinct importers appear in Haiti's customs records for September 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Haiti import and export data?
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