Monthly trade report
United States trade: February 2026
Imports into the United States totaled US$254 billion in February 2026, down 2.7% from January 2026 and down 11.9% from February 2025, according to US Census Bureau data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, February 2026
- US$254 billion
- Exports, February 2026
- US$195 billion
- Trade balance, February 2026
- -US$58.4 billion
Gold exports reach US$17.9 billion as the US trade gap narrows
Gold led US exports in February 2026. Shipments of HS 7108 rose 75.4% from January to US$17.9 billion, their highest monthly value since January 2024, and precious stones and metals (HS 71) became the largest export chapter at 15.1% of the total. Total exports reached US$195 billion, up 4.7% on the month and 16.7% on February 2025, according to US Census Bureau data. Exports to Switzerland rose 86.5% to US$10.7 billion, and the JFK International Airport route to Switzerland alone carried US$9.60 billion. Air freight took 41.5% of export value.
Imports edged down 2.7% to US$254 billion, 11.9% below a year earlier. Computers (HS 8471) stayed the top product at US$28.2 billion, their highest since January 2024, while phones and network equipment (HS 8517) fell 20.3%. Imports from Mexico rose 4.2% to US$44.3 billion; China fell 10.0% to US$19.0 billion. Seaborne imports declined 11.5%.
For January and February combined, imports were 15.1% below the same months of 2025 and exports were 14.8% above. The monthly deficit came to about US$58.4 billion.
What the data shows: Two months into 2026, the US is importing less and exporting more than a year ago, with precious metals moving by air accounting for a large part of the export gain. Gold flows can reverse quickly, so the export level may not hold.
Month at a glance
| Metric | February 2026 | January 2026 | Change | February 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, customs value) | 253,555,338,428 | 260,537,130,320 | -2.7% | 287,814,545,079 | -11.9% |
| Export value (US$, f.a.s.) | 195,137,551,228 | 186,386,441,751 | +4.7% | 167,208,185,789 | +16.7% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -58,417,787,200 | -74,150,688,569 | -120,606,359,290 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports Last 3 months Dec '25 – Feb '26 | 796,063,239,137 | 812,831,417,559 Sep – Nov '25 | -2.1% | 890,606,947,439 | -10.6% |
| Imports Quarter to date Jan – Feb '26 | 514,092,468,748 | 536,024,021,097 Oct – Nov '25 | -4.1% | 605,818,387,813 | -15.1% |
| Imports Year to date Jan – Feb '26 | 514,092,468,748 | 605,818,387,813 Jan – Feb '25 | -15.1% | 605,818,387,813 | -15.1% |
| Exports Last 3 months Dec '25 – Feb '26 | 559,738,700,257 | 569,235,831,639 Sep – Nov '25 | -1.7% | 496,769,209,238 | +12.7% |
| Exports Quarter to date Jan – Feb '26 | 381,523,992,979 | 384,051,088,141 Oct – Nov '25 | -0.7% | 332,210,301,405 | +14.8% |
| Exports Year to date Jan – Feb '26 | 381,523,992,979 | 332,210,301,405 Jan – Feb '25 | +14.8% | 332,210,301,405 | +14.8% |
Imports: What did the United States import in February 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 59,962,438,247 | 23.6% | -2.2% | +37.1% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 39,378,383,448 | 15.5% | -8.8% | +6.1% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 22,690,820,106 | 8.9% | +2.7% | -16.7% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 16,133,749,410 | 6.4% | -3.9% | -6.3% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 11,430,169,559 | 4.5% | +1.3% | -38.1% |
| 98 | Special classification provisions | 9,737,314,291 | 3.8% | -5.9% | +16.4% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 9,376,780,182 | 3.7% | +4.9% | -6.3% |
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 5,683,673,088 | 2.2% | +1.4% | -82.2% |
| 39 | Plastics | 5,010,297,691 | 2.0% | -7.1% | -12.3% |
| 94 | Furniture and lighting | 4,379,629,788 | 1.7% | -6.2% | -18.7% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8471 | Computers | 28,169,654,686 | 11.1% | +2.5% | +129.1% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 11,512,914,832 | 4.5% | -2.8% | -23.7% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 11,192,920,566 | 4.4% | -20.3% | +10.2% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 10,190,194,436 | 4.0% | -3.7% | -11.4% |
| 8473 | Computer and office machine parts | 9,041,144,904 | 3.6% | -1.1% | +58.6% |
| 9801 | Special national tariff items | 8,276,795,315 | 3.3% | -7.1% | +7.7% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 6,310,588,691 | 2.5% | +3.1% | -4.6% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 5,562,107,237 | 2.2% | +4.7% | -43.0% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 5,404,623,239 | 2.1% | +0.7% | -32.9% |
| 8542 | Integrated circuits (chips) | 4,086,600,171 | 1.6% | +0.7% | +41.9% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... (HS 8802) added US$857 million compared with January 2026, more than any other product heading.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 801,899,028 | 1,658,816,236 | +856,917,208 | +106.9% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 2,388,111,615 | 3,102,012,941 | +713,901,326 | +29.9% |
| 8471 | Computers | 27,488,062,732 | 28,169,654,686 | +681,591,954 | +2.5% |
| 8523 | Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices,... | 2,626,750,325 | 3,041,636,259 | +414,885,934 | +15.8% |
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 3,007,655,155 | 3,299,108,776 | +291,453,621 | +9.7% |
Biggest decreases
Phones and network equipment (HS 8517) had the largest decline, US$2.85 billion less than in January 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 14,044,545,657 | 11,192,920,566 | -2,851,625,091 | -20.3% |
| 9801 | Special national tariff items | 8,904,729,078 | 8,276,795,315 | -627,933,763 | -7.1% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 10,580,065,347 | 10,190,194,436 | -389,870,911 | -3.7% |
| 8504 | Electric transformers, static converters (e.g.... | 2,731,004,297 | 2,372,094,960 | -358,909,337 | -13.1% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 2,285,461,535 | 1,926,730,167 | -358,731,368 | -15.7% |
Where did the United States' imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 44,310,729,841 | 17.5% | +4.2% | +6.6% |
| Canada | 29,172,287,264 | 11.5% | +3.0% | -16.1% |
| Taiwan | 21,120,664,456 | 8.3% | -2.6% | +99.7% |
| China | 18,955,647,956 | 7.5% | -10.0% | -40.1% |
| Vietnam | 15,732,307,463 | 6.2% | -19.7% | +32.0% |
| South Korea | 11,412,101,458 | 4.5% | -2.0% | +26.4% |
| Japan | 10,465,859,714 | 4.1% | -5.2% | -6.0% |
| Germany | 9,557,673,338 | 3.8% | -8.6% | -24.5% |
| Thailand | 9,041,262,440 | 3.6% | -3.0% | +89.0% |
| India | 6,778,711,570 | 2.7% | -13.8% | -18.9% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 20,493,550,404 | 8.1% | -0.9% | -23.7% |
| Laredo, TX | 19,756,023,046 | 7.8% | +8.8% | +14.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 18,044,874,429 | 7.1% | -9.6% | -19.1% |
| Newark, NJ | 13,731,492,272 | 5.4% | -13.8% | -15.9% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | 10,880,099,875 | 4.3% | +29.0% | +66.7% |
Imports: How did imports arrive: by sea, air, or land?
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea (vessel) | 91,291,199,638 | 36.0% | -11.5% | -13.3% |
| Air | 85,371,968,845 | 33.7% | +3.1% | -17.1% |
| Land and other | 76,892,169,945 | 30.3% | +3.0% | -3.4% |
Sea (vessel): top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passenger cars 8.5% | China 14.7% |
| 2 | Crude petroleum 4.8% | Vietnam 9.5% |
| 3 | Refined petroleum fuels 3.5% | Japan 7.5% |
Air: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computers 21.3% | Taiwan 20.9% |
| 2 | Phones and network equipment 10.1% | Vietnam 7.7% |
| 3 | Computer and office machine parts 9.3% | Thailand 6.7% |
Land and other: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computers 11.7% | Mexico 53.6% |
| 2 | Crude petroleum 7.5% | Canada 34.8% |
| 3 | Vehicle parts and accessories 5.3% | China 2.3% |
Imports: Which import routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico → Laredo, TX | 18,983,146,358 | 7.5% | +9.0% | +14.4% |
| 2 | Mexico → Ysleta, TX | 6,328,798,539 | 2.5% | +2.7% | +13.4% |
| 3 | Canada → Port Huron, MI | 4,871,111,381 | 1.9% | +5.1% | -4.4% |
| 4 | China → Los Angeles, CA | 4,867,345,200 | 1.9% | +0.0% | -42.8% |
| 5 | Canada → Detroit, MI | 4,338,203,900 | 1.7% | +21.3% | -6.7% |
| 6 | Taiwan → Chicago, IL | 4,014,517,733 | 1.6% | +19.5% | +175.5% |
| 7 | Vietnam → Los Angeles, CA | 3,837,783,635 | 1.5% | -6.2% | +30.1% |
| 8 | Taiwan → Los Angeles International Airport, CA | 3,681,080,369 | 1.5% | +70.0% | +282.2% |
| 9 | Canada → Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY | 3,207,792,353 | 1.3% | +6.1% | -9.5% |
| 10 | Mexico → Otay Mesa, CA | 2,937,819,869 | 1.2% | +0.4% | -1.8% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Dec 2025 to Feb 2026 compared with Dec 2024 to Feb 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computers | 38,746,811,170 | 83,567,313,694 | +44,820,502,524 | +115.7% |
| Computer and office machine parts | 17,446,170,253 | 29,508,965,685 | +12,062,795,432 | +69.1% |
| Phones and network equipment | 32,164,079,236 | 40,181,011,264 | +8,016,932,028 | +24.9% |
| Refined and copper alloys, unwrought | 2,127,808,334 | 6,864,234,235 | +4,736,425,901 | +222.6% |
| Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices,... | 5,177,941,762 | 8,094,979,902 | +2,917,038,140 | +56.3% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with... | 65,467,838,384 | 1,901,536,092 | -63,566,302,292 | -97.1% |
| Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes,... | 18,326,822,851 | 485,006,956 | -17,841,815,895 | -97.4% |
| Passenger cars | 50,318,345,750 | 38,953,196,470 | -11,365,149,280 | -22.6% |
| Packaged medicines | 26,097,233,021 | 16,482,360,199 | -9,614,872,822 | -36.8% |
| Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 26,797,110,100 | 19,807,868,072 | -6,989,242,028 | -26.1% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 31,749,911,217 | 67,505,213,337 | +35,755,302,120 | +112.6% |
| Vietnam | 36,656,733,213 | 53,855,282,375 | +17,198,549,162 | +46.9% |
| Thailand | 16,049,730,346 | 28,524,164,573 | +12,474,434,227 | +77.7% |
| Mexico | 122,144,507,694 | 129,200,259,110 | +7,055,751,416 | +5.8% |
| South Korea | 30,597,771,789 | 34,849,230,649 | +4,251,458,860 | +13.9% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 111,187,908,070 | 61,120,400,914 | -50,067,507,156 | -45.0% |
| Switzerland | 57,968,876,126 | 11,388,600,181 | -46,580,275,945 | -80.4% |
| Ireland | 36,297,451,933 | 12,449,518,146 | -23,847,933,787 | -65.7% |
| Canada | 109,562,780,816 | 89,161,773,086 | -20,401,007,730 | -18.6% |
| Singapore | 11,932,570,182 | 6,416,372,715 | -5,516,197,467 | -46.2% |
What did the United States export in February 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 29,439,256,404 | 15.1% | +55.5% | +216.8% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 25,921,167,431 | 13.3% | +0.4% | +3.3% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 23,167,765,927 | 11.9% | -17.2% | +11.9% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 20,352,810,038 | 10.4% | +4.3% | +17.4% |
| 88 | Aircraft | 13,025,993,945 | 6.7% | -3.4% | +10.8% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 10,102,702,390 | 5.2% | +0.8% | -13.4% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 8,236,310,146 | 4.2% | +3.8% | -2.3% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 6,870,516,952 | 3.5% | -0.6% | -4.5% |
| 98 | Special classification provisions | 5,915,441,342 | 3.0% | +6.7% | +17.7% |
| 39 | Plastics | 5,887,936,291 | 3.0% | +0.7% | -8.2% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 17,880,625,703 | 9.2% | +75.4% | +278.0% |
| 8800 | HS heading 8800 | 12,154,717,553 | 6.2% | -1.9% | +9.7% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 8,464,596,755 | 4.3% | +10.2% | +24.5% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 8,241,406,488 | 4.2% | -8.5% | +4.8% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 7,961,523,690 | 4.1% | +5.5% | -11.5% |
| 9880 | HS heading 9880 | 5,008,755,733 | 2.6% | +6.2% | +19.5% |
| 8471 | Computers | 5,001,141,673 | 2.6% | -41.6% | +45.6% |
| 8542 | Integrated circuits (chips) | 4,850,061,482 | 2.5% | +2.0% | +21.7% |
| 7106 | Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum) | 4,801,600,171 | 2.5% | +2.0% | >+999% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 4,169,964,696 | 2.1% | +1.1% | +24.0% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest export increase came from gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108): US$7.69 billion more than in January 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 10,193,721,300 | 17,880,625,703 | +7,686,904,403 | +75.4% |
| 2937 | Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes,... | 615,177,262 | 2,199,230,920 | +1,584,053,658 | +257.5% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 2,921,880,179 | 3,786,986,415 | +865,106,236 | +29.6% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 7,682,800,075 | 8,464,596,755 | +781,796,680 | +10.2% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 1,011,161,230 | 1,641,519,528 | +630,358,298 | +62.3% |
Biggest decreases
Exports of computers (HS 8471) had the largest decline, US$3.56 billion less than in January 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8471 | Computers | 8,561,274,332 | 5,001,141,673 | -3,560,132,659 | -41.6% |
| 8710 | Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles | 2,094,862,718 | 121,630,907 | -1,973,231,811 | -94.2% |
| 8473 | Computer and office machine parts | 5,115,901,193 | 4,157,483,023 | -958,418,170 | -18.7% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 9,011,899,879 | 8,241,406,488 | -770,493,391 | -8.5% |
| 1201 | Soybeans | 2,547,423,202 | 1,885,736,342 | -661,686,860 | -26.0% |
Where did the United States' exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 28,906,501,294 | 14.8% | -8.5% | +8.1% |
| Canada | 28,371,311,032 | 14.5% | +15.8% | -0.1% |
| United Kingdom | 10,690,313,398 | 5.5% | -17.6% | +17.7% |
| Switzerland | 10,659,412,408 | 5.5% | +86.5% | +384.6% |
| Netherlands | 8,481,469,213 | 4.3% | +8.3% | +32.3% |
| China | 7,946,590,522 | 4.1% | -4.6% | -23.8% |
| Hong Kong | 7,281,878,648 | 3.7% | +154.5% | +154.3% |
| Germany | 7,109,433,630 | 3.6% | +20.5% | +22.3% |
| Japan | 6,084,863,413 | 3.1% | +0.7% | -4.1% |
| South Korea | 5,201,850,073 | 2.7% | -6.7% | -2.2% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jfk International Airport, NY | 29,324,894,990 | 15.0% | +56.5% | +133.4% |
| Houston, TX | 10,428,108,139 | 5.3% | -3.3% | +5.2% |
| Laredo, TX | 10,197,152,291 | 5.2% | +2.6% | -3.5% |
| New Orleans, LA | 8,645,204,935 | 4.4% | -5.2% | +13.2% |
| Chicago, IL | 7,976,851,453 | 4.1% | +25.5% | +37.1% |
Exports: How did exports leave: by sea, air, or land?
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 80,963,312,410 | 41.5% | +11.7% | +47.9% |
| Sea (vessel) | 57,536,883,410 | 29.5% | -2.0% | +2.9% |
| Land and other | 56,637,355,408 | 29.0% | +2.6% | +0.1% |
Air: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured 21.7% | Switzerland 12.7% |
| 2 | HS heading 8800 10.4% | United Kingdom 9.9% |
| 3 | Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum) 5.2% | Hong Kong 8.5% |
Sea (vessel): top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crude petroleum 13.5% | Netherlands 9.0% |
| 2 | Natural gas and LPG 12.7% | China 6.0% |
| 3 | Refined petroleum fuels 11.8% | South Korea 5.2% |
Land and other: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS heading 9880 8.8% | Canada 44.5% |
| 2 | HS heading 8800 6.0% | Mexico 42.8% |
| 3 | Computer and office machine parts 4.7% | Germany 1.0% |
Exports: Which export routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jan 2026 | vs Feb 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laredo, TX → Mexico | 10,169,450,207 | 5.2% | +2.5% | -3.6% |
| 2 | Jfk International Airport, NY → Switzerland | 9,595,984,352 | 4.9% | +98.6% | +659.6% |
| 3 | Detroit, MI → Canada | 6,261,646,722 | 3.2% | +23.4% | -5.3% |
| 4 | Jfk International Airport, NY → Hong Kong | 5,439,649,414 | 2.8% | +638.0% | +317.8% |
| 5 | Port Huron, MI → Canada | 4,592,676,667 | 2.4% | +12.1% | -4.6% |
| 6 | Ysleta, TX → Mexico | 3,956,292,208 | 2.0% | +0.7% | +40.5% |
| 7 | Jfk International Airport, NY → United Kingdom | 3,609,210,085 | 1.8% | -18.1% | -7.1% |
| 8 | Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY → Canada | 3,538,901,725 | 1.8% | +8.4% | +5.5% |
| 9 | Low Value → Canada | 2,971,398,039 | 1.5% | -7.4% | -20.0% |
| 10 | Salt Lake City, UT → United Kingdom | 2,011,846,682 | 1.0% | -27.5% | new |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Dec 2025 to Feb 2026 compared with Dec 2024 to Feb 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 8,879,294,452 | 33,541,232,180 | +24,661,937,728 | +277.7% |
| Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum) | 270,790,939 | 10,438,642,902 | +10,167,851,963 | >+999% |
| Computers | 10,169,464,576 | 19,841,232,528 | +9,671,767,952 | +95.1% |
| Computer and office machine parts | 5,947,287,068 | 13,127,220,646 | +7,179,933,578 | +120.7% |
| HS heading 8800 | 33,919,010,033 | 39,485,402,924 | +5,566,392,891 | +16.4% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude petroleum | 26,941,403,842 | 23,321,495,677 | -3,619,908,165 | -13.4% |
| Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set | 3,178,673,862 | 1,487,052,566 | -1,691,621,296 | -53.2% |
| Passenger cars | 12,006,556,515 | 10,627,453,220 | -1,379,103,295 | -11.5% |
| Vehicle parts and accessories | 10,427,327,194 | 9,460,568,045 | -966,759,149 | -9.3% |
| Packaged medicines | 7,690,408,166 | 6,998,525,591 | -691,882,575 | -9.0% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,226,539,483 | 20,382,407,566 | +15,155,868,083 | +290.0% |
| United Kingdom | 22,420,939,437 | 32,601,331,888 | +10,180,392,451 | +45.4% |
| Mexico | 79,267,613,361 | 88,536,748,162 | +9,269,134,801 | +11.7% |
| Hong Kong | 6,803,472,892 | 12,776,707,606 | +5,973,234,714 | +87.8% |
| Netherlands | 21,078,028,794 | 24,664,183,864 | +3,586,155,070 | +17.0% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 32,648,442,319 | 24,589,217,185 | -8,059,225,134 | -24.7% |
| Canada | 81,974,518,294 | 78,305,363,054 | -3,669,155,240 | -4.5% |
| Spain | 6,510,743,862 | 5,597,479,132 | -913,264,730 | -14.0% |
| Israel | 3,537,586,181 | 2,956,023,140 | -581,563,041 | -16.4% |
| Japan | 18,813,478,872 | 18,363,356,408 | -450,122,464 | -2.4% |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 342,286,039,266 | 191,446,857,275 | -150,839,181,991 |
| Apr 2025 | 275,682,981,022 | 189,130,596,611 | -86,552,384,411 |
| May 2025 | 275,790,909,354 | 184,209,653,448 | -91,581,255,906 |
| Jun 2025 | 265,407,066,272 | 180,538,046,092 | -84,869,020,180 |
| Jul 2025 | 292,132,769,362 | 175,457,024,890 | -116,675,744,472 |
| Aug 2025 | 262,590,251,777 | 179,448,426,481 | -83,141,825,296 |
| Sep 2025 | 276,807,396,462 | 185,184,743,498 | -91,622,652,964 |
| Oct 2025 | 274,999,254,117 | 202,678,773,830 | -72,320,480,287 |
| Nov 2025 | 261,024,766,980 | 181,372,314,311 | -79,652,452,669 |
| Dec 2025 | 281,970,770,389 | 178,214,707,278 | -103,756,063,111 |
| Jan 2026 | 260,537,130,320 | 186,386,441,751 | -74,150,688,569 |
| Feb 2026 | 253,555,338,428 | 195,137,551,228 | -58,417,787,200 |
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.
- Imports: Plastics (HS 39) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Furniture and lighting (HS 94) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Knitted apparel (HS 61) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Rubber (HS 40) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: HS 2937 (hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes,...) went from US$615 million to US$2.20 billion. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: Precious stones and metals (HS 71) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Electrical equipment (HS 85) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Miscellaneous chemical products (HS 38) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
United States trade facts, February 2026
- Imports into the United States totaled US$254 billion in February 2026, down 2.7% from January 2026 and down 11.9% from February 2025.
- The largest single product was computers (HS 8471) at US$28.2 billion.
- Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... (HS 8802) added US$857 million compared with January 2026, more than any other product heading.
- Phones and network equipment (HS 8517) had the largest decline, US$2.85 billion less than in January 2026.
- Mexico supplied 17.5% of import value, more than any other origin; Canada was second at 11.5%.
- The United States recorded a trade deficit of US$58.4 billion in February 2026: exports minus imports.
- The largest single export product was gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108) at US$17.9 billion.
- The largest export increase came from gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108): US$7.69 billion more than in January 2026.
- Exports of computers (HS 8471) had the largest decline, US$3.56 billion less than in January 2026.
- The leading destination was Mexico, with 14.8% of export value, ahead of Canada (14.5%).
Methodology
US Census Bureau international trade statistics: general imports (customs value). US Census Bureau international trade statistics: total exports (f.a.s. value). Import values are declared customs value values in US dollars. Export values are declared f.a.s. values in US dollars. Categories follow the Harmonized System. The latest month may be revised as late records arrive. The period table leaves out a comparison that reaches before January 2024, 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. Source: US Census Bureau international trade statistics (official), retrieved through the Census API at country, US port, and HS 6-digit level; the sums reconcile with the published totals. Imports are general imports at customs value by country of origin; exports are total exports (domestic and foreign goods) at f.a.s. value by destination. Transport mode: Census publishes vessel and air values; "Land and other" is the remainder, mainly truck, rail, and pipeline trade with Canada and Mexico, plus mail. Census data has no company names. Recent months may be revised, and the annual revision is published each June.
FAQ
United States trade, February 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did the United States import in February 2026?
The United States imported US$254 billion (customs value) in February 2026, down 2.7% from January 2026 and down 11.9% from February 2025, according to US Census Bureau data.
How much did the United States export in February 2026?
The United States exported US$195 billion (f.a.s.) in February 2026, up 4.7% from January 2026 and up 16.7% from February 2025, according to US Census Bureau data.
What does the United States import?
In February 2026, the United States' largest imports were computers (HS 8471, US$28.2 billion), passenger cars (HS 8703, US$11.5 billion), and phones and network equipment (HS 8517, US$11.2 billion). The largest HS chapter was machinery and computers, with 23.6% of the total.
What does the United States export?
In February 2026, the United States' largest exports were gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108, US$17.9 billion), hs heading 8800 (HS 8800, US$12.2 billion), and natural gas and lpg (HS 2711, US$8.46 billion).
Where does the United States import from?
The top origin countries for the United States' imports in February 2026 were Mexico (17.5%), Canada (11.5%), and Taiwan (8.3%), by share of value.
Where does the United States export to?
The top destinations for the United States' exports in February 2026 were Mexico (14.8%), Canada (14.5%), and the United Kingdom (5.5%).
What is the United States' trade balance?
The United States recorded a trade deficit of US$58.4 billion in February 2026: exports of US$195 billion against imports of US$254 billion.
Are the United States' imports going up or down?
The United States' imports are falling. From December 2025 to February 2026, they totaled US$796 billion, down 10.6% from the same months last year. Year to date, the United States' imports are down 15.1% from the same period of 2025.
How do goods reach the United States: by sea, air, or land?
In February 2026, sea (vessel) freight carried 36.0%, air freight carried 33.7%, and land and other freight carried 30.3% of the United States' imports by value.
What are the United States' main ports of entry?
In February 2026, the United States' main points of entry were Chicago, IL with 8.1%, Laredo, TX with 7.8%, and Los Angeles, CA with 7.1% of imports.
Where can I get the United States import and export data?
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