Annual trade statistics
US ocean imports in 2025
The United States imported 566 million tonnes of goods by sea in 2025, according to US bill of lading data (CBP ocean manifests) compiled by CargoFax.
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- Import weight, 2025
- 566 million tonnes
- Import records, 2025
- 19,748,721
- Peak month: January 2025
- 50.6 million tonnes
US ocean imports in 2025 at a glance
Annual totals are the sum of the 12 monthly totals in the CargoFax monthly report data. There is no comparison with 2024: the CargoFax monthly report series for this source starts in January 2025.
| Metric | 2025 | Monthly average |
|---|---|---|
| Import weight (tonnes) | 566,220,876 | 47,185,073 |
| Import records | 19,748,721 | 1,645,727 |
US monthly imports peaked in January 2025 at 50.6 million tonnes; the lowest month was February 2025, at 43.6 million tonnes.
How did US imports move month by month in 2025?
| Month | Weight (tonnes), 2025 | Records |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 50,595,050 | 1,983,494 |
| February 2025 | 43,633,936 | 1,767,759 |
| March 2025 | 50,039,231 | 1,842,640 |
| April 2025 | 49,955,384 | 2,042,283 |
| May 2025 | 46,300,444 | 1,350,331 |
| June 2025 | 48,676,154 | 1,473,947 |
| July 2025 | 50,287,801 | 1,656,219 |
| August 2025 | 48,876,546 | 1,645,602 |
| September 2025 | 44,580,106 | 1,523,059 |
| October 2025 | 44,982,696 | 1,529,195 |
| November 2025 | 43,979,353 | 1,473,599 |
| December 2025 | 44,314,176 | 1,460,593 |
What did the United States import in 2025?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Weight (tonnes) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 106,368,405 | 18.8% |
| 25 | Salt, stone, and cement | 42,682,327 | 7.5% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 36,114,855 | 6.4% |
| 39 | Plastics | 33,469,549 | 5.9% |
| 44 | Wood | 28,688,661 | 5.1% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 22,534,149 | 4.0% |
| 73 | Iron and steel articles | 20,211,099 | 3.6% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 19,969,463 | 3.5% |
| 94 | Furniture and lighting | 16,161,035 | 2.9% |
| 99 | Special transactions and CargoFax codes | 14,050,964 | 2.5% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Weight (tonnes) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 84,124,688 | 14.9% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 16,041,535 | 2.8% |
| 3921 | Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in... | 13,149,760 | 2.3% |
| 7318 | Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets,... | 9,946,218 | 1.8% |
| 9401 | Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not... | 9,073,678 | 1.6% |
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 8,544,568 | 1.5% |
| 4415 | Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar... | 7,758,713 | 1.4% |
| 9903 | HS heading 9903 | 7,094,336 | 1.3% |
| 4412 | Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood | 6,214,192 | 1.1% |
Where did US imports come from in 2025?
| Origin | Weight (tonnes) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 115,973,367 | 20.5% |
| South Korea | 41,772,675 | 7.4% |
| Canada | 41,629,100 | 7.4% |
| Mexico | 29,709,105 | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | 28,845,341 | 5.1% |
| Brazil | 22,605,795 | 4.0% |
| Other or unspecified | 18,300,629 | 3.2% |
| Colombia | 15,325,037 | 2.7% |
| Germany | 14,626,628 | 2.6% |
| India | 14,119,729 | 2.5% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Weight (tonnes) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York/Newark Area, Newark, New Jersey | 60,436,543 | 10.7% |
| Long Beach, California | 60,349,139 | 10.7% |
| Los Angeles, California | 59,898,898 | 10.6% |
| Houston, Texas | 43,955,947 | 7.8% |
| Savannah, Georgia | 32,902,926 | 5.8% |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | 17,975,322 | 3.2% |
| Seattle, Washington | 17,834,108 | 3.1% |
| Norfolk, Virginia | 17,658,906 | 3.1% |
US ocean imports in 2025: key facts
- The United States imported 566 million tonnes of goods by sea in 2025.
- China was the largest country of lading of US imports in 2025, with 116 million tonnes, 20.5% of the annual import weight.
- HS chapter 27 (Mineral fuels and oils) was the largest import category in 2025, at 106 million tonnes or 18.8% of the total.
- The top imported product heading was HS 2709 (Crude petroleum), with 84.1 million tonnes in 2025.
- US monthly imports peaked in January 2025 at 50.6 million tonnes; the lowest month was February 2025, at 43.6 million tonnes.
- New York/Newark Area, Newark, New Jersey handled the most import tonnage of any port of entry in 2025: 60.4 million tonnes, 10.7% of the total.
- CargoFax counted 19,748,721 import records for the United States in 2025, one per bill of lading line.
Methodology
US import bills of lading (CBP ACE ocean manifests) via CargoFax. US bills of lading carry no reliable declared value, so this page measures gross weight in tonnes and the number of records, never values. Annual figures are the sum of the 12 monthly totals for January to December 2025; rankings add up the monthly figures for each HS code, country, and port, so shares are shares of the annual total. There is no comparison with 2024: the CargoFax monthly report series for this source starts in January 2025. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Monthly figures may be revised as late records arrive; this page is regenerated from the monthly data. Records are ocean bills of lading (US import manifests and export bills); one record is one bill of lading line. Countries are the country where goods were loaded (imports) or the destination country (exports). US values in the source are model estimates that do not match official totals, so these reports measure weight and records only. Weights above 200,000 tonnes on one line, or above 5,000 tonnes outside bulk goods, are treated as recording errors and left out of weight totals; the records still count. Some lines carry only a 2-digit HS chapter and are shown as "chapter only". About a third of import bills do not name the importer.
Monthly reports and coverage
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FAQ
US ocean imports in 2025: frequently asked questions
How much did the United States import by sea in 2025?
The United States imported 566 million tonnes of goods by sea in 2025. The figure comes from US bill of lading data (CBP ocean manifests) compiled by CargoFax and is measured in tonnes because the bills of lading carry no reliable declared value.
What were the top US imports in 2025?
The largest import product headings in 2025 were HS 2709 Crude petroleum (84.1 million tonnes), HS 2710 Refined petroleum fuels (16.0 million tonnes), and HS 3921 Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in (13.1 million tonnes). HS chapter 27 (Mineral fuels and oils) was the largest import category in 2025, at 106 million tonnes or 18.8% of the total.
Where did US imports come from in 2025?
The main countries of lading for US imports in 2025 were China (116 million tonnes, 20.5%), South Korea (41.8 million tonnes, 7.4%), and Canada (41.6 million tonnes, 7.4%). Bills of lading record where goods were loaded, which is not always where they were made.
In which month of 2025 did the United States import the most?
US monthly imports peaked in January 2025 at 50.6 million tonnes; the lowest month was February 2025, at 43.6 million tonnes.
Where do the 2025 trade figures for the United States come from?
They come from US bill of lading data (CBP ocean manifests) compiled by CargoFax. Records are ocean bills of lading (US import manifests and export bills); one record is one bill of lading line. Annual figures are the sum of the 12 monthly totals for January to December 2025, and CargoFax publishes a free monthly report for each month from January 2026 onward.
Which port received the most of US imports in 2025?
New York/Newark Area, Newark, New Jersey handled the most import tonnage of any port of entry in 2025: 60.4 million tonnes, 10.7% of the total.
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