Monthly trade report
United States imports: June 2026
The United States imported 40.6 million tonnes of goods in June 2026, down 13.1% from May 2026 and down 16.5% from June 2025, according to US bill of lading data (CBP ocean manifests) compiled by CargoFax.
- Import weight, June 2026
- 40.6 million tonnes
- vs May 2026
- -13.1%
- vs June 2025
- -16.5%
June imports eased, but the second quarter edged past the first
Compared with June 2025, US ocean imports were 16.5% lighter in June 2026, at 40.6 million tonnes. The month-on-month decline was 13.1% from May, and the number of shipments edged down 5.2%. Several large groups reached their lowest monthly levels since January 2025, among them mineral fuels and oils (HS 27) at 5.59 million tonnes, wood (HS 44) at 1.01 million tonnes, and fruit and nuts (HS 08) at 832,413 tonnes.
Not everything fell. Crushed stone and gravel (HS 2517) rose for a fourth consecutive month to 699,222 tonnes, and natural gas and LPG (HS 2711) rose 23.3% to 250,971 tonnes. Woven and knitted apparel (HS 62 and 61) each rose for a second month, and footwear reached its highest level since January 2025.
China supplied 22.9% of the weight, down 8.9% to 9.30 million tonnes. Mexico fell 27.0% to 1.42 million tonnes, its lowest level since January 2025, while Venezuela rose to 844,698 tonnes, its highest over the same window.
The second quarter as a whole was firmer: 133 million tonnes, 1.3% more than the first quarter, though 8.3% less than the second quarter of 2025. For the first half, imports totaled 264 million tonnes, 8.6% below 2025.
What the data shows: June was a light month that closed a quarter slightly above the first. Apparel and construction materials kept rising while fuels and wood eased; the data does not show why.
Month at a glance
| Metric | June 2026 | May 2026 | Change | June 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (tonnes) | 40,646,359 | 46,764,829 | -13.1% | 48,676,154 | -16.5% |
| Records | 1,649,938 | 1,740,105 | -5.2% | 1,473,947 | +11.9% |
| Importers | 141,329 | 143,610 | -1.6% | 140,900 | +0.3% |
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 Apr – Jun '26 | 132,951,610 | 131,238,108 Jan – Mar '26 | +1.3% | 144,931,982 | -8.3% |
| Quarter to date Apr – Jun '26 | 132,951,610 | 131,238,108 Jan – Mar '26 | +1.3% | 144,931,982 | -8.3% |
| Year to date Jan – Jun '26 | 264,189,718 | 289,200,199 Jan – Jun '25 | -8.6% | 289,200,199 | -8.6% |
What did the United States import in June 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 5,594,515 | 13.8% | -10.0% | -39.3% |
| 25 | Salt, stone, and cement | 3,390,991 | 8.3% | -22.1% | -14.4% |
| 39 | Plastics | 2,418,227 | 5.9% | -5.6% | -9.2% |
| 94 | Furniture and lighting | 2,280,976 | 5.6% | -11.6% | +76.2% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 2,268,149 | 5.6% | -13.9% | +27.3% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 1,849,749 | 4.6% | -12.6% | -37.1% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 1,657,598 | 4.1% | -28.5% | -14.6% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 1,190,114 | 2.9% | -9.8% | +53.2% |
| 73 | Iron and steel articles | 1,179,352 | 2.9% | -1.3% | -52.3% |
| 44 | Wood | 1,013,231 | 2.5% | -17.0% | -49.5% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 1,860,985 | 4.6% | +2.8% | -74.7% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils (chapter only) | 1,538,123 | 3.8% | -10.6% | new |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 1,189,018 | 2.9% | -8.9% | -15.7% |
| 9403 | Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94 | 976,186 | 2.4% | -10.8% | +105.6% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 891,317 | 2.2% | -9.5% | +77.9% |
| 9401 | Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not... | 716,163 | 1.8% | -10.4% | -3.0% |
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 710,667 | 1.7% | -17.1% | +5.3% |
| 2517 | Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates... | 699,222 | 1.7% | +21.0% | +83.5% |
| 2701 | Coal | 634,690 | 1.6% | -40.5% | +508.5% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts (chapter only) | 483,018 | 1.2% | -15.1% | >+999% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates... (HS 2517) rose 121,000 tonnes from May 2026, the largest increase of any product, to 699,000 tonnes.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2517 | Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates... | 577,879 | 699,222 | +121,343 | +21.0% |
| 7308 | Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof | 152,077 | 244,261 | +92,184 | +60.6% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 1,809,964 | 1,860,985 | +51,021 | +2.8% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 203,601 | 250,971 | +47,371 | +23.3% |
| 3921 | Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in... | 245,119 | 252,271 | +7,152 | +2.9% |
Biggest decreases
The largest decrease was in coal (HS 2701), down 40.5% from May 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2701 | Coal | 1,066,324 | 634,690 | -431,634 | -40.5% |
| 2520 | Anhydrite | 585,561 | 238,684 | -346,877 | -59.2% |
| 2501 | Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) | 724,009 | 453,558 | -270,451 | -37.4% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 394,279 | 152,010 | -242,270 | -61.4% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils (chapter only) | 1,721,280 | 1,538,123 | -183,157 | -10.6% |
Where did the United States' imports come from?
| Origin | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,295,220 | 22.9% | -8.9% | +1.7% |
| Canada | 3,305,439 | 8.1% | -11.9% | -17.7% |
| South Korea | 3,175,403 | 7.8% | -8.4% | -12.4% |
| Vietnam | 2,401,535 | 5.9% | -4.3% | -25.5% |
| Mexico | 1,417,925 | 3.5% | -27.0% | -42.2% |
| Brazil | 1,263,642 | 3.1% | -19.3% | -18.5% |
| India | 1,213,195 | 3.0% | -0.9% | +17.1% |
| Belgium | 926,457 | 2.3% | +3.0% | -14.5% |
| Turkey | 902,922 | 2.2% | +15.8% | +40.4% |
| Germany | 886,887 | 2.2% | -25.2% | -32.2% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, California | 5,128,005 | 12.6% | +9.1% | -4.7% |
| New York/Newark Area, Newark, New Jersey | 4,545,206 | 11.2% | -10.9% | -16.1% |
| Long Beach, California | 4,065,923 | 10.0% | -6.7% | -34.1% |
| Houston, Texas | 3,437,953 | 8.5% | -17.8% | -5.1% |
| Savannah, Georgia | 2,765,926 | 6.8% | -13.2% | +14.2% |
Which shipping lines and carriers moved the most imports?
| # | Carrier | Weight (tonnes) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSC MEDITTERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY | 4,688,749 | 11.5% | -6.8% | -7.5% |
| 2 | COMPAGNIE MARITIME D'AFFRETEMENT | 3,491,351 | 8.6% | -13.7% | -5.2% |
| 3 | MAERSK LINE | 3,379,330 | 8.3% | -14.8% | -5.7% |
| 4 | ONE OCEAN EXPRESS | 2,628,276 | 6.5% | +10.2% | +10.8% |
| 5 | HAPAG-LLOYD CONTAINER LINE | 2,377,723 | 5.8% | -16.6% | -12.6% |
| 6 | ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES LTD | 1,703,828 | 4.2% | -4.9% | -9.8% |
| 7 | EVERGREEN LINE | 1,614,651 | 4.0% | -12.1% | +2.1% |
| 8 | COSCO CONTAINER LINES AMERICAS | 1,576,751 | 3.9% | -21.6% | -1.9% |
| 9 | CANADA STEAMSHIP LINES INC | 1,199,209 | 3.0% | -27.3% | -19.5% |
| 10 | STAR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS | 1,168,222 | 2.9% | -20.7% | +0.3% |
Carrier names appear on records covering 98.6% 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 May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai → Los Angeles, California | 766,354 | 1.9% | +34.3% | +22.6% |
| 2 | Yantian → Long Beach, California | 755,440 | 1.9% | +4.2% | +31.4% |
| 3 | Ningbo → Los Angeles, California | 704,555 | 1.7% | -1.9% | +37.9% |
| 4 | Yantian → Los Angeles, California | 524,372 | 1.3% | -7.6% | -18.4% |
| 5 | Shanghai → Long Beach, California | 425,559 | 1.0% | -23.9% | -67.1% |
| 6 | All Other St. Croix Virgin Islands → Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands | 384,318 | 0.9% | new | new |
| 7 | Busan → Long Beach, California | 379,789 | 0.9% | +14.0% | -14.3% |
| 8 | Qingdao → Los Angeles, California | 367,901 | 0.9% | +28.4% | +78.1% |
| 9 | Ningbo → Long Beach, California | 352,234 | 0.9% | -13.4% | +19.4% |
| 10 | Vung Tau → Los Angeles, California | 349,126 | 0.9% | +2.0% | -10.7% |
Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Apr 2026 to Jun 2026 compared with Apr 2025 to Jun 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral fuels and oils (chapter only) | 0 | 3,655,652 | +3,655,652 | new |
| Coal | 477,857 | 2,527,481 | +2,049,624 | +428.9% |
| Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94 | 1,385,552 | 2,782,687 | +1,397,135 | +100.8% |
| Passenger cars | 87,215 | 1,310,821 | +1,223,606 | >+999% |
| Vehicles and parts (chapter only) | 33 | 1,219,101 | +1,219,068 | >+999% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude petroleum | 21,603,873 | 6,798,162 | -14,805,711 | -68.5% |
| Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets,... | 4,403,484 | 655,258 | -3,748,226 | -85.1% |
| Air conditioning machines | 4,279,068 | 1,574,900 | -2,704,168 | -63.2% |
| Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in... | 3,061,789 | 1,277,189 | -1,784,599 | -58.3% |
| HS heading 9903 | 2,205,829 | 459,448 | -1,746,381 | -79.2% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 405,490 | 1,979,019 | +1,573,529 | +388.1% |
| China | 27,147,641 | 28,242,042 | +1,094,401 | +4.0% |
| Egypt | 408,604 | 1,035,206 | +626,602 | +153.4% |
| Thailand | 2,000,679 | 2,559,864 | +559,184 | +27.9% |
| Japan | 2,556,444 | 2,869,483 | +313,039 | +12.2% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 8,099,330 | 5,130,656 | -2,968,674 | -36.7% |
| Brazil | 6,356,812 | 4,080,766 | -2,276,046 | -35.8% |
| Panama | 3,527,360 | 2,547,188 | -980,173 | -27.8% |
| Iraq | 936,030 | 716 | -935,313 | -99.92% |
| Netherlands | 2,610,538 | 1,741,647 | -868,891 | -33.3% |
Top importers in June 2026
141,329 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 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 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 47 wood pulp |
12-month trend
| Month | Weight (tonnes) | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 50,287,801 | 1,656,219 |
| Aug 2025 | 48,876,546 | 1,645,602 |
| Sep 2025 | 44,580,106 | 1,523,059 |
| Oct 2025 | 44,982,696 | 1,529,195 |
| Nov 2025 | 43,979,353 | 1,473,599 |
| Dec 2025 | 44,314,176 | 1,460,593 |
| Jan 2026 | 44,003,300 | 1,553,712 |
| Feb 2026 | 37,725,588 | 1,359,350 |
| Mar 2026 | 49,509,220 | 1,730,448 |
| Apr 2026 | 45,540,423 | 1,605,371 |
| May 2026 | 46,764,829 | 1,740,105 |
| Jun 2026 | 40,646,359 | 1,649,938 |
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 7401 (copper mattes) went from 607 tonnes to 109,000 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2618 (granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron...) went from 430 tonnes to 75,300 tonnes. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Plastics (HS 39) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Machinery and computers (HS 84) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Wood (HS 44) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
United States import facts, June 2026
- The United States imported 40.6 million tonnes of goods in June 2026, down 13.1% from May 2026 and down 16.5% from June 2025.
- Crude petroleum (HS 2709) was the top product heading, at 1.86 million tonnes.
- Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates... (HS 2517) rose 121,000 tonnes from May 2026, the largest increase of any product, to 699,000 tonnes.
- The largest decrease was in coal (HS 2701), down 40.5% from May 2026.
Methodology
US import bills of lading (CBP ACE ocean manifests) via CargoFax. 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 (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. Export records for January and February 2026 may be incomplete at the data provider.
FAQ
United States trade, June 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did the United States import in June 2026?
The United States imported 40.6 million tonnes in June 2026, down 13.1% from May 2026 and down 16.5% from June 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does the United States import?
In June 2026, the United States' largest imports were crude petroleum (HS 2709, 1.86 million tonnes), mineral fuels and oils (chapter only) (HS 27, 1.54 million tonnes), and refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, 1.19 million tonnes). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 13.8% of the total.
Where does the United States import from?
The top countries of lading for the United States' imports in June 2026 were China (22.9%), Canada (8.1%), and South Korea (7.8%), by share of weight.
Are the United States' imports going up or down?
The United States' imports are falling. From April 2026 to June 2026, they totaled 133 million tonnes, down 8.3% from the same months last year. Year to date, the United States' imports are down 8.6% from the same period of 2025.
What are the United States' main ports of entry?
In June 2026, the United States' main points of entry were Los Angeles, California with 12.6%, New York/Newark Area, Newark, New Jersey with 11.2%, and Long Beach, California with 10.0% of imports.
Which shipping lines carry the most imports into the United States?
By weight, the largest carriers of the United States' imports in June 2026 were MSC MEDITTERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY with 11.5%, COMPAGNIE MARITIME D'AFFRETEMENT with 8.6%, and MAERSK LINE with 8.3%.
How many companies import into the United States?
141,329 distinct importers appear in the United States' customs records for June 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get the United States import and export data?
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