Imports of goods and services in United States of America
United States of America: Imports of goods and services was 3.63 trillion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in United States of America, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in United States of America is 3.63 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in United States of America peaked at 3.63 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 247.20 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places United States of America 42nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in United States of America, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 247.20 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 260.40 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 289.70 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 1973 | 303.14 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 296.27 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 263.35 billion constant LCU | -11.1% |
| 1976 | 314.84 billion constant LCU | +19.6% |
| 1977 | 349.26 billion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 379.53 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 385.84 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 360.16 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 369.56 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 364.86 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 410.90 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1984 | 510.93 billion constant LCU | +24.3% |
| 1985 | 544.09 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 590.49 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 625.58 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 650.16 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 678.79 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 703.07 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 702.02 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 751.23 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 816.18 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1994 | 913.54 billion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 986.63 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 1.07 trillion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 1998 | 1.36 trillion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 1.52 trillion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 1.71 trillion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 1.67 trillion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 1.73 trillion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 1.82 trillion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 2.02 trillion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 2.15 trillion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 2.29 trillion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 2.35 trillion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 2.30 trillion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 2.01 trillion constant LCU | -12.6% |
| 2010 | 2.27 trillion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 2.38 trillion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 2.44 trillion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 2.47 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 2.59 trillion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 2.73 trillion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 2.77 trillion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 2.90 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 3.02 trillion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 3.05 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 2.78 trillion constant LCU | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 3.19 trillion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 2022 | 3.46 trillion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 3.43 trillion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 3.63 trillion constant LCU | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 308.95 billion constant LCU | 247.20 billion constant LCU | 385.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 510.55 billion constant LCU | 360.16 billion constant LCU | 678.79 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.00 trillion constant LCU | 702.02 billion constant LCU | 1.52 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.01 trillion constant LCU | 1.67 trillion constant LCU | 2.35 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.66 trillion constant LCU | 2.27 trillion constant LCU | 3.05 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.30 trillion constant LCU | 2.78 trillion constant LCU | 3.63 trillion constant LCU | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for United States of America
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 422.23 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,235 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 400.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,172 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 52.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in United States of America?
- Imports of goods and services in United States of America was 3.63 trillion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 3.63 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 247.20 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does United States of America rank for imports of goods and services?
- United States of America ranks 42nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.