Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in United States
United States: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 4.11 trillion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in United States, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
United States recorded 4.11 trillion current LCU for imports of goods and services in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 42.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in United States peaked at 4.11 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 55.76 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places United States 53rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in United States, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 55.76 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 62.34 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1972 | 74.22 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 1973 | 91.16 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1974 | 127.47 billion current LCU | +39.8% |
| 1975 | 122.73 billion current LCU | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 151.15 billion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 1977 | 182.44 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 1978 | 212.25 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1979 | 252.67 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 1980 | 293.83 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1981 | 317.76 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 303.18 billion current LCU | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 328.64 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 405.11 billion current LCU | +23.3% |
| 1985 | 417.23 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 452.87 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 508.71 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1988 | 553.99 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 591.03 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 629.73 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 623.54 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 667.79 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 719.97 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1994 | 813.42 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 902.57 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1996 | 963.97 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 1.06 trillion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 1.12 trillion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 1.25 trillion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 2000 | 1.48 trillion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 2001 | 1.40 trillion current LCU | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 1.44 trillion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 1.56 trillion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 1.81 trillion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 2.04 trillion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 2.26 trillion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 2.40 trillion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 2.58 trillion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 2.00 trillion current LCU | -22.3% |
| 2010 | 2.39 trillion current LCU | +19.4% |
| 2011 | 2.70 trillion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 2.77 trillion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 2.77 trillion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 2.89 trillion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 2.79 trillion current LCU | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 2.74 trillion current LCU | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 2.93 trillion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 3.13 trillion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 3.12 trillion current LCU | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 2.78 trillion current LCU | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 3.42 trillion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 2022 | 3.97 trillion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 3.86 trillion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 4.11 trillion current LCU | +6.6% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 4.11 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 188.39 billion current LCU, 21.8× the median. (72 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 133.22 billion current LCU | 55.76 billion current LCU | 252.67 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 417.23 billion current LCU | 293.83 billion current LCU | 591.03 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 874.49 billion current LCU | 623.54 billion current LCU | 1.25 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.90 trillion current LCU | 1.40 trillion current LCU | 2.58 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.82 trillion current LCU | 2.39 trillion current LCU | 3.13 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.63 trillion current LCU | 2.78 trillion current LCU | 4.11 trillion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
More economy & growth data for United States
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0057 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 509.07 units per person (2025)
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- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 371.72 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in United States?
- Imports of goods and services in United States was 4.11 trillion current 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?
- The highest recorded value was 4.11 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.76 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does United States rank for imports of goods and services?
- United States ranks 53rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.