Imports by region of origin in United States
United States: Imports by region of origin was 962.24 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in United States, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in United States stood at 962.24 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 77 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in United States peaked at 962.24 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.79 billion current US$, in 1949.
That places United States 1st out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.83 billion current US$ | 2.79 billion current US$ | 2.87 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 4.39 billion current US$ | 3.31 billion current US$ | 5.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.93 billion current US$ | 5.03 billion current US$ | 13.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 32.62 billion current US$ | 14.85 billion current US$ | 56.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.43 billion current US$ | 65.56 billion current US$ | 124.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 214.05 billion current US$ | 132.65 billion current US$ | 327.89 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 459.23 billion current US$ | 371.63 billion current US$ | 591.14 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 640.67 billion current US$ | 546.45 billion current US$ | 706.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 847.41 billion current US$ | 622.20 billion current US$ | 962.24 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for United States
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -3.1% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.9% (2024)
- GDP per capita 67,946 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 10.5% (2021)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 23.22 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 67,946 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -273.12 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -273.12 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 829.22 billion current LCU (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in United States?
- Imports by region of origin in United States was 962.24 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 962.24 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.79 billion current US$ in 1949.
- How does United States rank for imports by region of origin?
- United States ranks 1st out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.