US imports by country 2026 show Mexico as the largest supplier at $481.6 billion in goods through September, ahead of Canada at $304.6 billion and Taiwan at $215.3 billion. Total US imports of goods and services hit a record $426.6 billion in September 2026, and goods alone reached $2.77 trillion in the first nine months.
US Imports by Country 2026 – Introduction
US imports by country statistics have changed fast in 2026. Mexico leads every ranking, but the second tier looks nothing like it did two years ago. Taiwan and Vietnam now sit above Japan and Germany. China has slipped to fourth place. Computers and chips drive the surge in capital goods, and that shift reshapes the whole country ranking of American suppliers.
Importers watch these numbers for a simple reason: they show where supply chains are moving. Asian electronics hubs are gaining, European pharmaceutical shipments are falling, and North American trade keeps growing. This report ranks the top trading partners, breaks imports into regions and products, and tracks the trade deficit country by country.
Interesting Facts About US Imports by Country 2026
Top 5 Import Sources, Jan-Sep 2026 (1 block = $20 billion)
Mexico | ████████████████████████ 481.6
Canada | ███████████████ 304.6
Taiwan | ███████████ 215.3
China | ███████████ 215.0
Vietnam | ██████████ 204.8
| Fact | Confirmed 2026 Data |
|---|---|
| Latest release | November 4, 2026 (September data) |
| September imports, goods and services | $426.6 billion, a record |
| September imports of goods | $346.9 billion, a record |
| September imports of services | $79.7 billion, a record |
| Goods imports, Jan-Sep 2026 | $2,769.2 billion |
| Largest supplier | Mexico, $481.6 billion |
| September trade deficit | $105.0 billion |
| Next release | December 8, 2026 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2026.
The table shows a trade system running at record volume. September set highs for goods, services and the combined total. Year to date, imports rose $204.9 billion, or 6.2%, from the same period in 2025. The deficit still shrank by $92.4 billion because exports climbed faster.
Mexico’s $481.6 billion sits far above Canada’s $304.6 billion, but the gap between Taiwan, China and Vietnam is tiny. Taiwan and China sit within $0.3 billion of each other. The next release on December 8, 2026 covers October and could reshuffle ranks three through five.
US Monthly Imports 2026: How Fast Are Total Imports Growing?
Total Imports by Month, 2026 (1 block = $10 billion)
Jan | ███████████████████████████████████ 353.9
Mar | █████████████████████████████████████ 374.8
May | ████████████████████████████████████████ 395.7
Jul | ████████████████████████████████████████ 403.6
Sep | ███████████████████████████████████████████ 426.6
| Month 2026 | Total Imports ($B) | Goods ($B) | Services ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 353.9 | 277.0 | 77.0 |
| February | 366.1 | 288.6 | 77.5 |
| March | 374.8 | 298.6 | 76.2 |
| April | 382.8 | 305.1 | 77.7 |
| May | 395.7 | 317.3 | 78.4 |
| June | 388.5 | 309.2 | 79.3 |
| July | 403.6 | 325.1 | 78.5 |
| August | 421.4 | 342.5 | 78.9 |
| September | 426.6 | 346.9 | 79.7 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted, balance of payments basis).
Total imports climbed from $353.9 billion in January to $426.6 billion in September. Only June broke the pattern, falling to $388.5 billion from $395.7 billion in May. Goods account for most of the rise, moving from $277.0 billion to $346.9 billion. Services stayed in a narrow band and ended at a record $79.7 billion.
The September jump was driven by capital goods, which rose $11.6 billion on a Census basis. Computers added $7.6 billion and computer accessories $5.7 billion. Pharmaceutical preparations added $2.9 billion. Crude oil fell $1.3 billion. The real, inflation-adjusted goods import figure rose 1.4% to $271.6 billion, so the gain is not just higher prices.
Top 15 US Import Sources 2026: Which Countries Send the Most Goods?
Share of Total Goods Imports, Jan-Sep 2026 (1 block = 1%)
Mexico | █████████████████ 17.4%
Canada | ███████████ 11.0%
Taiwan | ████████ 7.8%
China | ████████ 7.8%
Vietnam | ███████ 7.4%
| Rank | Country | Imports ($B) | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 481.6 | 17.4% |
| 2 | Canada | 304.6 | 11.0% |
| 3 | Taiwan | 215.3 | 7.8% |
| 4 | China | 215.0 | 7.8% |
| 5 | Vietnam | 204.8 | 7.4% |
| 6 | South Korea | 129.2 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Germany | 115.2 | 4.2% |
| 8 | Japan | 108.7 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Thailand | 106.5 | 3.8% |
| 10 | India | 76.9 | 2.8% |
| 11 | Malaysia | 65.1 | 2.3% |
| 12 | Italy | 59.3 | 2.1% |
| 13 | France | 51.5 | 1.9% |
| 14 | United Kingdom | 49.8 | 1.8% |
| 15 | Ireland | 44.0 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Top Trading Partners – September 2026 (goods only, Census basis, unrevised).
The top 15 suppliers sent $2,227.4 billion, or 80.4% of all goods imports. Mexico and Canada alone account for 28.4%. Taiwan moved ahead of China for third place by $0.3 billion. China’s $215.0 billion is a drop from a year earlier. Vietnam’s $204.8 billion puts it fifth, ahead of every European economy.
Eight of the top 11 suppliers are Asian: Taiwan, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, India and Malaysia. Germany leads Europe at $115.2 billion, then Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Ireland’s $44.0 billion is notable because the country ranked far higher a year ago.
US Import Rankings by Country 2026: Countries 16 to 43
Ranks 16-25 Imports, Jan-Sep 2026 (1 block = $2 billion)
Switzerland | ███████████████████ 38.1
Brazil | ██████████████ 27.8
Singapore | █████████████ 25.9
Indonesia | ████████████ 25.0
Belgium | ███████████ 22.0
| Rank | Country | Imports ($B) | Rank | Country | Imports ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Switzerland | 38.1 | 30 | Venezuela | 11.7 |
| 17 | Brazil | 27.8 | 31 | Poland | 11.5 |
| 18 | Singapore | 25.9 | 32 | Hungary | 9.5 |
| 19 | Indonesia | 25.0 | 33 | South Africa | 8.9 |
| 20 | Belgium | 22.0 | 34 | Czech Republic | 8.2 |
| 21 | Philippines | 20.3 | 35 | Argentina | 7.4 |
| 22 | Netherlands | 19.5 | 36 | Saudi Arabia | 7.2 |
| 23 | Chile | 16.4 | 37 | Finland | 7.0 |
| 24 | Israel | 16.3 | 38 | Norway | 5.0 |
| 25 | Spain | 15.9 | 39 | Nigeria | 2.7 |
| 26 | Australia | 14.4 | 40 | Hong Kong | 2.6 |
| 27 | Colombia | 13.7 | 41 | Egypt | 2.6 |
| 28 | Austria | 13.2 | 42 | Russia | 2.4 |
| 29 | Sweden | 12.7 | 43 | Algeria | 2.1 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2026, Exhibit 14 (goods, Census basis, not seasonally adjusted).
This ranking covers the countries the Census Bureau prints in its monthly release, so it is not a complete list of all trading partners. Switzerland leads this tier at $38.1 billion. Brazil, Singapore and Indonesia follow at $27.8 billion, $25.9 billion and $25.0 billion. The Netherlands sends just $19.5 billion to the US but buys $88.1 billion of US goods.
Russia sits at $2.4 billion and Hong Kong at $2.6 billion. Saudi Arabia ships $7.2 billion, and Venezuela $11.7 billion. In Africa, South Africa leads at $8.9 billion, followed by Nigeria at $2.7 billion. Smaller suppliers matter less to the total than to local industries, because a single product can account for most of a country’s shipments.
US Import Shifts 2026 vs 2025: Which Regions and Countries Changed Most?
Imports, Jan-Sep: 2025 vs 2026 (1 block = $20 billion)
Mexico 2025 | ████████████████████ 399.1
Mexico 2026 | ████████████████████████ 481.6
Ireland 2025 | ██████ 120.1
Ireland 2026 | ██ 44.0
| Region or Country | Jan-Sep 2025 ($B) | Jan-Sep 2026 ($B) |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 689.6 | 786.2 |
| Mexico | 399.1 | 481.6 |
| Canada | 290.5 | 304.6 |
| Pacific Rim | 727.4 | 826.8 |
| China | 242.9 | 215.0 |
| Europe | 666.4 | 532.8 |
| European Union | 493.9 | 419.8 |
| Ireland | 120.1 | 44.0 |
| Switzerland | 94.0 | 38.1 |
| Germany | 115.2 | 115.2 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2026, Exhibits 14 and 14a (goods, Census basis, not seasonally adjusted).
North America and the Pacific Rim gained. Mexico rose from $399.1 billion to $481.6 billion, and the Pacific Rim rose to $826.8 billion. Europe moved the other way, down from $666.4 billion to $532.8 billion. Ireland and Switzerland account for most of that drop. Their imports fell from $120.1 billion to $44.0 billion and from $94.0 billion to $38.1 billion.
China fell from $242.9 billion to $215.0 billion. Germany held flat at $115.2 billion. Canada edged up to $304.6 billion. Read the regional rows with care: the Census Bureau warns that area totals overlap, so countries can appear in more than one region. Compare each row with its own prior-year value, not with other rows.
What the US Imports in 2026: Product Categories Ranked
Goods Imports by Category, Jan-Sep 2026 (1 block = $50 billion)
Capital goods | ███████████████████████ 1,174.4
Consumer goods | ██████████ 511.2
Industrial supply | ██████████ 495.3
Automotive | ██████ 310.9
Foods and drinks | ███ 158.8
| Category | Jan-Sep 2025 ($B) | Jan-Sep 2026 ($B) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital goods | 820.3 | 1,174.4 |
| Consumer goods | 630.2 | 511.2 |
| Industrial supplies | 555.7 | 495.3 |
| Automotive | 322.9 | 310.9 |
| Foods, feeds, beverages | 165.1 | 158.8 |
| Other goods | 112.2 | 128.5 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2026, Exhibits 6 and 8 (Census basis, seasonally adjusted).
Capital goods explain the Taiwan and Vietnam story. Imports in this category jumped from $820.3 billion to $1,174.4 billion. Computers reached $296.7 billion, against $148.7 billion a year earlier. Computer accessories hit $189.4 billion, and semiconductors $104.7 billion, nearly double the $54.8 billion of 2025. Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia all rank among the top 11 suppliers.
Consumer goods fell by $119.0 billion, mostly because pharmaceutical preparations dropped from $235.5 billion to $132.8 billion. The Irish and Swiss totals fell over the same period. Passenger car imports slipped to $128.6 billion from $138.6 billion. Crude oil rose to $119.4 billion from $107.3 billion.
US Trade Deficit by Country 2026: Who Has the Largest Gap?
Goods Deficit, Jan-Sep 2026 (1 block = $10 billion)
Vietnam | ███████████████████ 190.9
Mexico | ██████████████████ 184.0
Taiwan | █████████████████ 171.1
China | █████████████ 131.5
Thailand| ████████ 84.9
| Rank | Country | Goods Deficit ($B) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnam | 190.9 |
| 2 | Mexico | 184.0 |
| 3 | Taiwan | 171.1 |
| 4 | China | 131.5 |
| 5 | Thailand | 84.9 |
| 6 | South Korea | 67.3 |
| 7 | Germany | 50.0 |
| 8 | Canada | 38.7 |
| 9 | Malaysia | 38.0 |
| 10 | India | 37.6 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Top Trading Partners – September 2026 (goods only, Census basis, unrevised).
Vietnam now has the largest goods deficit with the United States, at $190.9 billion. Mexico follows at $184.0 billion, then Taiwan at $171.1 billion. China, once the clear leader, ranks fourth at $131.5 billion. These four countries top the list, and each ranks among the top five suppliers by value.
The deficit equals US exports minus US imports. Vietnam bought only $13.9 billion of US goods while selling $204.8 billion. Germany’s gap of $50.0 billion is the largest in Europe. Surpluses run the opposite way: the Netherlands leads at $68.6 billion, followed by Hong Kong at $37.7 billion and the United Kingdom at $34.6 billion. Tariff policy shapes some of these flows, as our guide to US global tariff statistics explains.
September 2026 US Imports by Country: Which Suppliers Shipped the Most in One Month?
Goods Imports in September 2026 (1 block = $5 billion)
Mexico | ████████████ 62.2
Canada | ███████ 34.9
China | ██████ 31.5
Vietnam | ██████ 28.7
Taiwan | ██████ 28.4
| Rank | Country | Sept 2026 Imports ($B) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 62.2 |
| 2 | Canada | 34.9 |
| 3 | China | 31.5 |
| 4 | Vietnam | 28.7 |
| 5 | Taiwan | 28.4 |
| 6 | South Korea | 19.2 |
| 7 | Germany | 14.5 |
| 8 | Thailand | 13.8 |
| 9 | Japan | 12.2 |
| 10 | Malaysia | 9.0 |
| 11 | India | 8.8 |
| 12 | Italy | 7.8 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2026, Exhibit 14 (goods, Census basis, not seasonally adjusted).
Mexico shipped $62.2 billion of goods in September alone, and Canada added $34.9 billion. China ranked third for the month at $31.5 billion, ahead of Vietnam at $28.7 billion and Taiwan at $28.4 billion. The monthly order differs from the year-to-date order, where China sits fourth. It shows how close the middle of the table is for these suppliers.
South Korea followed at $19.2 billion, then Germany at $14.5 billion, Thailand at $13.8 billion and Japan at $12.2 billion. Malaysia, India and Italy closed the top 12 at $9.0 billion, $8.8 billion and $7.8 billion. These figures are not seasonally adjusted, so do not compare them with the adjusted monthly totals earlier in this report. Total September goods imports on this basis were $353.8 billion.
US Imports 2025 Benchmark: How Big Was the Full-Year Total?
2025 Goods Imports by Basis (1 block = $100 billion)
Census basis (Dec 2025) | ███████████████████████████████████ 3,415.7
Balance of payments | ███████████████████████████████████ 3,451.5
| Measure | 2025 Value |
|---|---|
| Goods imports, Census basis (Dec 2025 release) | $3,415.7 billion |
| Goods imports, balance of payments basis | $3,451.5 billion |
| Imports of services | $910.2 billion |
| Imports of goods and services | $4,361.8 billion |
| Imports from Mexico | $534.9 billion (15.7%) |
| Imports from Canada | $383.0 billion (11.2%) |
| Top 15 suppliers combined | $2,690.8 billion (78.8%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Top Trading Partners – December 2025; U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2026.
The right total depends on the measure, and our broader US trade statistics page tracks each one. Census-basis goods imports for 2025 were $3,415.7 billion in the December release. The balance of payments basis reads $3,451.5 billion. Add services of $910.2 billion and total imports reach $4,361.8 billion. Label each figure with its basis, or readers will compare mismatched numbers.
Mexico supplied $534.9 billion in 2025, or 15.7%, and Canada $383.0 billion, or 11.2%. The top 15 suppliers sent 78.8% of all goods. Mexico’s 2026 total of $481.6 billion covers only nine months.
US Imports by Country FAQ 2026
Which Country Does the US Import the Most From in 2026?
Mexico. It sent $481.6 billion in goods from January through September 2026, or 17.4% of the total.
How Much Does the US Import in a Year?
In 2025 the US imported $3,415.7 billion in goods on a Census basis and $4,361.8 billion in goods and services on a balance of payments basis.
What Are the Top 5 Countries the US Imports From?
Mexico, Canada, Taiwan, China and Vietnam. Taiwan and China are separated by $0.3 billion.
How Much Does the US Import From China in 2026?
$215.0 billion from January through September 2026, down from $242.9 billion in the same months of 2025.
What Was the US Import Total in September 2026?
$426.6 billion for goods and services combined, the highest on record.
Which Country Has the Biggest Trade Deficit With the US?
Vietnam, with a goods deficit of $190.9 billion through September 2026.
What Does the US Import the Most?
Capital goods, at $1,174.4 billion through September 2026. Computers alone reached $296.7 billion.
Why Did Imports From Ireland and Switzerland Fall in 2026?
Irish imports dropped from $120.1 billion to $44.0 billion, and Swiss imports from $94.0 billion to $38.1 billion. Pharmaceutical preparations imports fell by $102.7 billion over the same period, but Census data do not tie the country drops to one product.
When Is the Next US Trade Data Release?
December 8, 2026, covering October 2026.
Does the Census Bureau Count Goods and Services Separately?
Yes. Country rankings cover goods only. Services imports reached $79.7 billion in September 2026.
Which Region Sends the Most Goods to the US in 2026?
The Pacific Rim, at $826.8 billion through September 2026. North America follows at $786.2 billion, then Europe at $532.8 billion.
What Share of US Imports Comes From Mexico and Canada?
Together they supply 28.4% of goods imports through September 2026: 17.4% from Mexico and 11.0% from Canada.
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