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United States Imports

United States Imports

Imports in United States

The United States economy recorded an average imports growth rate of 3.6% in the decade leading to 2022, slightly above the 3.5% average for Major Economies. In 2022, imports growth was 8.1%. For more information on imports, visit our dedicated page

United States Imports Chart

Note: This chart displays Imports (G&S, ann. var. %) for United States from 2014 to 2023.
Source: BEA.

United States Imports Data

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Imports (G&S, ann. var. %) 4.0 1.2 -9.0 14.5 8.6
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years

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