United States Imports
Category:
Imports
Units:
Billion
The United States is the world's second biggest importer. Main imports are: capital goods (22 percent) and consumer goods (21 percent). Others include: automotive vehicles, parts and engines (12 percent) and foods, feeds and beverages (5 percent). Shipments from China represent 21 percent of the total imports followed by Mexico (14 percent), Canada (13 percent), Japan (6 percent), and Germany (5 percent).
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the USD while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the USD.
Source:
U.S. Census Bureau
Event Details
Impact:
Medium
Country:
Symbol:
USD
Latest Release
Previous:
$337.9B
Consensus:
$341B
Actual:
$336.7B
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Date:
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Consensus:
$325B