State of U.S. Imports: Q2 2026
U.S. ocean import activity from April 2026 through June 2026, from U.S. Customs bill of lading records.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Key findings
- U.S. ocean imports totaled 4,107,673 shipments in Q2 2026, up 14.9% versus Q1 2026 and up 120.7% year-over-year.
- The highest-volume import category was Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, s… (HS 481960), with 67,230 shipments (+19.2% quarter-over-quarter).
- The fastest-growing high-volume category was Electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices (HS 854340), up 406.8% from the prior quarter to 25,716 shipments.
- The steepest decline among high-volume categories was Other polyesters, other (HS 390799), down 84.1% quarter-over-quarter.
- CHINA was the largest origin country with 2,630,382 shipments — 64.0% of all U.S. ocean imports.
- The busiest U.S. port of entry was LONG BEACH, CA, receiving 1,637,529 shipments.
- The largest importer by shipment count was IKEA SUPPLY AG, with 28,964 shipments.
Shipments
4,107,673
Containers
5,115,707
Quarter over quarter
+14.9%
vs Q1 2026
Year over year
+120.7%
vs Q2 2025
Monthly shipment volume
1,304,305April 2026
1,309,533May 2026
1,493,835June 2026
Top import categories
| Product (HS code) | Shipments | QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like481960 | 67,230 | +19.2% |
| HS 940190940190 | 62,438 | +124.5% |
| Lavatory seats and covers392220 | 62,201 | -21.4% |
| HS 850920850920 | 49,566 | +400.5% |
| Storage heating radiators851621 | 47,907 | +8.5% |
| HS 761511761511 | 42,581 | +46.6% |
| Waste, parings and scrap, of other plastics391590 | 37,586 | +24.5% |
| HS 540410540410 | 33,115 | -11.4% |
| Overhead traveling cranes on fixed support842611 | 31,327 | +99.7% |
| Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics, sports footwear640411 | 30,849 | +137.6% |
Fastest growing
| Product (HS code) | Shipments | QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices854340 | 25,716 | +406.8% |
| HS 850920850920 | 49,566 | +400.5% |
| Briefs and panties of cotton610821 | 18,636 | +254.2% |
| Other seats, with metal frames, other940179 | 17,913 | +249.2% |
| Wallpaper base (hanging paper)480240 | 28,540 | +232.5% |
Steepest declines
Among categories with at least 1,000 shipments this quarter and 500 the prior quarter, across the 100 highest-volume HS codes.
Top origin countries
| Country | Shipments | QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,630,382 | +18.5% |
| VIET NAM | 163,117 | +5.1% |
| INDIA | 111,592 | +2.3% |
| GERMANY | 95,415 | +16.1% |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 94,162 | +7.3% |
| ITALY | 76,345 | +23.5% |
| THAILAND | 70,867 | +17.1% |
| TAIWAN | 62,894 | +9.5% |
| JAPAN | 52,021 | +9.7% |
| INDONESIA | 42,044 | +13.4% |
Busiest U.S. ports
| Port of entry | Shipments | QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,637,529 | +5.8% |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 785,721 | +86.5% |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 425,334 | +4.3% |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 186,991 | +3.3% |
| HOUSTON, TX | 175,875 | +7.9% |
| NORFOLK, VA | 115,598 | +2.8% |
| TACOMA, WA | 114,196 | +19.0% |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 80,135 | +2.7% |
| OAKLAND, CA | 67,869 | +2.8% |
| SEATTLE, WA | 67,488 | +3.3% |
Largest importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 28,964 |
| DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY | 18,207 |
| CATERPILLAR INC | 10,509 |
| HOME DEPOT USA | 9,542 |
| OLD NAVY LLC | 8,326 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC | 7,601 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE CANADA LTD | 5,472 |
| THE GAP INC | 5,371 |
| WALMART INC | 5,181 |
| CHIQUITA FRESH NORTH AMERICA L L C | 4,693 |
Largest suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 1,464,260 |
| PT MAERSK LOGISTICS INDONESIA | 5,809 |
| UNION DE BANANEROS ECUATORIANOS S A | 5,305 |
| SEACO SHIPPING SA | 5,013 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 4,868 |
| HANGZHOUYIDESUPPLYCHAI MANAGEMENT | 4,303 |
| MERCEDES BENZ AG | 4,024 |
| REFAT GARMENTS LTD | 3,677 |
| SAILUN GROUP | 3,332 |
| HONGKONG MILLEY LIMITED | 3,215 |
Methodology & citation
Figures are counts of U.S. Customs bill of lading records for ocean freight arriving at U.S. ports between April 2026 and June 2026. Product categories are 6-digit Harmonized System subheadings. Quarter-over-quarter compares Q1 2026, year-over-year compares Q2 2025. Shipment counts are records, not TEU or customs value.
This report is free to cite with attribution: “ImportDoor, State of U.S. Imports: Q2 2026 — U.S. Customs bill of lading data”, linked to this page.