Us Imports Continue Their Decline Into 2026

29 Jan Us Imports Continue Their Decline Into 2026

Whilst ports across the US held onto market share in 2025, which was predominately due to tariff-related frontloading, declining US-bound retail container imports are anticipated to continue well into the upcoming year, according to the Global Port Tracker Report.

Based on a recent survey conducted across 15+ US ports, the Tracker Report has issued projections for the number of incoming retail container imports for the period November through to April 2026, with declines ranging from 8.5% through to 16.8%.

These cargo volumes will likely be impacted by macroeconomic forces in the US including rising inflation, weakened consumer confidence and increasing unemployment. Furthermore, the constantly evolving tariff policies of the Trump administration will see retailers ordering conservatively for the upcoming spring/summer season, further amplifying the decline in US imports through the first half of 2026.

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