U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics@bls · official source
U.S. import prices up 0.8% in March on higher nonfuel prices; export prices rise 1.6%
· via BLS
Key points
- U.S. import prices rose 0.8 percent in March, following increases of 0.9 percent in February and 0.6 percent in January.
- Nonfuel import prices advanced 2.8 percent on a 12-month basis.
- Import prices for nonfuel industrial supplies and materials increased 1.6 percent in March, after a 2.2-percent advance in February.
- The price index for agricultural exports increased 3.4 percent over the past 12 months, as higher prices for soybeans; other foods and food preparations; and meat more than offset lower prices for corn.
- U.S. Import and Export Price Index data for April 2026 are scheduled for release on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Official source
BLSApr 15, 2026Official release ↗
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