State of U.S. Imports: Q4 2022
U.S. ocean import activity from October 2022 through December 2022, from U.S. Customs bill of lading records.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026
Key findings
- U.S. ocean imports totaled 2,601,698 shipments in Q4 2022, down 14.0% versus Q3 2022 and down 21.5% year-over-year.
- The highest-volume import category was Nonadjustable, and parts thereof (HS 820411), with 72,361 shipments (-7.9% quarter-over-quarter).
- The fastest-growing high-volume category was Cranberries, blueberries and other fruits of the genus Vaccinium (HS 081040), up 127.0% from the prior quarter to 5,217 shipments.
- The steepest decline among high-volume categories was Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber, other (HS 401290), down 76.4% quarter-over-quarter.
- CHINA was the largest origin country with 973,285 shipments — 37.4% of all U.S. ocean imports.
- The busiest U.S. port of entry was LONG BEACH, CA, receiving 469,457 shipments.
- The largest importer by shipment count was IKEA SUPPLY AG, with 35,399 shipments.
Monthly shipment volume
Top import categories
Fastest growing
| Product (HS code) | Shipments | QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberries, blueberries and other fruits of the genus Vaccinium081040 | 5,217 | +127.0% |
| Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale230910 | 6,508 | +85.3% |
| Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8445 or of their auxiliary machinery, card clothing844831 | 12,722 | +81.6% |
| Cotton, carded or combed520300 | 4,877 | +61.9% |
| Imitation jewelry, other711790 | 9,321 | +42.9% |
Steepest declines
| Product (HS code) | Shipments | QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber, other401290 | 3,194 | -76.4% |
| Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof950510 | 3,208 | -54.2% |
| Other articles, other681099 | 3,649 | -40.1% |
| Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted of wool611011 | 4,122 | -39.2% |
| Machinery for making or repairing footwear845320 | 4,608 | -38.3% |
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 | 973,285 | -18.0% |
| GERMANY | 134,680 | -18.2% |
| INDIA | 121,161 | -19.2% |
| VIET NAM | 102,307 | -20.8% |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 95,768 | -12.3% |
| ITALY | 95,405 | -15.3% |
| JAPAN | 82,320 | -2.1% |
| TAIWAN | 80,121 | -12.5% |
| BELGIUM | 58,524 | -12.0% |
| THAILAND | 51,585 | -13.7% |
Busiest U.S. ports
| Port of entry | Shipments | QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 469,457 | -10.1% |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 467,550 | -12.9% |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 416,259 | -11.2% |
| HOUSTON, TX | 167,667 | -13.7% |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 164,117 | -19.2% |
| NORFOLK, VA | 124,740 | -17.8% |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 123,861 | -12.2% |
| TACOMA, WA | 90,592 | -12.1% |
| MIAMI, FL | 76,336 | -3.5% |
| SEATTLE, WA | 71,773 | -44.6% |
Largest importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 35,399 |
| GLOBAL ETRADE SERVICES INC | 27,433 |
| DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY | 15,345 |
| NIKE USA INC | 10,858 |
| LG ELECTRONICS USA | 9,099 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC | 9,098 |
| WALMART INC | 5,800 |
| RTG FURNITURE CORP | 5,685 |
| WAL MART INC | 5,138 |
| CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS LLC | 4,649 |
Largest suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CNE EXPRESS CO | 29,203 |
| FANYF | 26,620 |
| JENNY | 23,749 |
| FUZHOU CHEN SHUOIMPORTEXP CO LTD | 22,091 |
| SHANGHAI SHEN DAIMPORTEXP CO | 15,765 |
| OH_AMI INC | 14,064 |
| SHENZHEN ZESHUN LOGISTICS LIMITED | 10,129 |
| LG ELECTRONICS INC | 9,561 |
| EVER LOYAL GLOBAL CO | 8,986 |
| YANWEN | 7,405 |
Methodology & citation
Figures are counts of U.S. Customs bill of lading records for ocean freight arriving at U.S. ports between October 2022 and December 2022. Product categories are 6-digit Harmonized System subheadings. Quarter-over-quarter compares Q3 2022, year-over-year compares Q4 2021. Shipment counts are records, not TEU or customs value.
This report is free to cite with attribution: “ImportDoor, State of U.S. Imports: Q4 2022 — U.S. Customs bill of lading data”, linked to this page.