# U.S. import prices rose 1.1% in September

> The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. import prices increased 1.1% in September 2026. Export prices also rose during the month, by 2.2%.

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- Published: 2026-10-16T16:20:30+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-09
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Import prices were 8.1% higher than a year earlier, while export prices were up 11.6%. The agency said both fuel and nonfuel goods contributed to the monthly import increase; agricultural and nonagricultural items contributed to export gains.

## Data

### Indicators reported by the source

Monthly and 12-month percentage changes in U.S. import and export prices for September 2026.

Methodology: Values are BLS percentage changes. Monthly changes compare with August; annual changes compare with September 2025.

| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Import prices, monthly change, September 2026 (percent) | 1.1 |
| Import prices, year-over-year change (percent) | 8.1 |
| Export prices, monthly change, September 2026 (percent) | 2.2 |
| Export prices, year-over-year change (percent) | 11.6 |

Sources: <https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ximpim_10162026.htm> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/us-import-and-export-prices-accelerate-in-september-2026/data/source-reported-indicators?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/us-import-and-export-prices-accelerate-in-september-2026/data/source-reported-indicators?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics](<https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ximpim_10162026.htm>) (Source checked: 2026-10-16; Published: 2026-10-16)

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