United States Imports from Iran

The United States' imports from Iran rose to $6.29 million in 2024, up from $2.27 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 177.4% ($4.02 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from Iran were Works of art, antiques ($4.71 million), Beverages, spirits, vinegar ($1.18 million), Printed books, newspapers, printed matter ($365,181).

United States had a trade surplus with Iran that rose to $84.55M in 2024 from $56.75M in 2023. This is an increase of 49% ($27.81 million).

Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

United States Imports from Iran by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US imports from Iran by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank	Imported Goods	Import Value (USD) ↓	Year
1	Works of art, antiques	$4.71M	2024
2	Beverages, spirits, vinegar	$1.18M	2024
3	Printed books, newspapers, printed matter	$365,181	2024
4	Edible vegetables, roots, tubers	$28,873	2024
5	Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics	$5,731	2024
6	Carpets and textile floor coverings	$2,178	2024
7	Rubber and rubber articles	$505	2024

United States Imports from Iran (1991-2024)

The table below shows historical data for US imports from Iran by year, expressed in Million USD.

Year	Import Value (Million USD)
2024	6.29
2023	2.27
2022	11.23
2021	1.29
2020	3.92
2019	1.44
2018	72.72
2017	64.63
2016	90.05
2015	11.84
2013	2.22
2012	2.14
2011	1.04
2010	97.16
2009	68.67
2008	105.53
2007	178.22
2006	162.02
2005	179.38
2004	156.35
2003	166.98
2002	162.59
2001	143.38
2000	168.77
1999	2.40
1998	0.03
1997	0.15
1996	0.01
1995	0.19
1994	0.90
1993	0.19
1992	0.80
1991	260.39