Containerised cargo imports into the US from Asia have continued to grow over
the last 7 years despite the introduction of US import tariffs since 2018.
Overall cargo growth grew by 3.5% on a compounded basis between 2017 and 2024
with all Asian origins recording positive cargo growth, including China that
posted growth of 0.8% during the period.
Although China’s share of total US imports from Asia decreased from 70.4% in
2017 to 58.9% in 2024, it remains the largest origin country of containe