US container imports from 10 major Asian economies increased 14.9% year-on-year in June, reaching 1.77 million TEUs, according to Descartes Datamyne statistics based on US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data. Compared with May, imports from Asia rose 1%. Overall, US container imports reached 2.43 million TEUs in June, representing a 9.6% increase compared with the same month last year. During the first six months of 2026, the United States imported 10.06 million TEUs from the 10 Asian countries and regions, up 2.1% year-on-year. Total US container imports reached 13.92 million TEUs, an increase of 0.3%. China remained the largest source of US imports, accounting for 5.08 million TEUs during the first half of the year. However, volumes declined 1.3% compared with the same period in 2025. Vietnam continued its rapid expansion, with exports to the United States reaching 1.53 million TEUs, a 25.1% year-on-year increase. Imports from Thailand also recorded strong growth, rising 26.2% to 437,042 TEUs. Meanwhile, imports from South Korea fell 5.2% to 1.16 million TEUs, while shipments from India declined 8.4% to 422,303 TEUs. The latest figures highlight the continued diversification of US sourcing across Asia, with Southeast Asian exporters gaining market share as imports from China continue to soften. The post US container imports from Asia rise 14.9% in June as Vietnam continues strong growth appeared first on Container News .