Retail in United States
64 verified figures for United States, covering 24 indicators from 3 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
United States compared
| Measure | United States | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containerized import volume | 2.3 million TEUUnited States · July 2026 | — | 2.3 million TEUUnited States · July 2026 |
| Containerized import volume (annual) | 12.7 million TEUUnited States · as of 30 Jun 2026 | — | 12.7 million TEUUnited States · as of 30 Jun 2026 |
| Containerized import volume (quarterly) | 12.7 million TEUUnited States · Q1 2026 | — | 12.7 million TEUUnited States · Q1 2026 |
| Containerized import volume, year-on-year growth | -3.9%United States · July 2026 | — | -3.9%United States · July 2026 |
| Containerized import volume, year-on-year growth (annual) | 1.1%United States · as of 30 Jun 2026 | — | 1.1%United States · as of 30 Jun 2026 |
| Containerized import volume, year-on-year growth (quarterly) | 1.1%United States · Q1 2026 | — | 1.1%United States · Q1 2026 |
The short version
Key takeaways
Economy
- Retail industry GDP contribution in United States (snapshot) stood at 5.3 trillion USD as of 30 July 2026 (NRF). NRF ↗ T2 National
- Total retail sales in United States totalled 763.6 billion USD in July 2026 (Census Bureau). Census Bureau ↗ T1 Official
- Retail sales growth rate in United States came in at 48.5% in 2025 (NRF). NRF ↗ T2 National
- Total retail sales, year-on-year growth in United States came in at 5% in July 2026 (Census Bureau). Census Bureau ↗ T1 Official
- Total retail sales, month-on-month growth in United States came in at -0.6% in July 2026 (Census Bureau). Census Bureau ↗ T1 Official
Other
- Containerized import volume in United States (annual) totalled 25.4 million TEU in 2025 (NRF). NRF ↗ T2 National
- Retail employment in United States stood at 55 million as of 14 September 2026 (NRF). NRF ↗ T2 National
- Containerized import volume, year-on-year growth in United States (annual) came in at -0.3% in 2025 (NRF). NRF ↗ T2 National
- Maximum EV charger power output in United States totalled 400 kilowatts as of 21 August 2026 (Walmart). Walmart ↗ T2 National
- Maximum fast-charging stalls per EV charging location in United States stood at 16 as of 21 August 2026 (Walmart). Walmart ↗ T2 National
The complete table
Retail data for United States
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
64 data points across 24 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
IndicatorPeriodValueSourceType
Containerized import volume +15 more July 20262.3 million TEUNRFT22026actual→
- January 20272.09 million TEUNRFT22027forecast→
- December 20262.03 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- December 20262.06 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- November 20262 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- November 20262.03 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- October 20262.11 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- October 20262.13 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- September 20262.31 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- September 20262.16 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- August 20262.29 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- August 20262.22 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- July 20262.21 million TEUNRFT22026forecast→
- June 20262.23 million TEUNRFT22026actual→
- May 20262.24 million TEUNRFT22026actual→
- May 20262.24 million TEUNRFT22026actual→
Containerized import volume (annual) +5 more as of 30 Jun 202612.7 million TEUNRFT22026actual→
Containerized import volume (quarterly)Q1 202612.7 million TEUNRFT22026actual→
Containerized import volume, year-on-year growth +13 more July 2026-3.9%NRFT22026actual→
- January 2027-1%NRFT22027forecast→
- December 20261.1%NRFT22026forecast→
- December 20262.5%NRFT22026forecast→
- November 2026-0.9%NRFT22026forecast→
- November 20260.3%NRFT22026forecast→
- October 20261.7%NRFT22026forecast→
- October 20262.7%NRFT22026forecast→
- September 20269.6%NRFT22026forecast→
- September 20262.8%NRFT22026forecast→
- August 2026-1.3%NRFT22026forecast→
- August 2026-4.2%NRFT22026forecast→
- July 2026-7.6%NRFT22026forecast→
- June 202613.2%NRFT22026actual→
Containerized import volume, year-on-year growth (annual) +3 more as of 30 Jun 20261.1%NRFT22026actual→
Containerized import volume, year-on-year growth (quarterly)Q1 20261.1%NRFT22026actual→
Marketplace net sales growthQ2 202650%WalmartT22026actual→
Maximum EV charger power outputas of 21 Aug 2026400 kilowattsWalmartT22026actual→
Maximum fast-charging stalls per EV charging locationas of 21 Aug 202616WalmartT22026actual→
Minimum fast-charging stalls per EV charging locationas of 21 Aug 20268WalmartT22026actual→
Pharmacy legislation comparable sales impactQ2 2026-125 basis pointsWalmartT22026actual→
Price rollbacks countQ2 202611,000WalmartT22026actual→
Retail employment +3 more as of 14 Sep 202655 millionNRFT22026actual→
Retail industry GDP contribution (snapshot)as of 30 Jul 20265.3 trillion USDNRFT22026actual→
Retail sales growth rate202548.5%NRFT22025actual→
Rotisserie chicken purse retail priceas of 1 Sep 20265.97 USDWalmartT22026actual→
States with EV fast chargingas of 21 Aug 202620WalmartT22026actual→
Store-fulfilled delivery growthQ2 202640%WalmartT22026actual→
Stores with EV fast chargingas of 21 Aug 2026100WalmartT22026actual→
Tariff refunds receivedQ2 20262.9 billion USDWalmartT22026actual→
Total retail salesJuly 2026763.6 billion USDCensus BureauT12026estimate→
Total retail sales, month-on-month growth +1 more July 2026-0.6%Census BureauT12026estimate→
- June 20260.2%Census BureauT12026estimate→
Total retail sales, year-on-year growthJuly 20265%Census BureauT12026estimate→
Total retail sales, year-on-year growth (quarterly)Q2 20266.3%Census BureauT12026estimate→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Retail Trade Press release | Census Bureau | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Advance Estimates of U.S. Retail and Food Services | 5 |
| Import Cargo’s Peak Season Not Over Yet Press release | NRF | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Import Cargo’s Peak Season Not Over Yet | 20 |
| Import Cargo’s Early Peak Season is Winding Down Press release | NRF | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Press Release | 22 |
| NRF Foundation Names The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2027 Press release | NRF | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | About NRF | 1 |
| NRF Names Former Federal Prosecutor as SVP and General Counsel Press release | NRF | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | About NRF | 1 |
| NRF Recognizes Jay Schottenstein of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. as The Visionary 2027 Press release | NRF | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | About NRF | 1 |
| Retailers See Fraud Schemes Evolve as Shoplifting Declines, NRF Study Finds Press release | NRF | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | About NRF | 2 |
| NRF 2026 Hot 25 List Highlights Fastest-Growing Retailers Press release | NRF | T2 National | — | 15 Sep 2026 | NRF 2026 Hot 25 List Highlights Fastest-Growing Retailers | 1 |
| Walmart Serves Up a Limited-Edition Rotisserie Chicken Purse for National Chicken Month Press release | Walmart | T2 National | 31 Aug 2026 | 15 Sep 2026 | Walmart Serves Up a Limited-Edition Rotisserie Chicken Purse for National Chicken Month | 1 |
| Walmart Energizes 100th Store with EV Fast Charging in Monument, CO Press release | Walmart | T2 National | 21 Aug 2026 | 15 Sep 2026 | A Charging Experience Built Around the Customer; Walmart Energizes 100th Store with EV Fast Charging in Monument, CO | 5 |
| Walmart Releases Q2 FY27 Earnings Press release | Walmart | T2 National | 20 Aug 2026 | 15 Sep 2026 | Walmart U.S.; Delivering value and convenience | 5 |
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StatOrigin. (2026). Retail in United States: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/retail/united-states