ISM's Imports Index registered 49% in November, which is 0.5 %age point lower than the 49.5% reported in October. This is the second month of contraction in the index following 25 consecutive months of growth.

The five industries reporting growth in imports during the month of November are Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; and Computer & Electronic Products. The five industries reporting a decrease in imports during November are Textile Mills; Primary Metals; Paper Products; Machinery; and Chemical Products. Eight industries reported no change in imports in November compared to October.