U.S. wholesale trade sales fell sharply in June 2026, reversing the strong gains recorded a month earlier. Month-over-month, sales declined by 3.0%, a notable turnaround from May’s 3.5% increase, according to data updated on 6 August 2026.
The figures highlight a sudden shift in momentum within the wholesale sector. While May 2026 had marked solid month-over-month growth compared with April, June’s contraction indicates that demand or inventory dynamics may have cooled quickly heading into the summer. The comparison is based on changes from one month to the next, with the latest reading measuring June’s performance against May, and the previous figure reflecting May’s change versus April.
