Guatemala Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Guatemala's imports was $41.3B in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 16.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's imports stood at $41.3B in 2025, a rise of +$5.8B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $41.3B by 2025. Guatemala ranked 70th globally.
Guatemala's imports have exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 49 years, with a notable trough in 1986 at 1,045,800,000.00, likely due to economic instability in the region. Since then, imports have steadily increased, culminating in an all-time peak of 41,341,723,359.00 in 2025. This growth is comparable to that of peer countries such as Ecuador, which also experienced a similar trajectory. In contrast, the Democratic Republic of Congo's imports have surpassed Guatemala's, reaching 44,852,424,959.82. Guatemala's latest imports figure of 41,341,723,359.00 ranks 70th globally, indicating a moderate position among countries. The country's increasing reliance on imports may be driven by a growing demand for consumer goods and raw materials. A potential shift in trade policies or economic instability in key trading partners could alter Guatemala's import trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $49.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $45.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $41.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $41.3B | +$5.8B | #70 |
| 2024 | $35.6B | +$2.5B | #81 |
| 2023 | $33.1B | −$887.5M | #98 |
| 2022 | $33.9B | +$6.6B | #108 |
| 2021 | $27.3B | +$8.1B | #108 |
| 2020 | $19.3B | −$2.3B | #107 |
| 2019 | $21.5B | +$356.4M | #104 |
| 2018 | $21.2B | +$1.4B | #103 |
| 2017 | $19.8B | +$1.5B | #107 |
| 2016 | $18.2B | −$444.4M | #110 |
| 2015 | $18.7B | −$594.0M | #109 |
| 2014 | $19.3B | +$904.8M | #107 |
| 2013 | $18.4B | +$495.2M | #104 |
| 2012 | $17.9B | +$886.1M | #105 |
| 2011 | $17.0B | +$2.6B | #108 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's imports was $41.3B in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 16.2% increase from the previous year.
Guatemala's imports peaked at $41.3B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Guatemala was $1.0B in 1986.
Guatemala ranks 70th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's imports is projected to reach $41.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Guatemala's imports was approximately 41.34 billion ($41.3B) in 2025.
The imports of Guatemala in 2025 was $41.3B. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_imports,
title = {Guatemala Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}