Guyana Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Guyana's imports was $12.5B in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 14.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Guyana's imports stood at $12.5B in 2025, a rise of +$1.6B from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $12.5B by 2025. Guyana ranked 111th globally.
Guyana's imports have experienced significant fluctuations over the 42-year period, with the country's reliance on foreign goods varying greatly. The all-time peak in imports, which occurred in 2025, reached 12,544,147,201.55, a substantial increase from the earliest recorded value of 347,450,980.53 in 1977. Conversely, the all-time trough was observed in 1984 with imports valued at 300,686,010.95. When compared to its peers, Guyana's imports in 2025 were closer in value to those of Mozambique, with imports valued at 12,628,543,953.61, than to Zimbabwe, which reported slightly lower imports of 12,459,325,761.92. The trend of increasing imports suggests a growing reliance on foreign goods, but a decline in global commodity prices or a shift in trade agreements could potentially alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $14.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $12.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $12.5B | +$1.6B | #111 |
| 2023 | $11.0B | +$3.9B | #64 |
| 2022 | $7.0B | +$444.6M | #54 |
| 2021 | $6.6B | +$2.6B | #62 |
| 2020 | $3.9B | −$1.3B | #52 |
| 2019 | $5.3B | +$2.0B | #57 |
| 2018 | $3.3B | +$1.3B | #42 |
| 2017 | $2.0B | +$146.6M | #32 |
| 2016 | $1.9B | +$78.4M | #32 |
| 2015 | $1.8B | −$441.4M | #29 |
| 2014 | $2.2B | −$160.1M | #32 |
| 2013 | $2.4B | −$145.5M | #34 |
| 2012 | $2.5B | +$318.8M | #38 |
| 2011 | $2.2B | +$441.4M | #34 |
| 2010 | $1.8B | +$311.1M | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana 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
Guyana's imports was $12.5B in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 14.5% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's imports peaked at $12.5B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Guyana was $300.7M in 1984.
Guyana ranks 111th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's imports is projected to reach $12.5B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Guyana's imports was approximately 12.54 billion ($12.5B) in 2025.
The imports of Guyana in 2025 was $12.5B. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_imports,
title = {Guyana Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}