Nicaragua Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Nicaragua's imports was $13.2B in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's imports stood at $13.2B in 2025, a rise of +$1.8B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $13.2B by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 109th globally.
Nicaragua’s imports have risen dramatically from a low of US$512,500,000.00 in 1979, the all‑time trough, to US$13,237,060,000.00 in 2025, the highest level recorded over the 49‑year series and the figure that places the country at rank 109 globally. This expansion reflects sustained growth in demand for consumer goods, machinery and agricultural inputs, driven by modest economic diversification and increased participation in regional trade agreements. The 2025 import total is closely aligned with those of peer economies such as Albania (US$13,278,416,769.40) and Sudan (US$13,657,735,876.83), underscoring Nicaragua’s comparable integration into global supply chains despite a smaller domestic market. While the upward trajectory suggests continued openness, future shifts in exchange‑rate stability, fiscal policy or external commodity prices could alter the pace of import growth, making the next decade pivotal for the country’s trade balance.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $15.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $14.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $13.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $13.2B | +$1.8B | #109 |
| 2024 | $11.4B | +$918.5M | #47 |
| 2023 | $10.5B | +$305.8M | #62 |
| 2022 | $10.2B | +$1.9B | #67 |
| 2021 | $8.3B | +$2.4B | #69 |
| 2020 | $6.0B | −$300.0M | #68 |
| 2019 | $6.3B | −$502.7M | #61 |
| 2018 | $6.8B | −$825.4M | #64 |
| 2017 | $7.6B | +$285.9M | #75 |
| 2016 | $7.3B | −$118.1M | #78 |
| 2015 | $7.4B | +$86.3M | #75 |
| 2014 | $7.3B | +$119.4M | #71 |
| 2013 | $7.2B | +$77.5M | #67 |
| 2012 | $7.1B | +$601.2M | #71 |
| 2011 | $6.5B | +$1.3B | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua 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
Nicaragua's imports was $13.2B in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's imports peaked at $13.2B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Nicaragua was $512.5M in 1979.
Nicaragua ranks 109th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's imports is projected to reach $13.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Nicaragua's imports was approximately 13.24 billion ($13.2B) in 2025.
The imports of Nicaragua in 2025 was $13.2B. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_imports,
title = {Nicaragua Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}