Paraguay Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Paraguay's trade balance was $-1.5B in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 38.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's trade balance stood at $-1.5B in 2025, a decline of +$417.2M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-1.5B by 2025. Paraguay ranked 112th globally.
Paraguay's trade balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past six decades, ranging from a peak of $2,355,629,076.78 in 2016 to a trough of -$2,097,283,007.56 in 2022. The country's trade balance has consistently ranked among the most negative globally, with a current value of -$1,496,536,509.00, placing it at #112 globally. This negative trade balance is comparable to that of Timor-Leste, which ranked closest in terms of trade balance, at -$1,473,747,667.93. The considerable decline from Paraguay's 2016 peak suggests a shift in trade dynamics, possibly due to changes in global commodity prices or shifts in regional trade agreements. The continued negative trade balance may be influenced by the ongoing economic recovery from the 2022 trough, although sustained economic growth and structural reforms could potentially alter the trajectory of Paraguay's trade balance in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $-2.4B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $-2.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-1.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $-1.5B | −$417.2M | #112 |
| 2024 | $-1.1B | −$1.8B | #65 |
| 2023 | $743.0M | +$2.8B | #109 |
| 2022 | $-2.1B | −$2.6B | #66 |
| 2021 | $492.2M | −$847.5M | #112 |
| 2020 | $1.3B | +$978.5M | #128 |
| 2019 | $361.2M | −$297.4M | #116 |
| 2018 | $658.6M | −$1.4B | #121 |
| 2017 | $2.1B | −$305.0M | #133 |
| 2016 | $2.4B | +$1.4B | #140 |
| 2015 | $924.9M | +$179.9M | #135 |
| 2014 | $745.0M | −$817.2M | #125 |
| 2013 | $1.6B | +$1.2B | #128 |
| 2012 | $407.9M | −$262.3M | #121 |
| 2011 | $670.3M | −$153.6M | #120 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's trade balance was $-1.5B in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 38.7% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's trade balance peaked at $2.4B in 2016.
The lowest trade balance in Paraguay was $-2.1B in 2022.
Paraguay ranks 112th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's trade balance is projected to reach $-1.5B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of Paraguay in 2025 was $-1.5B. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_trade-balance,
title = {Paraguay Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}