Trinidad and Tobago Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Trinidad and Tobago's imports was $11.4B in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 11.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's imports stood at $11.4B in 2025, a rise of +$1.2B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $11.4B by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 114th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s imports have expanded dramatically since the earliest World Bank record in 1975, when the island nation recorded a low of 855,425,411.16 dollars, to a 2025 level of 11,430,203,411.63 dollars, placing it 114th globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2013 at 11,956,312,931.96 dollars, reflecting a period of robust demand for fuel, manufactured goods and foodstuffs that coincided with high global oil prices and expanding domestic consumption. Over the 51‑year span, the growth rate outpaced many comparators; for example, Jamaica’s 2025 imports stood at 11,391,861,436.20 dollars, slightly lower than Trinidad and Tobago’s figure, while Moldova recorded 12,155,057,286.49 dollars. The sustained increase suggests that unless structural shifts such as diversification of the energy sector or trade policy reforms occur, imports are likely to continue rising, albeit at a moderated pace as the economy adapts to global supply‑chain dynamics.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $12.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $12.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $11.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $11.4B | +$1.2B | #114 |
| 2024 | $10.3B | +$1.0B | #43 |
| 2023 | $9.2B | −$1.7B | #56 |
| 2022 | $11.0B | +$2.3B | #71 |
| 2021 | $8.6B | +$1.9B | #70 |
| 2020 | $6.8B | −$1.2B | #72 |
| 2019 | $8.0B | −$1.2B | #72 |
| 2018 | $9.1B | −$400.2M | #78 |
| 2017 | $9.5B | −$277.9M | #83 |
| 2016 | $9.8B | −$622.6M | #89 |
| 2015 | $10.4B | −$255.1M | #89 |
| 2014 | $10.7B | −$1.3B | #89 |
| 2013 | $12.0B | +$124.0M | #89 |
| 2012 | $11.8B | +$793.6M | #92 |
| 2011 | $11.0B | +$4.2B | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's imports was $11.4B in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's imports peaked at $12.0B in 2013.
The lowest imports in Trinidad and Tobago was $855.4M in 1975.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 114th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's imports is projected to reach $11.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Trinidad and Tobago's imports was approximately 11.43 billion ($11.4B) in 2025.
The imports of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was $11.4B. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_imports,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}