In 2023, Nicaragua’s number one most exported product was gold. This raw, semi-manufactured or powdered commodity contributed approximately 1.1 billion U.S. dollars to the Nicaraguan total export value. At around 609 million dollars, coffee was the second most exported product in Nicaragua. It was followed by frozen, fresh, and refrigerated bovine meats that, combined, made up roughly 690 million dollars of the exported value for this Central American country. In addition to being the most important export products for Nicaragua, both gold and coffee, were among the top ten most exported goods in Central America.

Nicaragua’s leading trade partners

Whereas several Central American countries were among the lead trading partners of Nicaragua, it was the United States that led the list. The United States was by far the main trade partner of Nicaragua, both in terms of import and export, exceeding a total trade value of 6.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. In the case of China, however, the trade balance is rather uneven, as Nicaragua imported significantly more than it exported. This means that China is among the top ten main destinations of Nicaraguan exports, but not on the list of origin countries regarding imports.

Decline in Nicaraguan trade balance

The above-mentioned gap between import and export value in the case of China becomes even more relevant when looking at the trade balance of goods in Nicaragua over the past 10 years. Despite experiencing small fluctuations, Nicaragua has not registered a single trade surplus (positive trade balance) since 2012. The trade deficit in 2022 has, however, only slightly increased compared to the previous year.

Exports in Nicaragua increased to 795.58 USD Million in June from 781.22 USD Million in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Nicaragua Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nicaragua's total Exports in 2023 were valued at US$7.38 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nicaragua's main export partners were: the United States, Mexico and El Salvador. The top three export commodities were: Articles of apparel, knit or crocheted; Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Imports were valued at US$10.91 Billion. In 2023, Nicaragua had a trade deficit of US$3.53 Billion.

In 2023, Nicaragua's main trading partner was the United States. In that year, the trade value with the United States amounted to approximately 6.4 billion U.S. dollars' worth of goods, out of which Nicaragua exported around 3.7 billion U.S. dollars worth of merchandise. Meanwhile, this Central American country imported about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars' worth of merchandise from China.

In 2023, the United States led the list of destination countries for Nicaraguan merchandise exports, with a total export value of nearly 1.6 billion U.S. dollars. El Salvador ranked second, as it was the country of destination of around 465 million U.S. dollars' worth of exports. Nicaragua mainly exports primary goods such as gold, coffee, and meat.

This statistic shows the most important export partner countries for Nicaragua in 2023. In 2023, the most important export partner of Nicaragua was United States, with a share of 51 percent in exports.

In 2023, the exports of primary products as a share of total exports in Nicaragua stood at approximately 61.40 percent. Between 1965 and 2023, the figure dropped by around 33.33 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Nicaragua NI: External Debt: Interest Payments: % of Exports of Goods, Services and Primary Income data was reported at 4.332 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.947 % for 2015. Nicaragua NI: External Debt: Interest Payments: % of Exports of Goods, Services and Primary Income data is updated yearly, averaging 7.446 % from Dec 1977 (Median) to 2016, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.908 % in 1991 and a record low of 1.827 % in 1989. Nicaragua NI: External Debt: Interest Payments: % of Exports of Goods, Services and Primary Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nicaragua – Table NI.World Bank: External Debt: Debt Outstanding, Debt Ratio and Debt Service. Total interest payments to exports of goods, services and primary income. Total interest payment is the sum of interest actually paid in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt, interest paid on short-term debt, and charges to the IMF.; ; World Bank, International Debt Statistics.; Weighted average; The denominator for this indicator in previous versions of Global Development Finance included workers' remittances. Workers' remittances are no longer included.

Nicaragua Exports to United States was US$3.71 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nicaragua Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Nicaragua Energy Balance: Primary: Total Crude: Exports data was reported at 0.000 Barrel th in Jan 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Barrel th for Dec 2024. Nicaragua Energy Balance: Primary: Total Crude: Exports data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Barrel th from Jan 2009 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 193 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Barrel th in Jan 2025 and a record low of 0.000 Barrel th in Jan 2025. Nicaragua Energy Balance: Primary: Total Crude: Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Joint Organisations Data Initiative. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nicaragua – Table NI.JODI.WDB: Energy Balance: Oil. Total = Crude oil + NGL + Other; Goods having physically crossed the national boundaries excluding transit trade, international marine and aviation bunkers. Exports should exclude international marine and aviation bunkers.

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In 2022, the United States was by far the most important export trading partner for knit sweaters in Honduras, with an export value of more than *** billion U.S. dollars. In that year, Honduras's second most important export trading partner for the knitwear products was Nicaragua, with exports amounting to approximately *** million U.S. dollars. Overall, total exports of knit sweaters from Honduras were equal to about **** billion U.S. dollars.

Nicaragua Exports of silicones, in primary forms to United States was US$18 during 2022, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nicaragua Exports of silicones, in primary forms to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Nicaragua Exports of polymers of ethylene, in primary forms to United States was US$59.33 Thousand during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nicaragua Exports of polymers of ethylene, in primary forms to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

Israel Exports to Nicaragua was US$2.27 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Israel Exports to Nicaragua - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

United States Exports of polyethers, expoxides & polyesters, primary forms to Nicaragua was US$1.13 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports of polyethers, expoxides & polyesters, primary forms to Nicaragua - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Nicaragua Exports of acrylic polymers in primary forms to United States was US$3.52 Thousand during 2014, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nicaragua Exports of acrylic polymers in primary forms to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

Nicaragua Exports of silicones, in primary forms to Costa Rica was US$135 during 2022, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nicaragua Exports of silicones, in primary forms to Costa Rica - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

Imports in Nicaragua increased to 1015.71 USD Million in June from 907.20 USD Million in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Nicaragua Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nicaragua Exports of silicones, in primary forms to Panama was US$210 during 2014, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Nicaragua Exports of silicones, in primary forms to Panama - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.