In 2021, imports of petroleum products in Venezuela amounted to ** thousand barrels per day, roughly the same figure reported one year earlier. The South American country's imports of oil products had been on a mostly upward trend until 2018, when figures reached a record high of *** thousand barrels per day. Meanwhile, Venezuela's refinery throughput declined by more than ** percent in the 2010-2021 period.

United States Exports of pharmaceutical products to Venezuela was US$22.89 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports of pharmaceutical products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Venezuela Exports: Petroleum Products: Commerchamp data was reported at 8.000 Barrel/Day th in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.000 Barrel/Day th for 2014. Venezuela Exports: Petroleum Products: Commerchamp data is updated yearly, averaging 12.000 Barrel/Day th from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.000 Barrel/Day th in 2006 and a record low of 8.000 Barrel/Day th in 2015. Venezuela Exports: Petroleum Products: Commerchamp data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Venezuela – Table VE.RB008: Energy Overview: Petroleum Exports. PDVSA is a state owned corporation established in 1975 that controls the nationalized oil industry of Venezuela. Its activities include exploration, production, refining, transport and commerce of hydrocarbons. Th Barrel/Day means the average export volume per day. To calculate the annual figure, multiply the data by 365 days. However, please take note that no products are being exported during Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holiday in Venezuela.

Costa Rica Exports of ceramic products to Venezuela was US$72 Thousand during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Costa Rica Exports of ceramic products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

Top Import Products of Venezuela with Import value and Year on Year growth comparison

Top Export Products of Venezuela with Export value and Year on Year growth comparison

The statistic shows the value of goods exported from Venezuela from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, goods with a value of around **** billion U.S. dollars were exported from Venezuela.

Gambia Imports of ceramic products from Venezuela was US$372 during 2015, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Gambia Imports of ceramic products from Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Gross domestic product (GDP) of Venezuela fell to 43.79 billion U.S. dollars in 2020, down from a 2012 peak of 372.59 U.S. dollars.

Venezuela’s economic capacity

Venezuela is famously the country with the largest oil reserves. However, mismanagement of the economy has led to several economic problems. Most notably, inflation has gotten out of control and has turned into hyperinflation. This represents a complete breakdown in people’s faith in the currency and, to a similar extent, the entire financial system.

The Maduro Diet

President Nicolás Maduro has largely been blamed for the economic situation in Venezuela. Many people have lost weight due to food shortages, which critics refer to as the “Maduro Diet”. In early 2019, opposition leader Juan Guaido declared the Maduro administration illegitimate, plunging the country into a constitutional crisis that divided the diplomatic world. Regardless of the outcome, Venezuela will still have to deal with high inflation, growing national debt, and challenges in infrastructure.

Costa Rica Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Venezuela was US$673 during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Costa Rica Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Oman Exports of ceramic products to Venezuela was US$807.54 Thousand during 2016, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Oman Exports of ceramic products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Costa Rica Exports of pharmaceutical products to Venezuela was US$6.96 Million during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Costa Rica Exports of pharmaceutical products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

New Zealand Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Venezuela was US$6.43 Thousand during 2011, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. New Zealand Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Oman Exports of mineral fuels, oils, distillation products to Venezuela was US$35.06 Thousand during 2015, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Oman Exports of mineral fuels, oils, distillation products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Venezuela Exports of cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations and products was US$379.76 Thousand during 2013, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Venezuela Exports of cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations and products - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Guyana Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Venezuela was US$148 during 2015, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Guyana Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Brazil Exports of ceramic products to Venezuela was US$778.07 Thousand during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Brazil Exports of ceramic products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

Jordan Exports of ceramic products to Venezuela was US$3.52 Thousand during 2010, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Jordan Exports of ceramic products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

Netherlands Exports of pharmaceutical products to Venezuela was US$626.16 Thousand during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Netherlands Exports of pharmaceutical products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

United States Exports of mineral fuels, oils, distillation products to Venezuela was US$2.08 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports of mineral fuels, oils, distillation products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.