Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$474.4M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$219.1M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$255.4M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $474.4M from Nicaragua and exported $219.1M to it, across 357 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.2B from Nicaragua and exported $2.5B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $255.4M with Nicaragua, importing 2.2× as much as it exported.
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America and participates in CAFTA-DR, giving it preferential access to the US market. Key exports to the US include apparel, coffee, beef, gold, and sugar, while the US exports machinery, refined petroleum, and cereals to Nicaragua. Managua is the capital and primary commercial center, and the country's low labor costs have attracted significant textile and apparel investment.
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Yes, Nicaragua is a CAFTA-DR member, granting preferential tariff treatment on most goods traded with the United States.
Nicaragua's leading exports to the US include knit and woven apparel, coffee, beef, gold, and refined sugar.
Importers should monitor US government advisories, as political and regulatory conditions in Nicaragua can affect trade compliance, sanctions exposure, and supply chain risk assessments.
The top U.S. imports from Nicaragua are Nonmonetary Gold, Unwrought (Non-Powder), Insulated Wiring Sets for Vehicles (Aircraft & Ships) and Knit Cotton T-Shirts, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $114.4M | |
| 2 | $80.0M | |
| 3 | $35.8M | |
| 4 | $32.5M | |
| 5 | $31.4M | |
| 6 | $30.0M | |
| 7 | $23.1M | |
| 8 | $15.2M | |
| 9 | $13.9M | |
| 10 | $11.2M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.9M | |
| 2 | $26.6M | |
| 3 | $23.7M | |
| 4 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $9.0M |
| 5 | $7.6M | |
| 6 | $6.2M | |
| 7 | $5.6M | |
| 8 | $5.4M | |
| 9 | $4.0M | |
| 10 | $3.3M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$630.0M
Services Imports
$500.0M