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U.S. Imports
$414.6M
U.S. Exports
$215.9M
Deficit of $198.7M (net importer)
The United States imported $414.6M/month and exported $215.9M/month with Nicaragua as of April 2026, covering 283 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $198.7M with Nicaragua, importing 1.9× 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.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOLD, NONMONETARY, UNWROUGHT NESOI | $105.9M |
| 2 | INSULATED WIRING SETS FOR VEHICLES SHIPS AIRCRAFT | $50.7M |
| 3 | COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED | $43.5M |
| 4 | CIGARS, CHEROOTS & CIGARILLOS, CONTAINING TOBACCO | $30.3M |
| 5 | T-SHIRTS, SINGLETS, TANK TOPS ETC, KNIT ETC COTTON | $24.3M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $28.3M |
| 2 | CORN (MAIZE), OTHER THAN SEED CORN | $26.1M |
| 3 | CRUDE OIL FROM PETROLEUM AND BITUMINOUS MINERALS | $21.5M |
| 4 | LT OILS, PREPS GT=70% PETROLEUM/BITUM NT BIODIESEL | $17.6M |
| 5 | SOYBEAN OILCAKE & OTH SOLID RESIDUE, WH/NOT GROUND | $11.3M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$728.0M
Services Imports
$555.0M