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U.S. Imports
$457.9M
U.S. Exports
$189.9M
Deficit of $268.0M (net importer)
The United States imported $457.9M/month and exported $189.9M/month with Nicaragua as of February 2026, covering 198 product categories.
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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.
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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Imports
Exports
| $17.9M |
| 5 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $7.8M |
| 6 | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE | $4.4M |
| 7 | SOYBEAN OILCAKE & OTH SOLID RESIDUE, WH/NOT GROUND | $4.2M |
| 8 | MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FROZEN | $4.0M |
| 9 | SMARTPHONES | $3.8M |
| 10 | COTTON, NOT CARDED OR COMBED | $3.8M |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$728.0M
Services Imports
$555.0M