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U.S. Exports
$1.5B
U.S. Imports: $86.8M
Surplus of $1.5B (net exporter)
The United States imported $86.8M/month and exported $1.5B/month with Panama as of April 2026, covering 326 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $1.5B with Panama, exporting 17.7× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Panama of $86.8M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $72.4M.
Panama is a strategic logistics and trade hub in Central America, home to the Panama Canal, which handles a significant share of global maritime trade. The US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), in force since 2012, provides preferential market access for goods and services. Panama's Colón Free Trade Zone is one of the largest free trade zones in the Western Hemisphere, making it a critical transshipment and re-export center.
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The US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) entered into force on October 31, 2012, eliminating tariffs on most US goods and providing enhanced protections for services and investment.
The Colón Free Trade Zone is a major re-export hub where goods, including many of US origin, are imported duty-free and re-exported throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Panama Canal is a critical artery for US maritime trade, particularly for shipments between the US Gulf and East Coasts and Asian markets, influencing shipping costs and transit times for a wide range of commodities.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANE SUGAR, SOLID, RAW, NO ADDED FLAV/COLOR, NESOI | $19.5M |
| 2 | GOLD, NONMONETARY, UNWROUGHT NESOI | $18.2M |
| 3 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $10.5M |
| 4 | WASTE & SCRAP GOLD EXCL SWPNGS CNTNG OTH PREC MTLS | $5.2M |
| 5 | ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS FOR VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 1000 V | $5.0M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $572.6M |
| 2 | CRUDE OIL FROM PETROLEUM AND BITUMINOUS MINERALS | $337.8M |
| 3 | LT OILS, PREPS GT=70% PETROLEUM/BITUM NT BIODIESEL | $112.4M |
| 4 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS |
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| $103.9M |
| 5 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $62.5M |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$3.4B
Services Imports
$2.8B