Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Paraguay
Paraguay: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
20.24 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
96th
of 200 countries
All-time high
20.24 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
282.40 million BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Imports of goods and services in Paraguay, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Paraguay stood at 20.24 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 70.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Paraguay peaked at 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 282.40 million BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Paraguay 96th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 282.40 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 294.20 million BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 432.10 million BoP, current US$ | +46.9% |
| 1978 | 527.60 million BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1979 | 731.30 million BoP, current US$ | +38.6% |
| 1980 | 840.40 million BoP, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 976.30 million BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1982 | 961.60 million BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 708.80 million BoP, current US$ | -26.3% |
| 1984 | 861.00 million BoP, current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1985 | 839.60 million BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 1.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.7% |
| 1987 | 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 1.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 1.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +64.4% |
| 1991 | 2.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 2.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 3.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.5% |
| 1994 | 4.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1995 | 5.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1996 | 4.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 4.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 4.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1999 | 3.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -29.0% |
| 2000 | 3.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 2.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 2.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2003 | 2.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 3.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2005 | 4.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2006 | 5.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.1% |
| 2007 | 6.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 9.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.9% |
| 2009 | 7.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.3% |
| 2010 | 10.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.5% |
| 2011 | 13.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2012 | 12.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 13.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 13.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 11.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 11.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 13.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 14.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 13.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 10.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2021 | 14.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2022 | 17.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 17.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 18.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.24 billion BoP, current US$, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.96 billion BoP, current US$, 1.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 453.52 million BoP, current US$ | 282.40 million BoP, current US$ | 731.30 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 708.80 million BoP, current US$ | 1.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 14.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Paraguay
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 157.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 48.35 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 144.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 35.31 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0043 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Paraguay?
- Imports of goods and services in Paraguay was 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 20.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 282.40 million BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Paraguay rank for imports of goods and services?
- Paraguay ranks 96th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.