Imports of goods and services in Paraguay
Paraguay: Imports of goods and services 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
95th
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$, in 1975.
That places Paraguay 95th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | 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% |
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 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
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- 94 Georgia 20.33 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 96 Uruguay 19.51 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 97 Honduras 19.47 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 98 Syrian Arab Republic 19.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 8.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4001 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,812 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -40.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -39.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 13.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 878.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 6.17 million current LCU per person (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 95th 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.