Imports of goods and services in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Imports of goods and services was 9.63 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
9.63 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
123rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
11.96 billion BoP, current US$
in 2013
All-time low
855.42 million BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Imports of goods and services in Trinidad and Tobago, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 9.63 billion BoP, current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 11.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 855.42 million BoP, current US$, in 1975.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 123rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 855.42 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1977 | 1.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1978 | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1979 | 1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1980 | 2.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1981 | 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 3.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 1983 | 3.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 2.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1985 | 2.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.6% |
| 1986 | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1987 | 1.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1988 | 1.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 1.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1992 | 1.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1993 | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 1.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 2.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +43.1% |
| 1996 | 2.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 3.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.6% |
| 1998 | 3.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 3.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 3.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2001 | 3.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 4.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 4.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 5.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2005 | 6.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2006 | 6.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 8.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 9.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 7.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.6% |
| 2010 | 6.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 11.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +60.7% |
| 2012 | 11.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 11.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 10.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 10.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 9.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 9.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 9.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 7.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 6.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2021 | 8.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 10.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.0% |
| 2023 | 9.22 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.0% |
| 2024 | 10.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2025 | 9.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 9.63 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 66.46 billion BoP, current US$, 14% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 9.63 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.96 billion BoP, current US$, 88% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 855.42 million BoP, current US$ | 1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 120 Guinea 10.23 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 121 Cameroon 10.18 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 122 Lao People's Democratic Republic 9.93 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 124 Kosovo 9.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 124 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 9.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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More economy & growth data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -390.11 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.015 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -285.22 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -794.39 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -75.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0306 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -580.8 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -10.46 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Imports of goods and services in Trinidad and Tobago was 9.63 billion BoP, current US$ 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 11.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 855.42 million BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for imports of goods and services?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 123rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.