Imports of goods and services in Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean: Imports of goods and services was 1.95 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.95 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 6.5%
Rank
21st
of 45 groups
All-time high
1.95 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
11.37 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Latin America & Caribbean, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Latin America & Caribbean is 1.95 trillion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Latin America & Caribbean peaked at 1.95 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 11.37 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places Latin America & Caribbean 21st out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Latin America & Caribbean, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11.37 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 11.66 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 12.74 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1963 | 14.41 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1964 | 14.42 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 14.79 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 16.80 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1967 | 17.33 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 19.36 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1969 | 21.71 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1970 | 23.99 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1971 | 27.57 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1972 | 31.34 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1973 | 40.54 billion current US$ | +29.3% |
| 1974 | 61.54 billion current US$ | +51.8% |
| 1975 | 64.56 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 68.98 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 77.84 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 90.20 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1979 | 106.60 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 133.66 billion current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1981 | 147.09 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 124.14 billion current US$ | -15.6% |
| 1983 | 101.31 billion current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1984 | 107.40 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 105.69 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 110.11 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 119.54 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 143.42 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 151.81 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 176.67 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1991 | 194.22 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 224.46 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1993 | 249.94 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 299.92 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1995 | 331.25 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 366.86 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 425.48 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1998 | 444.52 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 429.91 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 496.40 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2001 | 488.58 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 462.38 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 489.85 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 580.05 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 679.41 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2006 | 792.12 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2007 | 924.92 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 1.12 trillion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 878.55 billion current US$ | -21.6% |
| 2010 | 1.13 trillion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2011 | 1.37 trillion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 1.41 trillion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 1.46 trillion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 1.41 trillion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 1.25 trillion current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 1.18 trillion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 1.29 trillion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 1.41 trillion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 1.37 trillion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 1.13 trillion current US$ | -17.5% |
| 2021 | 1.52 trillion current US$ | +34.3% |
| 2022 | 1.84 trillion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2023 | 1.77 trillion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 1.83 trillion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 1.95 trillion current US$ | +6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.46 billion current US$ | 11.37 billion current US$ | 21.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 59.32 billion current US$ | 23.99 billion current US$ | 106.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 124.42 billion current US$ | 101.31 billion current US$ | 151.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 314.32 billion current US$ | 176.67 billion current US$ | 444.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 691.32 billion current US$ | 462.38 billion current US$ | 1.12 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.33 trillion current US$ | 1.13 trillion current US$ | 1.46 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.67 trillion current US$ | 1.13 trillion current US$ | 1.95 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean
- 18 Belgium 562.00 billion current US$ compare
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- 20 United Arab Emirates 481.85 billion current US$ compare
- 21 Viet Nam 474.00 billion current US$ compare
- 22 Australia 407.49 billion current US$ compare
- 23 Türkiye 400.68 billion current US$ compare
- 24 Brazil 398.32 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Latin America & Caribbean
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,782 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 2.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1354 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,502 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7,621 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 6,410 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1607 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6869 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Imports of goods and services in Latin America & Caribbean was 1.95 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 1.95 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.37 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean rank for imports of goods and services?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 21st out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (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.