BCN reports: Balance of Payments Results Fourth Quarter 2025
The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) published the Balance of Payments Results Report for the fourth quarter of 2025, which recorded exports of goods and services of US$2,251.0 million.
TL;DR
- In Q4 2025, Nicaragua's exports reached US$2,251.0 million, and imports were US$3,063.7 million, creating a deficit of US$812.7 million.
- For the full year 2025, exports grew 14.6% to US$9,319.6 million, with significant increases in agricultural and mining goods.
- Imports rose 8.1% to US$12,184.9 million in 2025, driven by increased demand for consumer and capital goods.
- The annual trade deficit decreased by 8.6% to US$2,865.2 million in 2025.
- The current account registered a surplus of US$2,101.6 million in 2025, up from US$984.8 million in 2024.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) gross inflows were US$3,059.2 million in 2025, with a net accumulated flow of US$1,502.5 million.
- Central Bank of Nicaragua reserve assets increased by US$2,166.1 million in 2025.