Nicaragua
U.S. Trade with Nicaragua in 2023
Export Market Rank
#38 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$471.33 Million
3-Year Average
$482.48 Million
Compound Average Growth
8.3% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Nicaragua in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $95.04 Million | 316,190 | $70.19 Million | 229% |
| Soybean Meal | $94.9 Million | 179,575 | $56.86 Million | 139% |
| Rice | $50.6 Million | 115,678 | $23.15 Million | 3823% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $40.84 Million | 12,859 | $19.62 Million | 833% |
| Cotton | $26.46 Million | 11,428 | $14.01 Million | 3334% |
| Dairy Products | $23.84 Million | 7,173 | $13.72 Million | 105% |
| Wheat | $21.19 Million | 62,606 | $13.85 Million | 139% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $21.08 Million | 14,612 | $9.49 Million | 235% |
| Food Preparations | $19.89 Million | 5,129 | $12.48 Million | 50% |
| Tobacco | $14.81 Million | 586 | $5.58 Million | 186% |
Data and Analysis
This report describes Nicaraguan regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural products. As of June 2024, there had been no major changes to the regulatory regime since the 2023 report.
This report provides information on export certification requirements for U.S. food and agricultural exports to Nicaragua. There were no significant changes to required export certificates since the 2023 report.
The Nicaraguan Institute of Agricultural Protection and Health enforces a unique interpretation of a regional technical food safety regulation for imported meat that occasionally results in rejections of U.S. pork and chicken meat shipments. This...
News and Features
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today announced the United States is investing $455 million to strengthen global food security and international capacity-building efforts.
USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor arrived in Panama City today to launch an agribusiness trade mission. Taylor and a delegation of representatives from agribusiness and farm organizations and state departments of agriculture look to develop stronger ties and build economic partnerships between the United States and Panama and markets throughout CAFTA-DR region.