Merchandise Trade Balance in Panama
The merchandise trade balance in Panama averaged USD -7.3 billion in the decade to 2022. The 2022 reading was USD -9.3 billion. For more trade information, visit our dedicated page.
Panama Trade Chart
Note: This chart displays Trade Balance (USD billion) for Panama from 2013 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Panama Trade Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | -7.6 | -2.8 | -3.5 | -6.7 | -11.1 |
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