The trade balance surplus accumulated over the past twelve months reached a new high of US$24.152 billion as of January 2025, the
On a monthly basis, a trade surplus of US$1.804 billion was recorded in January of this year, US$331 million higher than in the same month of 2024.
The issuing entity reported that exports in January of this year totaled US$6.693 billion, a 23.9% increase compared to the same month in 2024.
The BCR stated that imports grew 24.5% to US$4.89 billion in January 2025, mainly reflecting higher volumes across all categories and, to a lesser extent, rising prices of consumer and capital goods.