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  1. Shipping Air Freight to Panama
  2. How to Ship International Air Freight to Panama
  3. What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Panama
  4. What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Panama
  5. What are the Most Common Export Items to Panama in 2023?

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Shipping Air Freight to Panama

Find the best air freight shipping deals to Panama! Our global logistics solutions simplify shipping to Panama from any location around the world. Whether it's small or heavy freight, our streamlined services ensure worry-free international shipments to Panama. Trust us to handle the details of your shipment while you remain focused on your objectives in Panama.

How to Ship International Air Freight to Panama

To ship international air freight to Panama with ease using Shipixy, make sure your goods are packed and labeled in compliance with shipping regulations. Our reliable service guarantees fast transit times, cost-effectiveness and a commitment to excellence, making it the best way to transport your shipment to Panama on time and in good condition. We'll assist you in preparing all necessary documentation and ensure compliance with Panama's customs regulations. Benefit from our advanced tracking tools to monitor your shipment's progress. Our expertise ensures a hassle-free delivery and distribution process in Panama. Trust Shipixy for a successful shipping experience to Panama.

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What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Panama

Shipping air cargo to Panama? As experts in international shipping, we know how important it is to get your goods to their destination on time and with care. Our personalized quotes ensure you get competitive rates that fit your specific shipping needs. At Shipixy, we are committed to delivering your cargo with excellence, and our transparent pricing means you never have to worry about hidden fees. Trust us for a seamless shipping experience to Panama and say goodbye to shipping worries.

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What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Panama

Shipping air freight to vibrant Panama comes with its own set of hurdles. Navigating the country's complex customs procedures, managing diverse geography and ensuring regulatory compliance can all be challenging. Additionally, cultural differences can create misunderstandings. But with Shipixy as your partner, you don't have to worry. Our expertise in managing Panama's customs, efficient logistics coordination, cultural understanding, and focus on cost-effective shipping make us the ideal partner for successful air freight delivery to Panama.

Challenges when shipping air freight to Panama:

  • Navigating complex and lengthy customs procedures.
  • Managing the diverse geography of the country that ranges from coastal areas to mountains.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance with Panamanian customs and import regulations.
  • Handling language and communication barriers.
  • Coordinating logistics across vast distances within Panama.

Panama is a land of opportunities and possibilities. At Shipixy, we pride ourselves in being the air freight shipping solution for businesses looking to expand their reach to this vibrant country. Our team has extensive knowledge of Panama's customs regulations, ensuring that your shipment clears swiftly. We also tackle the challenging geography of this country, making sure your cargo reaches its final destination on time. With Shipixy, you can trust that your air freight shipments to Panama are in reliable hands.

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What are the Most Common Export Items to Panama in 2023?

Panama has a significant trading relationship with the USA, and the most commonly imported items include:

  1. Electronic equipment and machinery.
  2. Pharmaceutical products and medicines.
  3. Machinery and mechanical appliances.
  4. Optical and photographic equipment.
  5. Iron and steel products.

These import items contribute to Panama's economic development, fulfilling domestic demand and supporting various industries.

Air cargo and logistics in Panama

On the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Panama scored 3.1 out of 5 in 2022, third of 16 in North America on our list, between the United States (3.8) and Antigua and Barbuda (2.9). The average for North America on our list is 2.83.

Airlines registered in Panama flew 144 million ton-kilometers of freight in 2023 (one ton-kilometer is one ton of cargo carried one kilometer).

Its container ports handled 9,570,767 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2024.

The average tariff Panama applied to imports, weighted by trade, was 5.93% in 2022, against 6.60% on average across the 17 countries in North America on our list with data.

Panama scored above the North America average on six of the six components, highest in timeliness of shipments (3.4) and lowest in tracking and tracing (2.9).

Logistics Performance Index scores for Panama, 2022 (1 to 5)
ComponentPanamaAverage, North America
Customs and border clearance32.63
Trade and transport infrastructure3.32.70
Ease of arranging international shipments3.12.82
Logistics services32.81
Tracking and tracing2.92.86
Timeliness of shipments3.43.17

What the United States ships to Panama

U.S. goods exports to Panama totaled $8.9 billion in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, down 16.5% on 2024.

By U.S. goods exports, Panama ranks 6th of 21 in North America on our list, between Guatemala ($10 billion) and Honduras ($7 billion).

The largest increases from 2024 to 2025 were in civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts (up $391.6 million), gas-natural (up $45.5 million) and industrial engines (up $29.8 million).

U.S. exports to Panama by month, 2025
$0$500M$1BJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Panama peaked in September at $881.8 million and were lowest in April at $658 million. July to December accounted for 50.5% of the year's exports. The third quarter (July to September) was the busiest, with $2.3 billion.

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U.S. exports to Panama by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsShare of the year
January 2025$772.4 million8.7%
February 2025$663.6 million7.4%
March 2025$741.4 million8.3%
April 2025$658 million7.4%
May 2025$837.1 million9.4%
June 2025$744.3 million8.3%
July 2025$671.9 million7.5%
August 2025$770 million8.6%
September 2025$881.8 million9.9%
October 2025$774.4 million8.7%
November 2025$710.6 million8%
December 2025$688.8 million7.7%
U.S. goods trade with Panama, 2016 to 2025
$0$5B$10B$15B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

From 2016 to 2025, U.S. exports to Panama rose from $6.1 billion to $8.9 billion, and U.S. imports went from $410 million to $659.5 million. The biggest one-year rise in exports came in 2022, up $3.7 billion (45.5%). The 10-year average was $8.2 billion a year.

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U.S. exports to and imports from Panama by year
YearU.S. exportsChangeU.S. imports
2025$8.914 billion-16.5%$659.5 million
2024$10.67 billion-1.2%$552.8 million
2023$10.8 billion-7.7%$524.3 million
2022$11.7 billion+45.5%$522.8 million
2021$8.04 billion+42.2%$755.4 million
2020$5.655 billion-25%$707.5 million
2019$7.538 billion+12%$439.6 million
2018$6.732 billion+7%$419.5 million
2017$6.29 billion+3.6%$442.5 million
2016$6.069 billionn/a$410 million

Fuel oil, petroleum products, other and civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts were the three largest, at 49.1% of the total. 12 of the 20 categories shrank from 2024, led by crude oil.

U.S. exports to Panama by end-use category, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Fuel oil$1.835 billion20.6%$1.901 billion-3.5%
Petroleum products, other$1.528 billion17.1%$1.654 billion-7.6%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$1.012 billion11.4%$620.7 million+63.1%
Crude oil$505.3 million5.7%$1.607 billion-68.6%
Pharmaceutical preparations$378.6 million4.2%$685.2 million-44.7%
Minimum value shipments$332.7 million3.7%$432.1 million-23%
Toiletries and cosmetics$218.1 million2.4%$223.7 million-2.5%
Gas-natural$197.9 million2.2%$152.3 million+29.9%
Other foods$145.5 million1.6%$131.2 million+10.9%
Corn$139.4 million1.6%$118.4 million+17.7%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Meat, poultry, etc.$138 million1.5%$144.2 million-4.3%
Natural gas liquids$120.9 million1.4%$140 million-13.6%
Dairy products and eggs$109.2 million1.2%$98.12 million+11.3%
Computers$104.6 million1.2%$97.02 million+7.8%
Animal feeds, n.e.c.$104.6 million1.2%$115.1 million-9.1%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$96.26 million1.1%$121.5 million-20.8%
Industrial machines, other$84.38 million0.9%$86.62 million-2.6%
Passenger cars, new and used$77.43 million0.9%$75.94 million+2%
Industrial engines$76.47 million0.9%$46.62 million+64%
Chemicals-other$70.76 million0.8%$76.82 million-7.9%

The United States imported $659.5 million of goods from Panama in 2025, led by U.S. goods returned, and reimports, nonmonetary gold and fish and shellfish (64.6% together). Imports of U.S. goods returned, and reimports were up 29.2% on 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Panama, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$204.5 million31%$158.4 million+29.2%
Nonmonetary gold$140.2 million21.3%$71.03 million+97.4%
Fish and shellfish$81.5 million12.4%$87.65 million-7%
Electric apparatus$29.84 million4.5%$1.231 million+2323.5%
Cane and beet sugar$28.99 million4.4%$40.56 million-28.5%
Generators, accessories$24.44 million3.7%$9.397 million+160.1%
Fruits, frozen juices$21.45 million3.3%$18.93 million+13.3%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$11.07 million1.7%$40.48 million-72.6%
Minimum value shipments$9.946 million1.5%$9.223 million+7.8%
Copper$9.517 million1.4%$11.65 million-18.3%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Industrial supplies, other$9.075 million1.4%$7.921 million+14.6%
Bauxite and aluminum$8.658 million1.3%$8.933 million-3.1%
Other foods$7.508 million1.1%$5.511 million+36.2%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$6.331 million1%$3.133 million+102.1%
Jewelry$6.04 million0.9%$2.04 million+196.1%
Green coffee$5.665 million0.9%$6.021 million-5.9%
Alcoholic beverages, excluding wine$5.554 million0.8%$6.225 million-10.8%
Nontextile floor tiles$4.944 million0.7%$52,618+9296.4%
Finished textile supplies$4.711 million0.7%$6.535 million-27.9%
Toiletries and cosmetics$3.56 million0.5%$6.122 million-41.9%
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