The International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) provides information on Tuvalu’s exports, re-exports and imports of goods between Tuvalu, and the rest of the world. The administrative data used to compile the release is supplied by the Tuvalu Customs department through the online ASYCUDA system.
The Tuvalu CSD compiles the IMTS reports on a quarterly basis with the aim of providing users with reliable trade statistics that reflects Tuvalu’s trade performance, structural trends, and key trading partners in order to support evidence-based economic planning, policy formulation and monitoring.
Imports
The value of Imports fluctuated widely, showing strong dependence on seasonal procurement. The highest import was recorded in July 2024 while the lowest import was recorded in June 2025. This could be a reflection of irregular timing of major shipments. The figure below shows the top commodities with the greatest contribution to Tuvalu’s import from July 2024 to June 2025.
- XV Base metals & articles thereof – increased by $1.32 M
- IX Wood, cork & articles thereof & plaiting materials – increased by $0.45 M
- X Wood pulp, paper & paperboard & articles thereof – increased by $0.12 M
- XVI Machinery & mechanical & electrical appliances & parts thereof – decreased by $4.8 M
- XX Miscellaneous manufactured articles – decreased by $1.7 M
- XIII Articles of stone, plaster, cement, glass & ceramic products – decreased by $1.2 M
Exports
From July 2024 to June 2025, the highest export was recorded in April 2025 with approximately $87.3 thousands. Some of the top contributors to the performance of exports include V Mineral Products ( $51k) and XVI Machinery & mechanical & electrical appliances & parts thereof ($50k).
Balance of Trade
Tuvalu’s trade balance was consistently in deficit. The deepest monthly trade balance was recorded in July 2024 at $9.51 million deficit whereas in June 2025, Tuvalu’s trade balance decreased to $1.90 million deficit.
Trade Markets
Trade by Partner Country demonstrates a prominent trade link between Tuvalu and its Pacific neighboring countries – approximately 62% of Total Imports were from Australia (30%), Fiji (28%) and New Zealand(4%), comparably 71% of total exports were exported to Fiji.
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