Manufactures exports in Tonga
Tonga: Manufactures exports was 67.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Tonga, 1975–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for manufactures exports in Tonga is 67.5%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 276.0% on the previous year and up 772.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Tonga peaked at 75.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 1977.
That places Tonga 47th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.8% | 5 |
| 1980s | 11.6% | 3.5% | 17.6% | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.7% | 1.4% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.2% | 7.6% | 75.1% | 8 |
| 2020s | 35.1% | 18.0% | 67.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
More private sector data for Tonga
- Food imports 27.5% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 53.8% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 255.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 39.5% (2025)
- Food exports 30.9% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 13.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 90.10 million current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 31.2% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 29.2% (2024)
- Commercial service imports 152.32 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Tonga?
- Manufactures exports in Tonga was 67.5% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 75.1% in 2018.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 1977.
- How does Tonga rank for manufactures exports?
- Tonga ranks 47th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 772.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Manufactures exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufactures comprise commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 5 (chemicals), 6 (basic manufactures), 7 (machinery and transport equipment), and 8 (miscellaneous manufactured goods), excluding division 68 (non-ferrous metals). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.