Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Samoa
Samoa: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy was 462.21 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Samoa, 1964–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Samoa stood at 462.21 million current US$.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Samoa peaked at 639.97 million current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 7.40 million current US$, in 1967.
That places Samoa 189th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.54 million current US$ | 7.40 million current US$ | 10.14 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1970s | 32.18 million current US$ | 13.10 million current US$ | 69.97 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.24 million current US$ | 35.83 million current US$ | 64.71 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 119.37 million current US$ | 63.84 million current US$ | 161.02 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 256.94 million current US$ | 132.28 million current US$ | 639.97 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 348.67 million current US$ | 311.72 million current US$ | 381.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 392.34 million current US$ | 308.64 million current US$ | 462.21 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 186 French Polynesia 645.75 million current US$ compare
- 187 Grenada 540.49 million current US$ compare
- 188 Micronesia (country) 516.78 million current US$ compare
- 190 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 456.04 million current US$ compare
- 191 Eritrea 436.69 million current US$ compare
- 192 San Marino 432.26 million current US$ compare
More private sector data for Samoa
- Food exports 24.8% (2024)
- Food imports 29.6% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 48.0% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 467.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 38.1% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 39.4% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 24.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 328.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 44.9% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 31.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Samoa?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Samoa was 462.21 million current US$ in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 639.97 million current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.40 million current US$ in 1967.
- How does Samoa rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy?
- Samoa ranks 189th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy are the total merchandise imports by the reporting economy from the rest of the world, as reported in the IMF's Direction of trade database. Data are in current U.S. dollars.