Merchandise imports in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Merchandise imports was 27.00 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Tuvalu, 1980–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Tuvalu is 27.00 million current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 34.1% on the previous year and down 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Tuvalu peaked at 43.00 million current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million current US$, in 1981.
Tuvalu ranks 206th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.80 million current US$ | 3.00 million current US$ | 6.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.70 million current US$ | 4.00 million current US$ | 10.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.10 million current US$ | 4.00 million current US$ | 26.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.80 million current US$ | 21.00 million current US$ | 37.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.50 million current US$ | 27.00 million current US$ | 43.00 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
More private sector data for Tuvalu
- Food exports 3.2% (2004)
- Food imports 21.5% (2008)
- Manufactures imports 15.5% (2008)
- Merchandise trade 47.1% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 39.6% (2005)
- Merchandise exports 0 current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 10.11 million current US$ (2023)
- Transport services 41.6% (2023)
- Computer, communications and other services 14.1% (2023)
- Commercial service imports 26.83 million current US$ (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Tuvalu?
- Merchandise imports in Tuvalu was 27.00 million current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 43.00 million current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million current US$ in 1981.
- How does Tuvalu rank for merchandise imports?
- Tuvalu ranks 206th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a 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. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.