Net trade in goods in Kiribati
Kiribati: Net trade in goods was -253.03 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Kiribati, 1979–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, net trade in goods in Kiribati stood at -253.03 million BoP, current US$. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.0% on the previous year and down 183.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Kiribati peaked at 7.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1979 and was at its lowest, -253.03 million BoP, current US$, in 2025.
That places Kiribati 83rd out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.60 million BoP, current US$ | 7.60 million BoP, current US$ | 7.60 million BoP, current US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | -14.99 million BoP, current US$ | -20.66 million BoP, current US$ | -6.55 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -24.49 million BoP, current US$ | -31.65 million BoP, current US$ | -20.32 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | -59.14 million BoP, current US$ | -62.88 million BoP, current US$ | -56.97 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | -89.54 million BoP, current US$ | -98.49 million BoP, current US$ | -63.83 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -176.26 million BoP, current US$ | -253.03 million BoP, current US$ | -98.31 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kiribati
- 80 Liberia -202.06 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 81 Tonga -220.99 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 82 Dominica -244.81 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 84 Slovakia -261.32 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 85 Comoros -266.61 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 86 Vanuatu -276.14 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Kiribati
- Exports of goods and services 11.62 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 661.40 million current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 1.00 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 563.70 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added 47.82 million constant LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 192.7% (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 15.50 million current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 23.48 million current LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 150.99 million current LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 99.64 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Kiribati?
- Net trade in goods in Kiribati was -253.03 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 7.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1979.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was -253.03 million BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- How does Kiribati rank for net trade in goods?
- Kiribati ranks 83rd out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is down 183.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. 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.