Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -11.94 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Tuvalu, 2001–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Tuvalu is -11.94 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 202.4% on the previous year and down 147.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Tuvalu peaked at 169.29 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -47.12 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Tuvalu ranks 185th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -17.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 169.29 % change on previous year | -1043.8% |
| 2003 | 48.46 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 2004 | -7.96 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2005 | 12.32 % change on previous year | -254.7% |
| 2006 | 19.86 % change on previous year | +61.3% |
| 2007 | -3.17 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2008 | 78.75 % change on previous year | -2585.6% |
| 2009 | 74.02 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2010 | -47.12 % change on previous year | -163.7% |
| 2011 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -97.8% |
| 2012 | 114.16 % change on previous year | -11103.1% |
| 2013 | 25.04 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 2014 | -10.48 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 2015 | -27.41 % change on previous year | +161.4% |
| 2016 | -18.63 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2017 | 26.69 % change on previous year | -243.2% |
| 2018 | -9.62 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 2019 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -127.7% |
| 2020 | -19.85 % change on previous year | -846.0% |
| 2021 | 125.33 % change on previous year | -731.3% |
| 2022 | 11.67 % change on previous year | -90.7% |
| 2023 | -11.94 % change on previous year | -202.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.51 % change on previous year | -17.94 % change on previous year | 169.29 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.43 % change on previous year | -47.12 % change on previous year | 114.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.3 % change on previous year | -19.85 % change on previous year | 125.33 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 182 Brazil -11.72 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Philippines -11.78 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Kenya -11.78 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Lithuania -12.12 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Nepal -12.22 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Japan -12.43 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Tuvalu
- Merchandise trade 47.1% (2025)
- Food imports 21.5% (2008)
- Manufactures imports 15.5% (2008)
- Merchandise imports 27.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 3.2% (2004)
- Manufactures exports 39.6% (2005)
- Merchandise exports 0 current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 0 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), per capita 2,844 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Tuvalu?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Tuvalu was -11.94 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 169.29 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.12 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Tuvalu rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Tuvalu ranks 185th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 147.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.