Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy was 72.73 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Tuvalu, 2000–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Tuvalu is 72.73 million current US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.9% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Tuvalu peaked at 82.60 million current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.15 million current US$, in 2001.
Tuvalu ranks 203rd of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.75 million current US$ | 3.15 million current US$ | 47.02 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.97 million current US$ | 24.61 million current US$ | 65.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.53 million current US$ | 32.83 million current US$ | 82.60 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 200 American Samoa 208.32 million current US$ compare
- 201 Kiribati 198.07 million current US$ compare
- 202 Sao Tome and Principe 181.65 million current US$ compare
- 204 Nauru 71.29 million current US$ 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)
- Commercial service exports 10.11 million current US$ (2023)
- Transport services 41.6% (2023)
- Computer, communications and other services 14.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Tuvalu?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Tuvalu was 72.73 million current US$ in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 82.60 million current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.15 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Tuvalu rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy?
- Tuvalu ranks 203rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.