Merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Merchandise imports was 183.00 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 183.00 million current US$.
The figure is up 19.6% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 196.00 million current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.00 million current US$, in 1960.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 202nd of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.50 million current US$ | 5.00 million current US$ | 8.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.70 million current US$ | 8.00 million current US$ | 20.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.60 million current US$ | 10.00 million current US$ | 19.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.50 million current US$ | 16.00 million current US$ | 38.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.80 million current US$ | 28.00 million current US$ | 114.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 142.30 million current US$ | 112.00 million current US$ | 170.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 170.00 million current US$ | 138.00 million current US$ | 196.00 million current US$ | 6 |
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More private sector data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Merchandise trade 22.5% (2025)
- Food imports 31.8% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 37.1% (2023)
- Food exports 98.2% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 1.5% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 38.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 75.42 million current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 25.2% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 35.9% (2024)
- Commercial service imports 79.80 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe was 183.00 million current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 196.00 million current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.00 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for merchandise imports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 202nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.