Guinea-Bissau (GNB)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Guinea-Bissau - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India (IND) | 44.2% $108.13M | 4.4% $7.22M | 28.1% $115.36M |
| 2 | China (CHN) | 29.1% $71.32M | 5.6% $9.32M | 19.6% $80.64M |
| 3 | Portugal (PRT) | 0.0% $0 | 38.3% $63.44M | 15.5% $63.44M |
| 4 | Singapore (SGP) | 17.8% $43.69M | 0.0% $0 | 10.6% $43.69M |
| 5 | Senegal (SEN) | 0.0% $0 | 17.1% $28.35M | 6.9% $28.35M |
| 6 | Viet Nam (VNM) | 6.1% $15.02M | 0.0% $0 | 3.7% $15.02M |
| 7 | Pakistan (PAK) | 0.0% $0 | 8.7% $14.45M | 3.5% $14.45M |
| 8 | Netherlands (NLD) | 0.6% $1.50M | 5.3% $8.74M | 2.5% $10.24M |
| 9 | Gambia (GMB) | 0.0% $0 | 3.7% $6.18M | 1.5% $6.18M |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | 1.7% $4.17M | 0.4% $657.63K | 1.2% $4.83M |
- Guinea-Bissau's total trade in 2024 reached $410.5M, with exports totaling $244.8M and imports $165.7M.
- The country held rank 180 globally for total trade, rank 179 for exports, and rank 180 for imports in 2024.
- India was the largest export partner, accounting for 44.2% of exports ($108.1M).
- Portugal was the leading import partner, supplying 38.3% of imports ($63.4M).
- Top exported products included "Fruit and nuts, edible" (HS2 08) at $167.8M and "Wood and articles of wood" (HS2 44) at $77.0M.
- Major imported products were "Cereals" (HS2 10) at $30.9M and "Mineral fuels" (HS2 27) at $28.9M.
Guinea-Bissau's Overall Trade Performance in 2024
In 2024, Guinea-Bissau recorded a total trade value of $410.5M. The nation's exports amounted to $244.8M, while imports stood at $165.7M, resulting in a trade balance of $79.1M. Globally, Guinea-Bissau was ranked 180 for total trade, 179 for exports, and 180 for imports.
Key Trade Partners of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau's export landscape in 2024 was significantly shaped by a few key partners. India was the top destination for exports, receiving $108.1M, representing 44.2% of the total. China followed with $71.3M (29.1%), and Singapore accounted for $43.7M (17.8%). On the import side, Portugal was the primary source, supplying $63.4M, or 38.3% of all imports. Senegal contributed $28.4M (17.1%), and Pakistan $14.5M (8.7%).
Major Export and Import Products
An analysis of Guinea-Bissau's product trade in 2024 reveals key commodities. The primary export category was 'Fruit and nuts, edible' (HS2 08), generating $167.8M, which constituted 68.5% of total exports. 'Wood and articles of wood' (HS2 44) was the second-largest export, valued at $77.0M (31.5%). For imports, 'Cereals' (HS2 10) were the leading category at $30.9M (18.7%), followed by 'Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation' (HS2 27) at $28.9M (17.4%). Other notable import categories included 'Beverages, spirits and vinegar' (HS2 22) at $12.1M (7.3%) and 'Electrical machinery and equipment' (HS2 85) at $11.5M (6.9%).
Exports
Guinea-Bissau - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2018 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Guinea-Bissau - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Guinea-Bissau - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Guinea-Bissau - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2018 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.