Kiribati (KIR)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Kiribati - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiji (FJI) | 13.0% $1.15M | 16.3% $28.31M | 16.1% $29.46M |
| 2 | China (CHN) | 0.0% $0 | 15.8% $27.43M | 15.0% $27.43M |
| 3 | Australia (AUS) | 0.0% $2 | 14.5% $25.22M | 13.8% $25.22M |
| 4 | Singapore (SGP) | 0.0% $0 | 13.0% $22.51M | 12.3% $22.51M |
| 5 | New Zealand (NZL) | 1.1% $98.99K | 9.1% $15.78M | 8.7% $15.88M |
| 6 | Japan (JPN) | 19.0% $1.69M | 4.7% $8.22M | 5.4% $9.91M |
| 7 | Vanuatu (VUT) | 0.2% $21.75K | 5.6% $9.66M | 5.3% $9.68M |
| 8 | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | 0.0% $0 | 3.4% $5.98M | 3.3% $5.98M |
| 9 | Indonesia (IDN) | 0.0% $0 | 2.3% $4.08M | 2.2% $4.08M |
| 10 | USA (USA) | 10.4% $920.01K | 1.7% $2.90M | 2.1% $3.82M |
- Kiribati's total international trade in 2024 amounted to $182.7M, with exports of $8.9M and imports of $173.8M.
- The country's trade balance was -$165.0M in 2024.
- Top export destinations included New Caledonia ($2.4M), Malaysia ($1.7M), and Japan ($1.7M).
- Key import sources were Fiji ($28.3M), China ($27.4M), and Australia ($25.2M).
- The leading export product category was Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils (HS2 15), valued at $4.4M.
- Mineral fuels and oils (HS2 27) was the most significant import category, with a value of $21.8M.
Kiribati's Trade Performance in 2024
In 2024, Kiribati ranked 169th globally in total trade, with exports and imports also ranking at 169. The nation's total trade was valued at $182.7M, comprising $8.9M in exports and $173.8M in imports, which resulted in a trade deficit of -$165.0M. The primary export partners for Kiribati were New Caledonia, Malaysia, and Japan, while the main sources of imports were Fiji, China, and Australia. The most significant export product for Kiribati was Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils.
Top Export and Import Partners
Kiribati's exports are primarily directed towards New Caledonia, which accounted for 27.5% of total exports with a value of $2.4M. Other major export destinations include Malaysia (19.1%) and Japan (19.0%). On the import side, Kiribati sources a significant portion of its goods from Fiji, which represents 16.3% of total imports at $28.3M. China and Australia are also key import partners, with shares of 15.8% and 14.5% respectively.
Key Commodities
The leading export product for Kiribati is Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils (HS2 15), which represents 49.6% of all exports with a value of $4.4M. Following this is Fish and crustaceans (HS2 03), accounting for 30.0% of exports. In terms of imports, the most prominent category is Mineral fuels and oils (HS2 27), which makes up 12.5% of the total import value at $21.8M. Another significant import is Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, with a 6.6% share.
Exports
Kiribati - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2021 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Kiribati - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Kiribati - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Kiribati - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2021 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.