Summary
- Exports
- $379million
- Imports
- $239million
- Trade balance
- +$140million
Products
What it exports
Mollusks (squid, mussels, oysters) (85.9%) and frozen fish (10.1%) together make up 96% of its exports.
What it imports
Fishing vessels (30.7%) and refined petroleum (10.7%) together make up 41.4% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (87)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $366 million | $567 thousand |
| 51 · Wool | $7 million | $0 |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $3 million | $19 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $2 million | $2 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $1 million | $29 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $292 thousand | $201 thousand |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $175 thousand | $10 million |
| 74 · Copper | $78 thousand | $128 thousand |
| 87 · Vehicles | $78 thousand | $30 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $75 thousand | $514 thousand |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $72 thousand | $9 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $69 thousand | $5 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $62 thousand | $261 thousand |
| 40 · Rubber | $45 thousand | $865 thousand |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $29 thousand | $194 thousand |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $26 thousand | $4 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $25 thousand | $975 thousand |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $19 thousand | $443 thousand |
| 05 · Other animal products | $15 thousand | $12 thousand |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $13 thousand | $916 thousand |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $12 thousand | $2 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $10 thousand | $160 thousand |
| 21 · Food preparations | $10 thousand | $2 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $10 thousand | $66 thousand |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $9 thousand | $5 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $9 thousand | $21 thousand |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $7 thousand | $16 thousand |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $7 thousand | $153 thousand |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $7 thousand | $62 thousand |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $7 thousand | $275 thousand |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $5 thousand | $50 |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $4 thousand | $74 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $3 thousand | $689 thousand |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $2 thousand | $77 thousand |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $1 thousand | $1 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $1 thousand | $237 thousand |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $1 thousand | $247 thousand |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $844 | $163 thousand |
| 64 · Footwear | $699 | $62 thousand |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $601 | $242 thousand |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $221 | $27 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $143 | $48 thousand |
| 44 · Wood | $117 | $2 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $75 | $509 thousand |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $75 | $4 thousand |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $34 | $329 thousand |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $23 | $3 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $20 | $0 |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $0 | $2 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $0 | $687 thousand |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $0 | $600 thousand |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $0 | $581 thousand |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $0 | $535 thousand |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $0 | $526 thousand |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $0 | $500 thousand |
| 07 · Vegetables | $0 | $484 thousand |
| 70 · Glass | $0 | $213 thousand |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $0 | $129 thousand |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $0 | $128 thousand |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $0 | $121 thousand |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $0 | $93 thousand |
| 65 · Hats | $0 | $84 thousand |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $0 | $58 thousand |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $0 | $55 thousand |
| 24 · Tobacco | $0 | $54 thousand |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $0 | $51 thousand |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $0 | $33 thousand |
| 75 · Nickel | $0 | $16 thousand |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $0 | $15 thousand |
| 10 · Cereals | $0 | $14 thousand |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $0 | $14 thousand |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $0 | $9 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $0 | $6 thousand |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $0 | $6 thousand |
| 52 · Cotton | $0 | $5 thousand |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $0 | $5 thousand |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $0 | $4 thousand |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $0 | $4 thousand |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $0 | $3 thousand |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $0 | $3 thousand |
| 01 · Live animals | $0 | $3 thousand |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $0 | $3 thousand |
| 81 · Other base metals | $0 | $3 thousand |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $0 | $2 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $0 | $2 thousand |
| 78 · Lead | $0 | $2 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $0 | $196 |
Trading partners
Its main destination is Spain (67.3% of exports) and its main source is the United Kingdom (55.7% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 255 | 67.3% | Sea |
| Morocco | 53 | 14% | Sea |
| United States | 22.8 | 6% | Sea |
| Germany | 5.9 | 1.6% | Sea |
| Namibia | 5.6 | 1.5% | Sea |
| United Kingdom | 4.6 | 1.2% | Sea |
| Czechia | 3.7 | 0.97% | Sea |
| Ukraine | 3.2 | 0.84% | Sea |
| Japan | 2.3 | 0.6% | Sea |
| South Africa | 2.2 | 0.58% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 133 | 55.7% | Air |
| Spain | 73.9 | 31% | Sea |
| Greece | 23.8 | 9.9% | Sea |
| United States | 3.2 | 1.4% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 2 | 0.83% | Sea |
| Morocco | 0.39 | 0.16% | — |
| New Zealand | 0.39 | 0.16% | — |
| Germany | 0.32 | 0.13% | — |
| Namibia | 0.3 | 0.13% | — |
| Latvia | 0.25 | 0.1% | — |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) accounted for 0% of world exports, compared with 0% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 14-fold since 1995
USD millions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 379
- Imports 239
- Balance +140
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $27 million | $42 million | -$15 million |
| 1996 | $52 million | $54 million | -$2 million |
| 1997 | $62 million | $50 million | $12 million |
| 1998 | $100 million | $64 million | $36 million |
| 1999 | $103 million | $40 million | $63 million |
| 2000 | $91 million | $58 million | $33 million |
| 2001 | $78 million | $55 million | $23 million |
| 2002 | $87 million | $42 million | $46 million |
| 2003 | $154 million | $72 million | $82 million |
| 2004 | $130 million | $75 million | $55 million |
| 2005 | $165 million | $57 million | $109 million |
| 2006 | $154 million | $62 million | $92 million |
| 2007 | $174 million | $88 million | $86 million |
| 2008 | $192 million | $76 million | $116 million |
| 2009 | $140 million | $55 million | $85 million |
| 2010 | $176 million | $100 million | $76 million |
| 2011 | $183 million | $185 million | -$3 million |
| 2012 | $210 million | $130 million | $80 million |
| 2013 | $190 million | $129 million | $61 million |
| 2014 | $207 million | $192 million | $15 million |
| 2015 | $197 million | $250 million | -$53 million |
| 2016 | $261 million | $82 million | $179 million |
| 2017 | $211 million | $114 million | $97 million |
| 2018 | $305 million | $129 million | $176 million |
| 2019 | $317 million | $96 million | $220 million |
| 2020 | $418 million | $110 million | $307 million |
| 2021 | $333 million | $137 million | $195 million |
| 2022 | $403 million | $109 million | $294 million |
| 2023 | $364 million | $172 million | $192 million |
| 2024 | $379 million | $239 million | $140 million |
World rank
The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) rose from 188th to 172nd among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 188th in 1995
- 172nd in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 188th |
| 1996 | 179th |
| 1997 | 178th |
| 1998 | 171st |
| 1999 | 169th |
| 2000 | 179th |
| 2001 | 182nd |
| 2002 | 177th |
| 2003 | 173rd |
| 2004 | 180th |
| 2005 | 181st |
| 2006 | 184th |
| 2007 | 185th |
| 2008 | 184th |
| 2009 | 186th |
| 2010 | 183rd |
| 2011 | 188th |
| 2012 | 186th |
| 2013 | 187th |
| 2014 | 184th |
| 2015 | 188th |
| 2016 | 183rd |
| 2017 | 185th |
| 2018 | 176th |
| 2019 | 177th |
| 2020 | 171st |
| 2021 | 174th |
| 2022 | 177th |
| 2023 | 175th |
| 2024 | 172nd |
What it sells
Its top export group is still fish and seafood: 96% in 2024
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 0%
- Copper 0%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 0%
- Animal feed and food waste 0%
- Aircraft and spacecraft 0%
- Meat and offal 1%
- Mechanical machinery 1%
- Wool 2%
- Fish and seafood 96%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish and seafood | 67.4% | 96.5% |
| Wool | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| Mechanical machinery | 9.9% | 0.66% |
| Meat and offal | 0.04% | 0.51% |
| Aircraft and spacecraft | 0% | 0.3% |
| Animal feed and food waste | 0% | 0.08% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 2.7% | 0.05% |
| Copper | 0% | 0.02% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0.16% |
Who it trades with
The United Kingdom went from 44% to 22% of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)'s trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Spain 53%
- United Kingdom 22%
- Morocco 9%
- United States 4%
- Greece 4%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 44.3% | 53.2% |
| United Kingdom | 43.5% | 22.3% |
| Morocco | 0% | 8.6% |
| United States | 0.69% | 4.2% |
| Greece | 0% | 3.8% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeLargest economic production hubs (gridded GDP, 2024)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeSources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.