Summary
- Exports
- $3million
- Imports
- $135million
- Trade balance
- -$132million
Products
What it exports
Ferrous scrap (25.9%) and aluminum scrap (20.8%) together make up 46.7% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (56.8%) and cars (5.7%) together make up 62.5% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (76)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 72 · Iron and steel | $753 thousand | $1 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $607 thousand | $120 thousand |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $373 thousand | $379 thousand |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $207 thousand | $1 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $153 thousand | $1 million |
| 74 · Copper | $148 thousand | $45 thousand |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $131 thousand | $3 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $102 thousand | $241 thousand |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $82 thousand | $499 thousand |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $80 thousand | $6 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $65 thousand | $620 thousand |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $45 thousand | $540 thousand |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $40 thousand | $0 |
| 81 · Other base metals | $32 thousand | $0 |
| 87 · Vehicles | $24 thousand | $11 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $21 thousand | $109 thousand |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $13 thousand | $631 thousand |
| 39 · Plastics | $7 thousand | $2 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $7 thousand | $205 thousand |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $6 thousand | $15 thousand |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $4 thousand | $202 thousand |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $3 thousand | $648 thousand |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $3 thousand | $2 million |
| 65 · Hats | $2 thousand | $24 thousand |
| 40 · Rubber | $2 thousand | $307 thousand |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $1 thousand | $11 thousand |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $928 | $0 |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $192 | $33 thousand |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $143 | $6 thousand |
| 69 · Ceramics | $133 | $71 thousand |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $115 | $301 thousand |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $90 | $213 thousand |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $78 | $19 thousand |
| 21 · Food preparations | $63 | $2 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $59 | $1 thousand |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $5 | $534 thousand |
| 70 · Glass | $3 | $70 thousand |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $0 | $79 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $0 | $4 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $0 | $4 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $0 | $2 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $0 | $2 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $0 | $2 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $0 | $1 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $0 | $1 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $0 | $973 thousand |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $0 | $715 thousand |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $0 | $576 thousand |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $0 | $525 thousand |
| 10 · Cereals | $0 | $491 thousand |
| 07 · Vegetables | $0 | $445 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $0 | $429 thousand |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $0 | $417 thousand |
| 44 · Wood | $0 | $187 thousand |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $0 | $155 thousand |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $0 | $135 thousand |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $0 | $120 thousand |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $0 | $105 thousand |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $0 | $80 thousand |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $0 | $65 thousand |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $0 | $50 thousand |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $0 | $50 thousand |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $0 | $41 thousand |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $0 | $26 thousand |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $0 | $25 thousand |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $0 | $13 thousand |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $0 | $7 thousand |
| 05 · Other animal products | $0 | $6 thousand |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $0 | $5 thousand |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $0 | $4 thousand |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $0 | $4 thousand |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $0 | $2 thousand |
| 14 · Other plant products | $0 | $2 thousand |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $0 | $917 |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $0 | $382 |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $0 | $3 |
Trading partners
Its main destination is South Korea (52% of exports) and its main source is Singapore (57.8% of imports).
Who it sells to
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 78.2 | 57.8% | Sea |
| South Korea | 16.6 | 12.3% | Sea |
| Japan | 10.1 | 7.5% | Sea |
| Turkey | 5.3 | 3.9% | Sea |
| Philippines | 4.8 | 3.5% | Sea |
| Taiwan | 4.5 | 3.3% | Sea |
| New Zealand | 3.6 | 2.6% | Sea |
| Hong Kong | 2.7 | 2% | Sea |
| Thailand | 2.1 | 1.6% | Sea |
| Australia | 1.3 | 0.96% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, the Northern Mariana Islands accounted for 0% of world exports, compared with 0% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 30% since 1995
USD millions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 2.9
- Imports 135
- Balance -132
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $2 million | $80 million | -$78 million |
| 1996 | $5 million | $127 million | -$122 million |
| 1997 | $15 million | $134 million | -$119 million |
| 1998 | $17 million | $129 million | -$112 million |
| 1999 | $13 million | $133 million | -$120 million |
| 2000 | $13 million | $224 million | -$211 million |
| 2001 | $11 million | $202 million | -$190 million |
| 2002 | $10 million | $343 million | -$333 million |
| 2003 | $12 million | $326 million | -$314 million |
| 2004 | $18 million | $363 million | -$344 million |
| 2005 | $13 million | $341 million | -$328 million |
| 2006 | $14 million | $304 million | -$290 million |
| 2007 | $15 million | $169 million | -$153 million |
| 2008 | $15 million | $126 million | -$111 million |
| 2009 | $6 million | $71 million | -$65 million |
| 2010 | $4 million | $82 million | -$78 million |
| 2011 | $3 million | $88 million | -$85 million |
| 2012 | $4 million | $86 million | -$82 million |
| 2013 | $5 million | $95 million | -$90 million |
| 2014 | $3 million | $124 million | -$121 million |
| 2015 | $3 million | $158 million | -$155 million |
| 2016 | $4 million | $132 million | -$128 million |
| 2017 | $4 million | $152 million | -$148 million |
| 2018 | $4 million | $171 million | -$167 million |
| 2019 | $4 million | $168 million | -$163 million |
| 2020 | $8 million | $111 million | -$103 million |
| 2021 | $3 million | $64 million | -$61 million |
| 2022 | $3 million | $153 million | -$151 million |
| 2023 | $3 million | $152 million | -$149 million |
| 2024 | $3 million | $135 million | -$132 million |
World rank
The Northern Mariana Islands fell from 204th to 220th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 204th in 1995
- 220th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 204th |
| 1996 | 203rd |
| 1997 | 197th |
| 1998 | 192nd |
| 1999 | 198th |
| 2000 | 205th |
| 2001 | 206th |
| 2002 | 209th |
| 2003 | 206th |
| 2004 | 203rd |
| 2005 | 207th |
| 2006 | 210th |
| 2007 | 210th |
| 2008 | 212th |
| 2009 | 214th |
| 2010 | 215th |
| 2011 | 218th |
| 2012 | 218th |
| 2013 | 218th |
| 2014 | 220th |
| 2015 | 219th |
| 2016 | 218th |
| 2017 | 219th |
| 2018 | 219th |
| 2019 | 219th |
| 2020 | 218th |
| 2021 | 220th |
| 2022 | 220th |
| 2023 | 219th |
| 2024 | 220th |
What it sells
Iron and steel became its top export group: from 0.1% to 26%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 15%
- Gems and precious metals 4%
- Dairy, eggs and honey 4%
- Copper 5%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 5%
- Leather goods and bags 7%
- Precision and medical instruments 13%
- Aluminum 21%
- Iron and steel 26%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Iron and steel | 0.1% | 25.9% |
| Aluminum | 5.2% | 20.8% |
| Precision and medical instruments | 0.6% | 12.8% |
| Leather goods and bags | 0% | 7.1% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Copper | 0.98% | 5.1% |
| Dairy, eggs and honey | 0% | 4.5% |
| Gems and precious metals | 2% | 3.5% |
| Other | 85% | 15.1% |
Who it trades with
Japan went from 57% to 7% of the Northern Mariana Islands' trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Singapore 57%
- South Korea 13%
- Japan 7%
- Turkey 4%
- Philippines 3%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 19% | 56.8% |
| South Korea | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Japan | 56.8% | 7.3% |
| Turkey | 0% | 3.8% |
| Philippines | 0% | 3.5% |
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.