Summary
- Exports
- $679million
- Imports
- $556million
- Trade balance
- +$122million
Products
What it exports
Logs (42.9%) and prepared fish and caviar (13%) together make up 55.9% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (18.7%) and trucks (3.2%) together make up 21.9% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (90)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 44 · Wood | $307 million | $2 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $115 million | $24 thousand |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $88 million | $10 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $86 million | $492 thousand |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $37 million | $6 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $14 million | $364 thousand |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $10 million | $11 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $5 million | $44 thousand |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $4 million | $1 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $3 million | $45 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $2 million | $2 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $1 million | $61 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $1 million | $43 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $840 thousand | $9 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $588 thousand | $748 thousand |
| 05 · Other animal products | $497 thousand | $49 thousand |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $225 thousand | $7 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $201 thousand | $537 thousand |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $200 thousand | $2 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $198 thousand | $38 thousand |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $174 thousand | $9 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $145 thousand | $3 thousand |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $131 thousand | $5 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $123 thousand | $3 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $120 thousand | $2 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $115 thousand | $13 million |
| 74 · Copper | $112 thousand | $350 thousand |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $108 thousand | $12 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $104 thousand | $1 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $86 thousand | $23 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $86 thousand | $2 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $70 thousand | $368 thousand |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $53 thousand | $4 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $49 thousand | $7 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $43 thousand | $50 thousand |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $42 thousand | $1 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $35 thousand | $5 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $32 thousand | $9 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $23 thousand | $6 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $20 thousand | $2 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $17 thousand | $25 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $15 thousand | $2 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $13 thousand | $5 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $12 thousand | $3 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $11 thousand | $2 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $9 thousand | $3 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $9 thousand | $3 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $9 thousand | $108 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $7 thousand | $4 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $6 thousand | $15 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $6 thousand | $15 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $6 thousand | $4 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $5 thousand | $6 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $4 thousand | $919 thousand |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $3 thousand | $5 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $3 thousand | $115 thousand |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $3 thousand | $1 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $3 thousand | $5 thousand |
| 70 · Glass | $2 thousand | $1 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $2 thousand | $2 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $2 thousand | $2 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $1 thousand | $13 thousand |
| 69 · Ceramics | $1 thousand | $4 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $1 thousand | $797 thousand |
| 65 · Hats | $601 | $80 thousand |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $569 | $161 thousand |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $358 | $109 thousand |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $261 | $330 thousand |
| 24 · Tobacco | $17 | $3 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $3 | $975 thousand |
| 52 · Cotton | $2 | $257 thousand |
| 10 · Cereals | $0 | $13 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $0 | $10 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $0 | $4 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $0 | $937 thousand |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $0 | $491 thousand |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $0 | $443 thousand |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $0 | $280 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $0 | $116 thousand |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $0 | $58 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $0 | $49 thousand |
| 78 · Lead | $0 | $39 thousand |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $0 | $39 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $0 | $34 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $0 | $27 thousand |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $0 | $4 thousand |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $0 | $3 thousand |
| 50 · Silk | $0 | $444 |
| 45 · Cork | $0 | $182 |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $0 | $131 |
Trading partners
China is its main destination (58.5% of exports) and source (37.4% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 397 | 58.5% | Sea |
| Australia | 92.5 | 13.6% | Air |
| Italy | 72.9 | 10.8% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 21.7 | 3.2% | Sea |
| Spain | 17.5 | 2.6% | Sea |
| Malaysia | 13.4 | 2% | Sea |
| Switzerland | 12.3 | 1.8% | Sea |
| India | 9.4 | 1.4% | Sea |
| South Korea | 7.1 | 1% | Sea |
| New Zealand | 5.9 | 0.88% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 208 | 37.4% | Sea |
| Singapore | 105 | 18.9% | Sea |
| Australia | 69.4 | 12.5% | Sea |
| Malaysia | 24.3 | 4.4% | Sea |
| Indonesia | 22.9 | 4.1% | Sea |
| New Zealand | 20.7 | 3.7% | Sea |
| Thailand | 15.8 | 2.9% | Sea |
| Japan | 15.7 | 2.8% | Sea |
| Taiwan | 15.6 | 2.8% | Sea |
| South Korea | 11.3 | 2% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, the Solomon Islands accounted for 0% of world exports, compared with 0% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 3.4-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 0.7
- Imports 0.6
- Balance +0.1
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $197 million | $113 million | $84 million |
| 1996 | $222 million | $117 million | $104 million |
| 1997 | $233 million | $127 million | $107 million |
| 1998 | $204 million | $106 million | $98 million |
| 1999 | $162 million | $125 million | $38 million |
| 2000 | $106 million | $81 million | $25 million |
| 2001 | $87 million | $68 million | $19 million |
| 2002 | $96 million | $56 million | $40 million |
| 2003 | $129 million | $90 million | $38 million |
| 2004 | $195 million | $103 million | $92 million |
| 2005 | $214 million | $126 million | $88 million |
| 2006 | $245 million | $157 million | $88 million |
| 2007 | $332 million | $220 million | $112 million |
| 2008 | $387 million | $242 million | $145 million |
| 2009 | $300 million | $251 million | $48 million |
| 2010 | $413 million | $270 million | $142 million |
| 2011 | $712 million | $435 million | $277 million |
| 2012 | $729 million | $487 million | $242 million |
| 2013 | $908 million | $543 million | $366 million |
| 2014 | $709 million | $475 million | $234 million |
| 2015 | $688 million | $454 million | $234 million |
| 2016 | $670 million | $545 million | $125 million |
| 2017 | $913 million | $665 million | $248 million |
| 2018 | $1 billion | $671 million | $334 million |
| 2019 | $714 million | $421 million | $293 million |
| 2020 | $554 million | $361 million | $193 million |
| 2021 | $534 million | $464 million | $71 million |
| 2022 | $565 million | $541 million | $24 million |
| 2023 | $561 million | $588 million | -$26 million |
| 2024 | $679 million | $556 million | $122 million |
World rank
The Solomon Islands fell from 152nd to 162nd among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 152nd in 1995
- 162nd in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 152nd |
| 1996 | 155th |
| 1997 | 159th |
| 1998 | 156th |
| 1999 | 163rd |
| 2000 | 173rd |
| 2001 | 177th |
| 2002 | 175th |
| 2003 | 175th |
| 2004 | 173rd |
| 2005 | 175th |
| 2006 | 175th |
| 2007 | 169th |
| 2008 | 173rd |
| 2009 | 173rd |
| 2010 | 172nd |
| 2011 | 167th |
| 2012 | 165th |
| 2013 | 161st |
| 2014 | 168th |
| 2015 | 164th |
| 2016 | 164th |
| 2017 | 166th |
| 2018 | 158th |
| 2019 | 165th |
| 2020 | 167th |
| 2021 | 168th |
| 2022 | 169th |
| 2023 | 169th |
| 2024 | 162nd |
What it sells
Its top export group is still wood: 45% in 2024
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 2%
- Oilseeds and grains 1%
- Fish and seafood 2%
- Cocoa and chocolate 2%
- Fats and oils 6%
- Gems and precious metals 13%
- Prepared meat and fish 13%
- Ores and slag 17%
- Wood 45%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | 59.6% | 45.2% |
| Ores and slag | 0.08% | 16.9% |
| Prepared meat and fish | 6.4% | 13% |
| Gems and precious metals | 0% | 12.8% |
| Fats and oils | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Cocoa and chocolate | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| Fish and seafood | 17.9% | 1.5% |
| Oilseeds and grains | 4% | 0.71% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.4% |
Who it trades with
China went from 0.7% to 49% of the Solomon Islands' trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- China 49%
- Australia 13%
- Singapore 9%
- Italy 6%
- Malaysia 3%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| China | 0.73% | 49% |
| Australia | 16.3% | 13.1% |
| Singapore | 7.1% | 8.5% |
| Italy | 0.07% | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | 1.6% | 3.1% |
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.