Summary
- Exports
- $24million
- Imports
- $301million
- Trade balance
- -$277million
Products
What it exports
Refined petroleum (41.3%) and preserved fruit and nuts (9.4%) together make up 50.6% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (17.4%) and poultry meat (4.2%) together make up 21.6% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (90)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $10 million | $55 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $2 million | $1 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $2 million | $2 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $1 million | $3 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $1 million | $19 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $688 thousand | $3 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $681 thousand | $2 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $672 thousand | $121 thousand |
| 40 · Rubber | $449 thousand | $815 thousand |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $414 thousand | $2 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $379 thousand | $24 million |
| 44 · Wood | $354 thousand | $7 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $243 thousand | $3 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $215 thousand | $5 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $196 thousand | $20 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $172 thousand | $5 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $163 thousand | $8 million |
| 74 · Copper | $161 thousand | $346 thousand |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $158 thousand | $307 thousand |
| 05 · Other animal products | $154 thousand | $1 thousand |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $136 thousand | $12 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $126 thousand | $2 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $124 thousand | $1 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $116 thousand | $1 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $91 thousand | $4 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $89 thousand | $4 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $81 thousand | $14 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $64 thousand | $2 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $56 thousand | $2 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $52 thousand | $57 thousand |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $47 thousand | $3 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $44 thousand | $4 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $39 thousand | $192 thousand |
| 01 · Live animals | $37 thousand | $108 thousand |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $29 thousand | $42 thousand |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $23 thousand | $1 million |
| 78 · Lead | $20 thousand | $12 thousand |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $18 thousand | $154 thousand |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $16 thousand | $2 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $15 thousand | $2 million |
| 65 · Hats | $9 thousand | $165 thousand |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $8 thousand | $2 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $6 thousand | $3 thousand |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $6 thousand | $95 thousand |
| 14 · Other plant products | $5 thousand | $2 thousand |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $4 thousand | $2 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $4 thousand | $4 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $4 thousand | $114 thousand |
| 64 · Footwear | $3 thousand | $1 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $3 thousand | $103 thousand |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $2 thousand | $7 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $2 thousand | $418 thousand |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $2 thousand | $603 thousand |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $2 thousand | $1 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $2 thousand | $335 thousand |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $2 thousand | $1 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $587 | $3 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $498 | $3 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $415 | $757 thousand |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $123 | $9 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $94 | $397 thousand |
| 70 · Glass | $78 | $578 thousand |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $49 | $237 thousand |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $35 | $443 thousand |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $6 | $404 thousand |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $4 | $100 thousand |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $0 | $26 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $0 | $10 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $0 | $7 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $0 | $2 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $0 | $2 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $0 | $607 thousand |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $0 | $210 thousand |
| 52 · Cotton | $0 | $189 thousand |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $0 | $156 thousand |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $0 | $122 thousand |
| 10 · Cereals | $0 | $89 thousand |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $0 | $82 thousand |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $0 | $81 thousand |
| 24 · Tobacco | $0 | $76 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $0 | $74 thousand |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $0 | $47 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $0 | $45 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $0 | $26 thousand |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $0 | $18 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $0 | $14 thousand |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $0 | $2 thousand |
| 45 · Cork | $0 | $813 |
| 81 · Other base metals | $0 | $93 |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $0 | $62 |
Trading partners
Its main destination is the Gambia (36.5% of exports) and its main source is China (23.5% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambia | 8.7 | 36.5% | Sea |
| New Zealand | 3.6 | 15.1% | Sea |
| United States | 2.9 | 12.2% | Sea |
| Australia | 2.3 | 9.8% | Sea |
| Fiji | 1.4 | 5.8% | Sea |
| Guyana | 1.1 | 4.7% | Sea |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.4% | Air |
| France | 0.58 | 2.4% | — |
| Germany | 0.44 | 1.8% | — |
| Taiwan | 0.36 | 1.5% | — |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 70.8 | 23.5% | Sea |
| Fiji | 70.7 | 23.5% | Sea |
| New Zealand | 67.3 | 22.4% | Sea |
| Australia | 26.1 | 8.7% | Sea |
| Japan | 16.9 | 5.6% | Sea |
| United States | 16.3 | 5.4% | Sea |
| Indonesia | 5.9 | 2% | Sea |
| Brazil | 5 | 1.7% | Sea |
| Malaysia | 4.2 | 1.4% | Sea |
| Thailand | 3.9 | 1.3% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Tonga accounted for 0% of world exports, compared with 0% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 33% since 1995
USD millions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 23.9
- Imports 301
- Balance -277
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $18 million | $54 million | -$36 million |
| 1996 | $17 million | $49 million | -$32 million |
| 1997 | $16 million | $50 million | -$34 million |
| 1998 | $14 million | $51 million | -$37 million |
| 1999 | $18 million | $44 million | -$26 million |
| 2000 | $16 million | $77 million | -$61 million |
| 2001 | $22 million | $77 million | -$55 million |
| 2002 | $23 million | $96 million | -$72 million |
| 2003 | $26 million | $101 million | -$74 million |
| 2004 | $25 million | $120 million | -$95 million |
| 2005 | $17 million | $130 million | -$113 million |
| 2006 | $19 million | $137 million | -$117 million |
| 2007 | $21 million | $160 million | -$139 million |
| 2008 | $18 million | $217 million | -$198 million |
| 2009 | $15 million | $165 million | -$149 million |
| 2010 | $15 million | $205 million | -$190 million |
| 2011 | $23 million | $215 million | -$191 million |
| 2012 | $21 million | $223 million | -$201 million |
| 2013 | $18 million | $241 million | -$223 million |
| 2014 | $19 million | $252 million | -$233 million |
| 2015 | $12 million | $171 million | -$159 million |
| 2016 | $14 million | $196 million | -$181 million |
| 2017 | $41 million | $218 million | -$176 million |
| 2018 | $30 million | $215 million | -$185 million |
| 2019 | $49 million | $309 million | -$260 million |
| 2020 | $21 million | $237 million | -$216 million |
| 2021 | $19 million | $300 million | -$281 million |
| 2022 | $28 million | $302 million | -$274 million |
| 2023 | $25 million | $350 million | -$325 million |
| 2024 | $24 million | $301 million | -$277 million |
World rank
Tonga fell from 190th to 209th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 190th in 1995
- 209th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 190th |
| 1996 | 193rd |
| 1997 | 195th |
| 1998 | 195th |
| 1999 | 193rd |
| 2000 | 202nd |
| 2001 | 200th |
| 2002 | 202nd |
| 2003 | 199th |
| 2004 | 198th |
| 2005 | 202nd |
| 2006 | 206th |
| 2007 | 206th |
| 2008 | 209th |
| 2009 | 209th |
| 2010 | 210th |
| 2011 | 205th |
| 2012 | 209th |
| 2013 | 209th |
| 2014 | 210th |
| 2015 | 214th |
| 2016 | 213th |
| 2017 | 204th |
| 2018 | 208th |
| 2019 | 204th |
| 2020 | 210th |
| 2021 | 212th |
| 2022 | 208th |
| 2023 | 209th |
| 2024 | 209th |
What it sells
Oil, gas and coal became its top export group: from 0% to 41%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 18%
- Oilseeds and grains 3%
- Books and printed matter 3%
- Precision and medical instruments 3%
- Mechanical machinery 6%
- Fish and seafood 6%
- Preserved fruit and vegetables 10%
- Vegetables 10%
- Oil, gas and coal 41%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil, gas and coal | 0% | 41.3% |
| Vegetables | 56.9% | 10.3% |
| Preserved fruit and vegetables | 0.62% | 9.7% |
| Fish and seafood | 20% | 6.2% |
| Mechanical machinery | 0.53% | 5.8% |
| Precision and medical instruments | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Books and printed matter | 0.12% | 2.9% |
| Oilseeds and grains | 0.04% | 2.8% |
| Other | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Who it trades with
Fiji went from 0% to 22% of Tonga's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Fiji 22%
- New Zealand 22%
- China 22%
- Australia 9%
- United States 6%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fiji | 0% | 22.2% |
| New Zealand | 36.7% | 21.8% |
| China | 0.62% | 21.8% |
| Australia | 16.1% | 8.8% |
| United States | 14.3% | 5.9% |
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.