American Samoa Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
American Samoa's trade balance was $-381.5M in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 42.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
American Samoa's trade balance stood at $-381.5M in 2025, a decline of +$113.5M from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-381.5M by 2025. American Samoa ranked 93rd globally.
American Samoa has experienced a significant widening of its trade deficit over a 22 year period. The trade balance stood at -44,000,000.00 in 2002, reaching an all-time peak of -29,000,000.00 during the 2009 era. Since that period, the deficit has expanded substantially, reaching an all-time trough of -381,500,000.00 in 2025. This latest figure places the territory at rank 93 globally, positioning its trade imbalance closely with peer countries such as Guinea-Bissau, which recorded -378,340,068.66. The trajectory indicates a growing reliance on imports relative to export capacity, reflecting structural vulnerabilities in the local economy. The current deficit of -381,500,000.00 highlights a persistent gap in the exchange of goods and services. Future stabilization of this trend likely depends on the diversification of local industries or a significant increase in high-value export commodities to offset the rising cost of imported essentials.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | $-381.5M | - | - |
| 2025 | $-381.5M | −$113.5M | #93 |
| 2022 | $-268.0M | +$94.0M | #100 |
| 2021 | $-362.0M | −$103.0M | #87 |
| 2020 | $-259.0M | −$44.0M | #95 |
| 2019 | $-215.0M | +$11.0M | #90 |
| 2018 | $-226.0M | +$38.0M | #92 |
| 2017 | $-264.0M | −$54.0M | #87 |
| 2016 | $-210.0M | +$27.0M | #91 |
| 2015 | $-237.0M | +$29.0M | #100 |
| 2014 | $-266.0M | −$73.0M | #95 |
| 2013 | $-193.0M | −$30.0M | #100 |
| 2012 | $-163.0M | +$65.0M | #106 |
| 2011 | $-228.0M | −$51.0M | #95 |
| 2010 | $-177.0M | −$148.0M | #99 |
| 2009 | $-29.0M | +$88.0M | #112 |
Analysis
American Samoa's trade balance was $-381.5M in 2025, a decline of −$113.5M from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $-381.5M by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
American Samoa's trade balance was $-381.5M in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 42.4% decrease from the previous year.
American Samoa's trade balance peaked at $-29.0M in 2009.
The lowest trade balance in American Samoa was $-381.5M in 2025.
American Samoa ranks 93rd globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
American Samoa's trade balance is projected to reach $-381.5M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of American Samoa in 2025 was $-381.5M. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_american-samoa_trade-balance,
title = {American Samoa Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/american-samoa/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}