Marshall Islands Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Marshall Islands's imports was $206.0M in 2021, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 55.1% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2021.
Overview
Marshall Islands's imports stood at $206.0M in 2021, a rise of +$73.2M from 2020. Marshall Islands ranked 6th globally.
Marshall Islands’ imports rose from US$134,824,222.30 in 2005 to a record US$206,024,686.08 in 2021, placing the nation sixth globally for the latest year. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of US$129,178,269.60 in 2006, reflecting expanding demand for fuel, food, and construction inputs as the country pursued infrastructure upgrades and tourism development. Over the 17‑year span, import growth outpaced that of peer Kiribati, whose 2021 imports stood at US$201,983,572.68, and exceeded Tonga’s US$298,303,823.52 despite the latter’s larger absolute volume, indicating a higher relative intensity of import reliance for Marshall Islands. The persistent increase suggests that future import levels will continue to climb unless domestic production capacity expands or trade diversification reduces dependence on external supplies.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $206.0M | +$73.2M | #6 |
| 2020 | $132.8M | +$3.2M | #3 |
| 2019 | $129.7M | −$45.0M | #3 |
| 2018 | $174.7M | −$5.0M | #4 |
| 2017 | $179.7M | +$9.8M | #3 |
| 2016 | $169.9M | +$11.5M | #3 |
| 2015 | $158.4M | −$23.1M | #3 |
| 2014 | $181.5M | −$21.2M | #3 |
| 2013 | $202.7M | +$16.5M | #6 |
| 2012 | $186.2M | +$9.1M | #6 |
| 2011 | $177.1M | +$12.5M | #6 |
| 2010 | $164.6M | +$6.6M | #6 |
| 2009 | $157.9M | +$18.8M | #6 |
| 2008 | $139.2M | −$1.5M | #5 |
| 2007 | $140.7M | +$11.5M | #4 |
Analysis
Marshall Islands's imports was $206.0M in 2021, a rise of +$73.2M from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marshall Islands's imports was $206.0M in 2021. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 55.1% increase from the previous year.
Marshall Islands's imports peaked at $206.0M in 2021.
The lowest imports in Marshall Islands was $129.2M in 2006.
Marshall Islands ranks 6th globally in imports as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Marshall Islands's imports was approximately 206.02 million ($206.0M) in 2021.
The imports of Marshall Islands in 2021 was $206.0M. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_marshall-islands_imports,
title = {Marshall Islands Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/marshall-islands/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}