Marshall Islands Trade Balance

The Marshall Islands has run a persistent trade deficit, standing at –128,675,150.23 in 2025, which places the nation 78th in the world ranking for trade balance. Over the 31‑year series, the deficit widened from –74,815,700.00 in 1995 to a historic low of –183,720,800.00 in 2019, while the best‑ever figure –61,323,000.00 occurred in 1997. The long‑term trajectory reflects limited export diversification and high import dependence, particularly for fuel, foodstuffs and manufactured goods. Compared with regional peers, the Marshall Islands’ deficit exceeds Cambodia’s –104,263,925.75 but remains smaller than Eswatini’s –145,092,532.34, underscoring the vulnerability of small island economies to external price shocks and tourism volatility. Continued efforts to expand niche agricultural and marine exports, coupled with improvements in logistics and renewable energy, could moderate the deficit and shift the trend toward a more balanced trade position in the coming years.