Papua New Guinea Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
Papua New Guinea's exports was $15.6B in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 15.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's exports stood at $15.6B in 2025, a rise of +$2.1B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $15.6B by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 98th globally.
Papua New Guinea's export figures have experienced significant growth over the past five decades, with the country's exports reaching an all-time high of 15,596,326,259.71 in 2025. This figure marks a substantial increase from the country's 1976 exports of 619,308,765.33, nearly a 25-fold expansion. In comparison, Iceland, a peer country, also exhibits robust export growth, reaching 17,019,161,974.68 in 2025. However, Papua New Guinea lags behind other countries such as Tanzania, which has seen its exports surge to 17,726,441,880.35 in 2025. The growth in Papua New Guinea's exports is largely driven by its rich natural resources, including minerals and timber. To maintain this trajectory, the country must continue to develop its infrastructure, invest in its human capital, and navigate the complexities of global trade agreements, particularly the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, which could shape the future of regional trade.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $17.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $16.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $15.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $15.6B | +$2.1B | #98 |
| 2024 | $13.5B | +$231.8M | #96 |
| 2023 | $13.2B | −$1.6B | #99 |
| 2022 | $14.9B | +$3.8B | #93 |
| 2021 | $11.0B | +$1.9B | #96 |
| 2020 | $9.2B | −$2.1B | #92 |
| 2019 | $11.2B | +$1.1B | #94 |
| 2018 | $10.1B | +$307.6M | #97 |
| 2017 | $9.8B | +$2.4B | #96 |
| 2016 | $7.4B | −$1.2B | #99 |
| 2015 | $8.6B | −$488.9M | #97 |
| 2014 | $9.1B | +$2.7B | #102 |
| 2013 | $6.4B | −$432.7M | #107 |
| 2012 | $6.8B | −$529.1M | #104 |
| 2011 | $7.3B | +$1.3B | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's exports was $15.6B in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 15.8% increase from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's exports peaked at $15.6B in 2025.
The lowest exports in Papua New Guinea was $619.3M in 1976.
Papua New Guinea ranks 98th globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's exports is projected to reach $15.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Papua New Guinea's exports was approximately 15.6 billion ($15.6B) in 2025.
The exports of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was $15.6B. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_exports,
title = {Papua New Guinea Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}