Samoa Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Samoa's imports was $649.7M in 2025, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 12.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Samoa's imports stood at $649.7M in 2025, a rise of +$73.9M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $649.7M by 2025. Samoa ranked 169th globally.
Samoa's imports have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 45 years, with the most recent data showing a substantial increase to 649,674,400.92 in 2025. This represents a stark contrast to the country's all-time low in 1977, when imports totaled 42,425,842.29. The current figure not only surpasses this historical trough but also ranks Samoa 169th globally in terms of imports. When compared to peer countries, Samoa's imports are lower than those of St. Vincent and the Grenadines but higher than those of Comoros. The trend indicates a steady increase in imports, which is likely driven by the country's growing economy and increasing global integration. However, a decline in international trade due to global economic downturns or shifts in regional trade policies could potentially alter this trajectory and impact Samoa's import dynamics.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $755.4M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $702.5M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $649.7M | - | - |
| 2025 | $649.7M | +$73.9M | #169 |
| 2024 | $575.7M | +$15.0M | #6 |
| 2023 | $560.8M | +$48.8M | #8 |
| 2022 | $512.0M | +$82.0M | #9 |
| 2021 | $430.0M | +$53.2M | #11 |
| 2020 | $376.8M | −$79.9M | #11 |
| 2019 | $456.7M | +$36.2M | #11 |
| 2018 | $420.5M | +$10.3M | #9 |
| 2017 | $410.2M | +$10.1M | #10 |
| 2016 | $400.1M | +$28.5M | #12 |
| 2015 | $371.6M | −$44.5M | #11 |
| 2014 | $416.1M | +$1.8M | #12 |
| 2013 | $414.3M | +$16.6M | #12 |
| 2012 | $397.7M | −$28.4M | #12 |
| 2011 | $426.1M | +$36.8M | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's imports was $649.7M in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 12.8% increase from the previous year.
Samoa's imports peaked at $649.7M in 2025.
The lowest imports in Samoa was $42.4M in 1977.
Samoa ranks 169th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's imports is projected to reach $649.7M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Samoa's imports was approximately 649.67 million ($649.7M) in 2025.
The imports of Samoa in 2025 was $649.7M. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_imports,
title = {Samoa Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}