Solomon Islands Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Solomon Islands's trade balance was $-603.9M in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 26.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Solomon Islands's trade balance stood at $-603.9M in 2025, a decline of +$125.3M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-603.9M by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 98th globally.
The Solomon Islands' trade balance has fluctuated significantly over the past four decades, with a notable peak in 1999 of 18,395,491.49 and a current all-time trough of -603,874,605.09 in 2025, placing it 98th globally. This stark contrast highlights the country's reliance on international trade, with an increasing deficit in recent years. Compared to peer countries, the Solomon Islands' trade balance is among the most unfavorable, with Sierra Leone's -558,677,967.33 being relatively closer. The substantial decline from the 1999 peak to the current trough suggests a shift in the country's economic dynamics, potentially driven by changes in global market conditions, domestic production, or trade agreements. As the Solomon Islands continue to navigate the complex global trade landscape, a significant improvement in its trade balance would likely require diversification of its export markets, investment in domestic industries, or renegotiation of trade agreements to mitigate its reliance on imported goods.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $-810.2M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $-707.1M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-603.9M | - | - |
| 2025 | $-603.9M | −$125.3M | #98 |
| 2024 | $-478.6M | −$47.6M | #72 |
| 2023 | $-431.0M | −$158.6M | #77 |
| 2022 | $-272.4M | −$49.4M | #98 |
| 2021 | $-223.0M | −$156.3M | #94 |
| 2020 | $-66.7M | +$95.3M | #108 |
| 2019 | $-162.0M | −$93.5M | #97 |
| 2018 | $-68.5M | +$2.6M | #107 |
| 2017 | $-71.1M | +$12.9M | #103 |
| 2016 | $-84.0M | +$13.6M | #108 |
| 2015 | $-97.7M | +$19.6M | #114 |
| 2014 | $-117.3M | −$17.7M | #107 |
| 2013 | $-99.6M | −$40.3M | #110 |
| 2012 | $-59.3M | +$14.6M | #113 |
| 2011 | $-73.9M | +$158.3M | #108 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Solomon Islands's trade balance was $-603.9M in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 26.2% decrease from the previous year.
Solomon Islands's trade balance peaked at $18.4M in 1999.
The lowest trade balance in Solomon Islands was $-603.9M in 2025.
Solomon Islands ranks 98th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Solomon Islands's trade balance is projected to reach $-603.9M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of Solomon Islands in 2025 was $-603.9M. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_trade-balance,
title = {Solomon Islands Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}