Tuvalu Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
Tuvalu's exports was $-4.7M in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 310.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Tuvalu's exports stood at $-4.7M in 2025, a decline of +$6.9M from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-4.7M by 2025. Tuvalu ranked 177th globally.
Tuvalu’s export performance has deteriorated sharply, moving from a modest surplus of 1,274,564.40 in 2001 to a negative balance of –4,694,968.31 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 177 globally. The all‑time peak of 25,110,647.07 in 2012 underscores how recent shocks have erased a decade of growth, turning the balance into a deep deficit by the latest year. Compared with regional peers, Tuvalu’s 2025 figure is far worse than Palau’s positive 12,539,600.00 and also lags behind Kiribati’s 15,486,127.30, highlighting the island’s vulnerability to external price swings and limited diversification. The persistent trade gap reflects constrained production capacity, heavy reliance on a narrow range of marine and agricultural products, and the impact of climate‑related disruptions that have curtailed export volumes. If Tuvalu can expand niche markets, improve logistics, and secure climate‑resilient infrastructure, the negative export trend could be reversed in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | $-4.7M | - | - |
| 2025 | $-4.7M | −$6.9M | #177 |
| 2022 | $2.2M | −$513,097 | #178 |
| 2021 | $2.7M | −$344,416 | #180 |
| 2020 | $3.1M | −$7.2M | #182 |
| 2019 | $10.3M | +$1.7M | #183 |
| 2018 | $8.5M | −$103,967 | #182 |
| 2017 | $8.6M | +$1.1M | #183 |
| 2016 | $7.5M | +$518,452 | #186 |
| 2015 | $7.0M | +$1.3M | #186 |
| 2014 | $5.7M | +$191,288 | #187 |
| 2013 | $5.5M | −$19.6M | #184 |
| 2012 | $25.1M | +$10.3M | #185 |
| 2011 | $14.8M | +$788,331 | #185 |
| 2010 | $14.1M | +$8.5M | #183 |
| 2009 | $5.5M | +$1.5M | #182 |
Analysis
Tuvalu's exports was $-4.7M in 2025, a decline of −$6.9M from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $-4.7M by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuvalu's exports was $-4.7M in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 310.4% decrease from the previous year.
Tuvalu's exports peaked at $25.1M in 2012.
The lowest exports in Tuvalu was $-4.7M in 2025.
Tuvalu ranks 177th globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tuvalu's exports is projected to reach $-4.7M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exports of Tuvalu in 2025 was $-4.7M. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tuvalu_exports,
title = {Tuvalu Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tuvalu/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}