Australia Imports from Solomon Islands

Australia's imports from the Solomon Islands rose to $92.54 million in 2024, up from $59.56 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 55.4% ($32.98 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Australia from the Solomon Islands were Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($84.80 million), Wood and wood products, charcoal ($2.68 million), Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($995,905.13).

Australia moved from a trade surplus with Solomon Islands of $15.27 million in 2023 to a deficit of $19.94 million in 2024. This represents a reversal of $35.22 million (230.6%).

Australia Imports from Solomon Islands by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of Australia imports from Solomon Islands by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $84.80M 2024
2 Wood and wood products, charcoal $2.68M 2024
3 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $995,905.13 2024
4 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $918,332.21 2024
5 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $797,687.86 2024
6 Food industry residues, animal feed $789,302.55 2024
7 Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects $347,736.47 2024
8 Fertilizers $201,401.82 2024
9 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $172,043.00 2024
10 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $135,520.28 2024
11 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $115,576.65 2024
12 Copper and copper articles $112,065.14 2024
13 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $96,861.82 2024
14 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $88,732.58 2024
15 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $87,927.44 2024
16 Aluminium and aluminium articles $57,478.28 2024
17 Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment $42,784.17 2024
18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $30,188.92 2024
19 Animal products $18,841.44 2024
20 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $17,516.34 2024
21 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $9,663.21 2024
22 Miscellaneous base metal articles $5,897.26 2024
23 Ships, boats, floating structures $5,436.89 2024
24 Works of art, antiques $4,498.88 2024
25 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $3,223.40 2024
26 Miscellaneous chemical products $2,210.39 2024
27 Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods $1,471.92 2024
28 Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops $1,148.79 2024
29 Glass and glassware $982.84 2024
30 Iron and steel $935.95 2024
31 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $773.24 2024