United States Imports from Tuvalu

The United States' imports from Tuvalu fell to $169,025 in 2024, down from $511,619 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 67% ($342,594) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from Tuvalu were Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings ($58,201), Articles of iron or steel ($42,188), Unspecified commodities ($18,472).

United States moved from a trade deficit with Tuvalu of $191,646 in 2023 to a surplus of $401,399 in 2024. This represents a reversal of $593,045 (309.4%).

United States Imports from Tuvalu by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US imports from Tuvalu by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $58,201 2024
2 Articles of iron or steel $42,188 2024
3 Unspecified commodities $18,472 2024
4 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $12,356 2024
5 Works of art, antiques $12,241 2024
6 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $10,849 2024
7 Toys, games, sports goods $4,293 2024
8 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $3,950 2024
9 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $3,011 2024
10 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $2,676 2024
11 Footwear and parts $788 2024