Somalia Trade Data
Somalia Import Export Data, Somalia Shipment Data
Somalia's major exports include livestock and live animals (HS 01, particularly goats, sheep, and camels), bananas (HS 08), fish (HS 03), charcoal (HS 44), and hides and skins (HS 41). Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Yemen are key export markets (particularly for livestock during Hajj season). Imports are dominated by food products (sugar, rice, wheat flour), petroleum (HS 27), vehicles (HS 87), khat (from Ethiopia and Kenya), and construction materials. Somalia applies a national customs tariff administered by Somali Customs, with classification nominally aligned to HS conventions. Somalia is a WTO member (since 2024). Trade figures on this page are based on Somalia's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Somalia Import Data
Somalia Mirror Data
Somalia Shipping Data
Somalia Importers Database
Somalia Traders Contacts
Somalia Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Somalia trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Somalia's Top Import Product Sector based on Somalia trade data?
Somalia import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Foodstuffs (26.8%), based on verified Somalia trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Somalia as a global importer, ranks at 140 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 4.20B.
Top 3 Somalia Import Product Sector 2020:
Foodstuffs
Imported at US$ 1.12B , accounting for 26.8% of total imports
Vegetable Products
Imported at US$ 668.43M , accounting for 15.9% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 426.66M , accounting for 10.2% of total imports
What are Somalia's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade grew by +8.2% , from US$ 3.88B to US$ 4.20B
2019 vs 2018
Import trade grew by +11.7% , from US$ 3.47B to US$ 3.88B
2018 vs 2017
Import trade grew by +14.6% , from US$ 3.03B to US$ 3.47B
2020 Somalia Imports
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What are Somalia top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 24 (US$ 581.08M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 07 (US$ 304.48M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 85 (US$ 301.61M)
Who are Somalia top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: UAE (US$ 1.28B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: China (US$ 892.62M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: India (US$ 543.96M)
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Somalia Shipping Data & Logistics Records
How to use Somalia shipping data to track corridor shipment volumes, logistics connectivity, and regional supply flows across sea, land, and air?
- Search shipping records by carrier, route, transport mode, origin, destination, and shipment period.
- Track shipment volumes and movements through Somalia's corridors, transit points, and Indian Ocean trade connections.
- Monitor route-level shipping frequency to understand supply access, corridor dependence, and cross-border logistics activity.
- Use shipping data to detect active trade lanes, route shifts, and freight momentum across regional networks.
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Somalia Corridor Shipping Insights & Connectivity Analytics
How to use Somalia shipping data to analyse trade connectivity, route dependence, and regional shipment trends?
- Visualise shipping activity by carrier, origin-destination pair, shipment volume, and time period across regional corridors.
- Compare surrounding trade lanes to understand how logistics access and freight direction differ across the region.
- Detect route shifts, growing shipment categories, and changing commercial links over time.
- Turn shipping records into route-level intelligence for regional expansion, supply planning, and market prioritisation.
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Somalia Trading Company & Corridor Partner Intelligence
How to use Somalia shipping data to identify trading companies, logistics partners, and corridor-linked operators?
- Discover companies linked to shipping records across Somalia's trade corridors where trader data is available.
- Track which entities appear in shipment records as importers, suppliers, or regional logistics operators.
- Identify potential trade partners based on shipping lane presence, volume patterns, and corridor-level activity.
- Support distributor search, sourcing strategy, and cross-border partner development with shipping-based intelligence.
Somalia Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Somalia Import Data
How can Somalia import data help businesses identify active importers, corridor buyers, and regional supply opportunities?
- Access detailed Somalia shipment records covering essential imports, industrial goods, and corridor-linked trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across port access routes, inland corridors, and Indian Ocean connections.
- Identify active importers and corridor-linked buyers operating in Somalia's East African trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to logistics corridors and regional growth market demand.
Somalia Export Data
How can Somalia export data help businesses identify international buyers and track corridor and regional export activity?
- Search by Somalia exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across agricultural, commodity, and corridor-traded product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to East African and Indian Ocean export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities for Somalia's corridor-linked exports.
- Analyse Somalia's export flow, corridor concentration, and cross-border trading patterns.
Somalia Trade Data Analytics
How can Somalia trade data analytics uncover corridor trade trends, connectivity patterns, and East Africa market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Somalia historical trade records across essential goods, agricultural, and corridor-linked trade sectors.
- Track Somalia import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for corridor and regional connectivity trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to East African trade corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand route dependence, supply access, and regional connectivity.
- Identify top-performing corridor markets and regional trade opportunities in Somalia.
Advantages of Somalia Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2020 Somalia Imports
US $4.20B2020 Somalia Exports
US $276.40MWhat trade insights are included in Somalia import and export trade data?
Somalia trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Somalia trade data?
Use Somalia import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Somalia trade trends and market demand using Somalia trade data?
Somalia trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Somalia Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Somalia in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Precious metals, gems and jewelry (HS 71) with a total export value of US$ 111.34M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 276.40M. Key export categories also include Precious Metals.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Somalia. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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