Kiribati Trade Data
Kiribati Import Export Data, Kiribati Shipment Data
Kiribati is a remote Pacific island nation spread across 3.5 million square kilometers of ocean, with extremely limited goods exports consisting primarily of fish (HS 03), copra (HS 12), and seaweed. Fishing license fees from foreign tuna fleets are the dominant revenue source. Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia are key trading partners. Kiribati is almost entirely import-dependent, with petroleum (HS 27), food products (rice, flour, sugar), machinery (HS 84), and manufactured goods as leading imports, primarily from Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand. Kiribati applies HS 2007 with 6-digit codes under the Kiribati Customs Tariff, administered by the Kiribati Customs Service, within the Pacific Islands Forum framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Kiribati'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.
Kiribati Import Data
Kiribati Mirror Data
Kiribati Shipping Data
Kiribati Importers Database
Kiribati Traders Contacts
Kiribati Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Kiribati trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Kiribati's Top Import Product Sector based on Kiribati trade data?
Kiribati import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Transportation (28.8%), based on verified Kiribati trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Kiribati as a global importer, ranks at 202 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 173.54M.
Top 3 Kiribati Import Product Sector 2020:
Transportation
Imported at US$ 50.04M , accounting for 28.8% of total imports
Foodstuffs
Imported at US$ 25.35M , accounting for 14.6% of total imports
Vegetable Products
Imported at US$ 17.84M , accounting for 10.3% of total imports
What are Kiribati's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade grew by +73.4% , from US$ 100.10M to US$ 173.54M
2019 vs 2018
Import trade declined by -29.2% , from US$ 141.42M to US$ 100.10M
2018 vs 2017
Import trade declined by -11.4% , from US$ 159.54M to US$ 141.42M
2020 Kiribati Imports
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What are Kiribati top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 88 (US$ 36.22M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 27 (US$ 16.13M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 84 (US$ 11.02M)
Who are Kiribati top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: Brazil (US$ 36.40M)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: China (US$ 22.39M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: Australia (US$ 19.17M)
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Kiribati Shipping Data & Logistics Records
How to use Kiribati shipping data to track island import movements, concentrated demand, and access-market shipment flows across sea, land, and air?
- Search shipping records by carrier, route, transport mode, origin, destination, and shipment period.
- Track shipment volumes and movements linked to Kiribati's food imports, retail goods, hospitality supplies, construction materials, and essential supply corridors.
- Monitor route-level shipping frequency to understand supply dependence, seasonal demand patterns, and concentrated import logistics.
- Use shipping data to identify stable import corridors, route patterns, and commercially relevant small-market freight activity.
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Kiribati Island Trade Insights & Access Market Analytics
How to use Kiribati shipping data to analyse import demand signals, route access, and niche market logistics performance?
- Visualise shipping activity by carrier, origin-destination pair, shipment volume, and time period across island supply corridors.
- Compare trade lanes across nearby island and access markets to understand scale, concentration, and connectivity.
- Detect seasonal demand shifts, route changes, and changes in key imported product categories at the logistics level.
- Turn shipping records into selective market insight for route planning, distributor screening, and niche market entry.
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Kiribati Trading Company & Island Distributor Intelligence
How to use Kiribati shipping data to identify importers, distributors, and island trade operators?
- Discover companies linked to shipping records across Kiribati's island supply corridors where trader data is available.
- Track which entities appear in shipment records for food, retail, hospitality, construction, and essential goods flows.
- Identify potential distribution partners based on shipping lane presence, volume patterns, and recurring import activity.
- Support focused outreach, island market entry, and selective partner discovery with shipping-based company intelligence.
Advantages of Kiribati Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
What trade insights are included in Kiribati import and export trade data?
Kiribati 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 Kiribati trade data?
Use Kiribati 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 Kiribati trade trends and market demand using Kiribati trade data?
Kiribati 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.
2020 Kiribati Imports
2020 Kiribati Exports
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What are the major import and export products of Kiribati in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Aquatic Animals (HS 03) with a total export value of US$ 89.40M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 95.69M. Key export categories also include Animal Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Kiribati. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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