Palau Trade Data
Palau Import Export Data, Palau Shipment Data
Palau is a small Pacific island nation with a tourism-dependent economy. Goods exports are very limited, consisting primarily of fish and seafood (HS 03) and small quantities of handicrafts. The United States, Japan, Taiwan, and Australia are key trading partners. Palau is almost entirely import-dependent, with petroleum (HS 27), food products, machinery (HS 84), vehicles (HS 87), and manufactured goods as leading imports. Palau has a Compact of Free Association with the United States, providing trade access and financial assistance. Palau applies HS 2017 with 6-digit codes under the Palau Customs Tariff, administered by the Bureau of Revenue, Customs and Taxation, Palau. Trade figures on this page are based on Palau'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.
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Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Palau trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Palau's Top Import Product Sector based on Palau trade data?
Palau import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (16.7%), based on verified Palau trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Palau as a global importer, ranks at 211 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 89.33M.
Top 3 Palau Import Product Sector 2020:
Machines
Imported at US$ 14.92M , accounting for 16.7% of total imports
Transportation
Imported at US$ 13.03M , accounting for 14.6% of total imports
Foodstuffs
Imported at US$ 9.54M , accounting for 10.7% of total imports
What are Palau's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -12.8% , from US$ 102.42M to US$ 89.33M
2019 vs 2018
Import trade declined by -43.0% , from US$ 179.54M to US$ 102.42M
2018 vs 2017
Import trade declined by -4.7% , from US$ 188.41M to US$ 179.54M
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What are Palau top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 84 (US$ 9.34M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 27 (US$ 8.27M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 89 (US$ 7.29M)
Who are Palau top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: China (US$ 24.30M)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: United States (US$ 18.06M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: Taiwan, China (US$ 12.46M)
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Advantages of Palau Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
What trade insights are included in Palau import and export trade data?
Palau 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.
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Use Palau 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 Palau trade trends and market demand using Palau trade data?
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What are the major import and export products of Palau in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Ships, boats and floating structures (HS 89) with a total export value of US$ 7.79M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 13.14M. Key export categories also include Transportation.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Palau. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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