United States Minor Outlying Islands The Trade Data

The United States Minor Outlying Islands (USMOI) comprise a group of nine islands and atolls scattered across the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. These islands are unincorporated territories of the United States and are primarily uninhabited, serving mainly as wildlife refuges and research stations. The USMOI include Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island.   Due to their remote locations and limited human presence, the United States Minor Outlying Islands have minimal economic activity. However, some of the islands have strategic importance for scientific research, conservation efforts, and military purposes.   Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, and Midway Atoll are all part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, which protects their marine ecosystems and biodiversity.   Navassa Island, located in the Caribbean Sea, is a wildlife refuge and serves as a habitat for various bird species. Palmyra Atoll, also in the Pacific Ocean, is a national wildlife refuge and an important nesting site for seabirds and sea turtles.   Wake Island, located in the western Pacific Ocean, has a small population of civilian contractors and military personnel. It serves as a trans-Pacific refueling stop and has a strategic military presence.   Overall, the United States Minor Outlying Islands have limited economic activity and are primarily valued for their environmental significance, scientific research opportunities, and strategic importance. The U.S. government manages these islands to preserve their natural habitats and biodiversity while ensuring national security interests are upheld. Trade figures on this page are based on United States Minor Outlying Islands The'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.