Vanuatu Trade Data
Vanuatu Import Export Data, Vanuatu Shipment Data
Vanuatu is a Pacific island archipelago with major exports in copra and coconut oil (HS 12, 15), kava (HS 12), beef (HS 02), cocoa (HS 18), and timber (HS 44). Australia, New Caledonia, Japan, New Zealand, and the EU are key trading partners. Vanuatu runs a structural trade deficit, with imports concentrated in machinery (HS 84), petroleum (HS 27), vehicles (HS 87), food products, and manufactured goods. Tourism and international financial services are important economic sectors. Vanuatu applies HS 2022 with 8-digit codes under the Vanuatu Customs Tariff, administered by the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue, Vanuatu, within the MSG, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Vanuatu'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.
Vanuatu Import Data
Vanuatu Mirror Data
Vanuatu Shipping Data
Vanuatu Importers Database
Vanuatu Traders Contacts
Vanuatu Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Vanuatu trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Vanuatu's Top Import Product Sector based on Vanuatu trade data?
Vanuatu import data 2020 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (17.7%), based on verified Vanuatu trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2020, Vanuatu as a global importer, ranks at 198 / 226, with a total import value of US$ 209.82M.
Top 3 Vanuatu Import Product Sector 2020:
Machines
Imported at US$ 37.10M , accounting for 17.7% of total imports
Foodstuffs
Imported at US$ 25.00M , accounting for 11.9% of total imports
Metals
Imported at US$ 23.34M , accounting for 11.1% of total imports
What are Vanuatu's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -21.2% , from US$ 266.34M to US$ 209.82M
2019 vs 2018
Import trade declined by -12.0% , from US$ 302.56M to US$ 266.34M
2018 vs 2017
Import trade declined by -5.2% , from US$ 319.12M to US$ 302.56M
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What are Vanuatu top 3 import products by HS codes in 2020?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 84 (US$ 22.70M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 27 (US$ 18.62M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2020: HS 85 (US$ 14.40M)
Who are Vanuatu top 3 import trade partners in 2020?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2020: China (US$ 72.51M)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2020: Australia (US$ 38.53M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2020: New Zealand (US$ 28.57M)
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Vanuatu Shipping Data & Logistics Records
How to use Vanuatu shipping data to track regional supply movements, essential import volumes, and cross-island logistics activity 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 Vanuatu's food, fuel, machinery, building materials, and daily-use supply corridors.
- Monitor route-level shipping frequency to understand infrastructure demand, local supply dependence, and regional trade connectivity.
- Use shipping data to identify active trade lanes, concentrated import flows, and commercially relevant Pacific logistics patterns.
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Vanuatu Pacific Shipping Insights & Connectivity Analytics
How to use Vanuatu shipping data to analyse regional trade links, supply route dependence, and cross-island shipment trends?
- Visualise shipping activity by carrier, origin-destination pair, shipment volume, and time period across Pacific trade corridors.
- Compare surrounding island trade lanes to understand route dependence, supply access, and freight concentration.
- Detect shifts in sourcing direction, product demand signals, and route-level logistics activity over time.
- Turn shipping records into practical insight for regional expansion, supply planning, and market prioritisation.
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Vanuatu Trading Company & Regional Supply Partner Intelligence
How to use Vanuatu shipping data to identify trading companies, suppliers, and Pacific logistics partners?
- Discover companies linked to shipping records across Vanuatu's Pacific supply corridors where trader data is available.
- Track which entities appear in shipment records for essential goods, infrastructure materials, and regional trade flows.
- Identify potential supply and distribution partners based on shipping lane presence, volume patterns, and island route activity.
- Support distributor search, sourcing strategy, and regional partner discovery with shipping-based commercial intelligence.
Advantages of Vanuatu Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
What trade insights are included in Vanuatu import and export trade data?
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu trade data?
Use Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu trade trends and market demand using Vanuatu trade data?
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu Imports
2020 Vanuatu Exports
Frequently Asked Questions about Vanuatu Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Vanuatu in 2020?
On the export side, the leading export product is Aquatic Animals (HS 03) with a total export value of US$ 121.03M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 161.27M. Key export categories also include Animal Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Vanuatu. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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