Country guide
Shipping between the US and Tuvalu
Australia and Oceania · 1 port guide
In 2025 the United States exported $2.2 million of goods to Tuvalu and imported $17 thousand from there. Tuvalu ranked 214th among US export markets and 225th among sources of US imports.
- US exports, 2025
- $2.2MUp 301.7% on 2024 ($549 thousand)
- US imports, 2025
- $17KDown 92.5% on 2024 ($223 thousand)
- Goods balance
- $2.2MUS surplus
- Export market rank
- 214thAmong destinations of US goods
- Import source rank
- 225thAmong sources of US imports
Top goods each way
The five largest Harmonized System chapters by value in 2025, with each chapter's share of the total.
US exports to Tuvalu
Electrical machinery and equipment (chapter 85) led US exports to Tuvalu at $1.4 million, 64% of the total. The top three chapters made up 96%.
US imports from Tuvalu
Precious stones, metals and jewelry (chapter 71) led US imports from Tuvalu at $9 thousand, 54% of the total. The top three chapters made up 100%.
Trade terms
The United States has no free trade agreement in force with Tuvalu, according to the US Trade Representative. Check the duty rate for your goods before you ship.
Ports in Tuvalu
1 port in Tuvalu has a guide here, with depths and facilities from the World Port Index.
Sources
- US trade figures: US Census Bureau, International Trade API, HS2 total exports and general imports for calendar 2024 and 2025, retrieved November 4, 2026.
- Port data: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, World Port Index (Pub 150), from NGA's UpdatedPub150.csv as captured by the Internet Archive on September 29, 2026.
- Trade agreements: Office of the US Trade Representative, free trade agreements, checked November 3, 2026.
- Map: Natural Earth 1:110m land, public domain.