Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$5.5M
U.S. Exports
$4.2M
Deficit of $1.3M (net importer)
The United States imported $5.5M/month and exported $4.2M/month with Papua New Guinea as of August 2026, covering 46 product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $65.2M from Papua New Guinea. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $1.3M with Papua New Guinea, importing 1.3× as much as it exported. U.S. goods imports from Papua New Guinea of $5.5M in August 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.2M.
Papua New Guinea is a resource-rich Pacific nation whose US export profile is anchored by extractive commodities — notably liquefied natural gas, gold, copper, and tropical timber — alongside agricultural products such as palm oil, coffee, and cocoa. The country's commodity mix means US importers frequently deal with multiple regulatory touchpoints, from FDA oversight of food products to Fish and Wildlife Service review of certain wildlife-derived goods. Supply-chain logistics are a persistent consideration given the country's rugged terrain and developing port infrastructure.
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Agricultural imports such as coffee, cocoa, and palm oil require FDA prior notice and may be subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements. Importers should obtain phytosanitary certificates from PNG authorities and confirm that the exporting facility meets US admissibility standards before shipment.
Yes. Timber products may be subject to the Lacey Act, which requires importers to declare the species, country of harvest, and legality of the wood. Wildlife-derived goods may require CITES permits reviewed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Consulting a licensed customs broker or trade attorney is advisable for these commodity categories.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$152.0M
Services Imports
$173.0M
The top U.S. imports from Papua New Guinea are Green (Unroasted), Non-Decaffeinated Coffee, Cocoa Beans, Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted and Whole Vanilla Beans (Not Crushed or Ground), by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.6M | |
| 2 | $704K | |
| 3 | $79K | |
| 4 | $24K | |
| 5 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS, NESOI | $24K |
| 6 | $13K | |
| 7 | $11K | |
| 8 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · SPECIAL IMPORT PROVISIONS, NESOI | $10K |
| 9 | $8K | |
| 10 | $8K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1000K | |
| 2 | $360K | |
| 3 |
| $312K |
| 4 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · AIRCRAFT, SPACECRAFT, AND PARTS THEREOF | $300K |
| 5 | $220K |
| 6 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS, NESOI | $217K |
| 7 | $170K |
| 8 | $169K |
| 9 | $153K |
| 10 | $124K |