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U.S. Exports
$26.3M
U.S. Imports
$3.1M
Surplus of $23.1M (net exporter)
The United States imported $3.1M/month and exported $26.3M/month with Papua New Guinea as of April 2026, covering 24 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $23.1M with Papua New Guinea, exporting 8.4× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Papua New Guinea of $3.1M in April 2026 ran 29% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.4M.
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
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED | $2.4M |
| 2 | COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED | $390K |
| 3 | VANILLA, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $103K |
| 4 | COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED | $98K |
| 5 | COLLECTIONS, ARCHAEOL, ETHNOGRAPHIC, HIST INTEREST | $73K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SULFUR OF ALL KINDS, NOT SUBLIMED,PRECIP,COLLOIDAL | $19.0M |
| 2 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $3.2M |
| 3 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $1.2M |
| 4 | MEDICAMENTS NESOI, MEASURED DOSES, RETAIL PK NESOI |
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| $527K |
| 5 | PRINTED BOOKS, BROCHURES, ETC., NESOI | $362K |