Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$54K
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$1.6M
August 2026
Trade surplus
$1.6M
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $54K from Solomon Islands and exported $1.6M to it, across 14 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $772K from Solomon Islands and exported $17.6M to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $1.6M with Solomon Islands, exporting 30.6× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Solomon Islands of $54K in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $43K.
The Solomon Islands' US export profile is dominated by timber and fish, with tropical hardwood logs and sawn lumber representing a primary commodity category subject to Lacey Act declaration requirements. Tuna and other seafood exports are subject to FDA oversight and HACCP compliance at the processing facility level. Importers sourcing timber from the Solomon Islands must document species, volume, and legality of harvest at the time of entry, as enforcement of Lacey Act provisions for Pacific timber has intensified in recent years.
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The Lacey Act requires importers to file a plant and plant product declaration (PPQ Form 505) at the time of entry, identifying the scientific name of the wood species, country of harvest, quantity, and value. Importers must exercise due care to ensure the timber was legally harvested under Solomon Islands law. Penalties for violations can include civil fines and forfeiture of goods.
Yes. Any foreign facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for US import must be registered with FDA, and importers must submit prior notice before shipment arrival. Solomon Islands seafood facilities must also operate under a HACCP plan meeting US standards. Importers should verify facility registration status before contracting with new suppliers.
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$9.0M
Services Imports
$1.0M
The top U.S. imports from Solomon Islands are US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement, Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions and Coral, Mollusc Shells, and Similar Unworked Marine Materials, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $51K |
| 2 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · Special Import Reporting Provisions | $3K |
| 3 | $0 | |
| 4 | $0 | |
| 5 | $0 | |
| 6 | $0 | |
| 7 | $0 | |
| 8 | $0 | |
| 9 | $0 | |
| 10 | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $781K | |
| 2 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $600K |
| 3 |
| $67K |
| 4 | $66K |
| 5 | $63K |
| 6 | $21K |
| 7 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $20K |
| 8 | $20K |
| 9 | $6K |
| 10 | $4K |