U.S. Imports
$731K
U.S. Exports
$691K
Deficit of $40K (net importer)
The United States imported $731K/month and exported $691K/month with Tonga as of April 2026, covering 28 product categories.
U.S. goods imports from Tonga of $731K in April 2026 ran 194% above the year-to-date monthly average of $249K.
Tonga is one of the smaller Pacific island origins in US trade data, with exports primarily limited to agricultural products such as squash, vanilla, and root vegetables, along with some handicrafts. The kingdom's export capacity is constrained by its small land area and population, and seasonal agricultural cycles heavily influence shipment timing. Importers sourcing Tongan goods should anticipate limited cargo volumes and infrequent shipping schedules from this remote origin.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$17.0M
Services Imports
$3.0M
Tonga's agricultural exports to the US include squash, vanilla, and root crops such as taro. These are seasonal commodities, so availability and shipment windows are tied closely to harvest cycles in the Southern Hemisphere.
Yes. Plant-based agricultural imports from Tonga are subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements, including inspection certificates and, for certain commodities, treatment protocols to prevent the introduction of pests. Importers should confirm current admissibility requirements with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $430K |
| 2 | PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF OFFICE MACHINES, NESOI | $175K |
| 3 | ESTIMATED IMPORTS OF LOW VALUED TRANSACTIONS | $26K |
| 4 | CORAL, SHELL OF MOLLUSCS ETC UNWORKED POWDER/WASTE | $25K |
| 5 | FRUIT & EDIBLE PLANT PARTS NESOI, PREP ETC. NESOI | $20K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHICKEN CUTS AND EDIBLE OFFAL (INC LIVERS), FROZEN | $343K |
| 2 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $127K |
| 3 | FOOD PREPARATIONS NESOI | $77K |
| 4 | SAUCES ETC. MIXED CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGS NESOI | $35K |
| 5 | ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI | $23K |
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