Trade partner
U.S. Exports
$796K
U.S. Imports
$113K
Surplus of $683K (net exporter)
The United States imported $113K/month and exported $796K/month with Tonga as of August 2026, covering 38 product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.9M from Tonga. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $683K with Tonga, exporting 7.0× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Tonga of $113K in August 2026 ran 36% below the year-to-date monthly average of $176K.
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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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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The top U.S. imports from Tonga are Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions, US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement and Cassava (Manioc), Fresh or Dried, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · SPECIAL IMPORT PROVISIONS, NESOI | $39K |
| 2 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS, NESOI | $34K |
| 3 | $15K | |
| 4 | $11K | |
| 5 | $7K | |
| 6 | $5K | |
| 7 | $3K | |
| 8 | $0 | |
| 9 | $0 | |
| 10 | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $210K | |
| 2 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS, NESOI | $142K |
| 3 |
| $125K |
| 4 | $105K |
| 5 | $44K |
| 6 | $23K |
| 7 | $19K |
| 8 | $16K |
| 9 | $15K |
| 10 | $15K |
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$17.0M
Services Imports
$3.0M