Trade lane
What Papua New Guinea buys from China.
Papua New Guinea imported USD 1.3bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, down 4 per cent on 2022. That is 32 per cent of everything Papua New Guinea imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 1.3bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
32 per centof Papua New Guinea's imports in these lines, USD 3.9bn from every source
249product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Papua New Guinea's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Papua New Guinea paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Papua New Guinea imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 43 per cent of the lane.
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports80 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,393 a tonne, 26,736 tonnesUSD 37min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports55 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 88 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,030 a tonne, 9,598 tonnesUSD 29min 2024 -
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Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)HS 281512
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports97 per cent, 4 source countriesChangedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 21min 2024 -
4
Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports63 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,315 a tonne, 6,185 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloysHS 721061
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports100 per cent, 3 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 20min 2024 -
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Plastics: tableware and kitchenwareHS 392410
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports97 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,237 a tonne, 4,646 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Buildings: prefabricated, not of woodHS 940690
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports76 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,894 a tonne, 9,266 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports32 per cent, 9 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 17min 2024 -
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Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports100 per cent, 1 source countryChangefrom USD 1k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 16min 2024 -
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Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports85 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,727 a tonne, 5,669 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports42 per cent, 4 source countriesChangefrom USD 150k in 2022Unit valueUSD 9,239 a tonne, 1,615 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports66 per cent, 10 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,449 a tonne, 5,240 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports63 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 13min 2024 -
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Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)HS 160414
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports49 per cent, 6 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 8,182 a tonne, 1,498 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 730661
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports95 per cent, 10 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 655 a tonne, 18,395 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sectionsHS 730810
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports93 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 405 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,421 a tonne, 8,387 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding...HS 731700
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports100 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 11min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports69 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,263 a tonne, 1,419 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugsHS 640220
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports78 per cent, 4 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,611 a tonne, 2,183 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate...HS 630533
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports96 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,784 a tonne, 3,550 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420292
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports96 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articlesHS 482010
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports94 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,020 a tonne, 4,489 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports82 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940549
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports89 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports82 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,411 a tonne, 2,497 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392330
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports87 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,858 a tonne, 2,971 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)HS 160415
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports97 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
28
Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports99 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports9 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 98 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,643 a tonne, 2,188 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Paper articles: toilet paperHS 481810
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports94 per cent, 8 source countriesChangedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports99 per cent, 3 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Lamps: portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512)HS 851310
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports83 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports87 per cent, 15 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports13 per cent, 25 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,605 a tonne, 949 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
35
Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports68 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,177 a tonne, 3,313 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Front-end shovel loadersHS 842951
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports65 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,039 a tonne, 2,331 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
37
Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined...HS 392010
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports68 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,454 a tonne, 2,872 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Organo-sulphur compounds: n.e.c. in heading no. 2930HS 293090
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports99 per cent, 4 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
39
Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymersHS 392329
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports84 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,192 a tonne, 1,650 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
40
Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports97 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
41
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610343
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports99 per cent, 4 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024 -
42
Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: n.e.c. in heading no. 6601 (including walking stick umbrellas)HS 660199
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports99 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024 -
43
Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports54 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,079 a tonne, 677 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports46 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,449 a tonne, 1,782 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVAHS 850211
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports87 per cent, 10 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,372 a tonne, 1,141 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
46
Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for...HS 847490
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports10 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 197 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,481 a tonne, 1,734 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
47
Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleachedHS 540751
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports100 per cent, 1 source countryChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024 -
48
Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports100 per cent, 8 source countriesChangedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024 -
49
Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports66 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,957 a tonne, 950 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
50
Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further workedHS 732611
Share of Papua New Guinea's imports73 per cent, 3 source countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423USD 21m in 2024, up 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 63 per cent of the line.
- Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952USD 29m in 2024, up 88 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). China supplies 55 per cent of the line.
- Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320USD 9m in 2024, up 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 82 per cent of the line.
- Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articlesHS 482010USD 9m in 2024, up 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
- Buildings: prefabricated, not of woodHS 940690USD 18m in 2024, up 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 76 per cent of the line.
- Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300USD 8m in 2024, up 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymersHS 392329USD 7m in 2024, up 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690USD 6m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 46 per cent of the line.
- Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900USD 15m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 85 per cent of the line.
- Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: n.e.c. in heading no. 6601 (including walking stick umbrellas)HS 660199USD 6m in 2024, up 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940549USD 9m in 2024, up 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 89 per cent of the line.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299USD 9m in 2024, up 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 82 per cent of the line.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070USD 13m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 63 per cent of the line.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449USD 10m in 2024, up 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 69 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890USD 37m in 2024, up 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022). China supplies 80 per cent of the line.
- Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of...HS 420212USD 7m in 2024, up 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 97 per cent of the line.
- Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213USD 6m in 2024, up 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 54 per cent of the line.
- Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420292USD 9m in 2024, up 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 96 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates
Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Papua New Guinea imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 73089080 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 37m; 19 source countries in all.
- Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)HS 28151297 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 21m; 4 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 87042363 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 21m; 7 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloysHS 721061100 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 20m; 3 source countries in all.
- Plastics: tableware and kitchenwareHS 39241097 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 20m; 13 source countries in all.
- Buildings: prefabricated, not of woodHS 94069076 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 18m; 11 source countries in all.
- Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412100 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 16m; 1 source country in all.
- Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 96190085 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 15m; 9 source countries in all.
- Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 40112066 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 13m; 10 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 72107063 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 13m; 5 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 73066195 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 12m; 10 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sectionsHS 73081093 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 12m; 5 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel: nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding...HS 731700100 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 11m; 11 source countries in all.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 85444969 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 10m; 27 source countries in all.
- Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugsHS 64022078 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 10m; 4 source countries in all.
- Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate...HS 63053396 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 10m; 6 source countries in all.
- Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 42029296 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 9m; 13 source countries in all.
- Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articlesHS 48201094 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 9m; 11 source countries in all.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 64029982 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 9m; 11 source countries in all.
- Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 94054989 per cent of Papua New Guinea's imports of the line, USD 9m; 10 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Papua New Guinea at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)HS 160414China: USD 12m at USD 8,182 a tonne. Thailand: USD 9m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 1,667 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,667 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What Papua New Guinea buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Papua New Guinea with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is China's part of everything Papua New Guinea imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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