In the calendar year of 2023, China exported goods worth US$1.72 million to Norfolk Island. Among the main exports from China to Norfolk Island were Air Pumps (US$414,000), Non-Knit Women’s Suits (US$224,000), Electrical Lighting and Signalling Equipment (US$149,000), Other Rubber Products (US$95,087) and Plywood (US$79,500). Over the span of 28 years, China’s exports to Norfolk Island have grown steadily at an annualized rate of 15.5%, rising from US$35,500 in 1995 to US$1.72 million in 2023.
List of All Products That Were Imported from China to Norfolk Island
The table below presents a comprehensive list of all commodities that were exported from China to Norfolk Island in 2023, categorized by product types, and ranked by their trade values in US dollars.
Tips to use this table
- Identifying High-Demand Products: Analyze the top-ranked products to identify which items have the highest trade values. These products are likely to be in high demand in the Norfolk Island market, presenting lucrative opportunities for importers and resellers.
- Niche Market Exploration: Explore products with significant trade values that may not be commonly known. These niche products could represent untapped market segments with less competition, allowing resellers and importers to carve out a unique position in the market.
# |
Product Name (HS4) |
Trade Value (US$) |
Categories (HS2) |
| 1 | Air Pumps | 414,081 | Machines |
| 2 | Non-Knit Women’s Suits | 223,809 | Textiles |
| 3 | Electrical Lighting and Signalling Equipment | 149,384 | Machines |
| 4 | Other Rubber Products | 95,087 | Plastics and Rubbers |
| 5 | Plywood | 79,500 | Wood Products |
| 6 | Wood Carpentry | 70,080 | Wood Products |
| 7 | Large Construction Vehicles | 56,210 | Machines |
| 8 | Brochures | 53,112 | Paper Goods |
| 9 | Motor vehicles; parts and accessories | 47,340 | Transportation |
| 10 | Excavation Machinery | 43,828 | Machines |
| 11 | Children’s Picture Books | 43,020 | Paper Goods |
| 12 | Iron Chains | 40,104 | Metals |
| 13 | Non-Knit Men’s Suits | 33,120 | Textiles |
| 14 | Video and Card Games | 32,982 | Miscellaneous |
| 15 | Knit Active Wear | 31,065 | Textiles |
| 16 | Other Aluminum Products | 30,630 | Metals |
| 17 | Wood Kitchenware | 30,480 | Wood Products |
| 18 | Knit T-shirts | 29,470 | Textiles |
| 19 | Other Furniture | 27,857 | Miscellaneous |
| 20 | Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric | 26,984 | Textiles |
| 21 | Raw Plastic Sheeting | 21,600 | Plastics and Rubbers |
| 22 | Ceramic Bricks | 21,375 | Stone And Glass |
| 23 | Other Plastic Products | 17,453 | Plastics and Rubbers |
| 24 | Transmissions | 15,721 | Machines |
| 25 | Bi-Wheel Vehicle Parts | 15,120 | Transportation |
| 26 | House Linens | 13,840 | Textiles |
| 27 | Rubber Footwear | 11,745 | Footwear and Headwear |
| 28 | Light Fixtures | 11,000 | Miscellaneous |
| 29 | Iron Housewares | 10,098 | Metals |
| 30 | Saddlery | 7,031 | Animal Hides |
| 31 | Other Wood Articles | 6,339 | Wood Products |
| 32 | Other Clocks | 3,091 | Instruments |
| 33 | Iron Structures | 2,256 | Metals |
| 34 | Knit Babies’ Garments | 2,128 | Textiles |
| 35 | Seats | 1,196 | Miscellaneous |
| 36 | Therapeutic Appliances | 322 | Instruments |
| 37 | Electrical Ignitions | 40 | Machines |
Last Updated: April, 2024
Note #1: The HS4 code, or Harmonized System 4-digit code, is part of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS). It’s an internationally standardized system for classifying goods in international trade.
Note #2: This table is regularly updated on an annual basis. Therefore, we encourage you to revisit frequently to access the latest information regarding trade between China and Norfolk Island.
China Supplier Verification
Trade Agreements between China and Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island, as an external territory of Australia, does not independently engage in or sign bilateral trade agreements with other countries, including China. The island’s external affairs and trade policies are managed by the Australian government. This means that any trade agreements affecting Norfolk Island would be those entered into by Australia as a whole.
Australia has several significant trade agreements that include China and, by extension, impact Norfolk Island:
- China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) (2015): This major trade agreement between China and Australia significantly liberalizes trade between the two countries, reducing tariffs and increasing access to various markets. ChAFTA allows for the export of Australian goods at lower tariff rates, including agricultural products and resources, which are key exports from Australia to China.
- Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Australia and China have also established a comprehensive strategic partnership, which includes not only trade but also investment and economic cooperation. While this broader relationship has faced challenges, it continues to frame the economic interactions between the two nations.
For Norfolk Island, the impact of these agreements is indirect. The island’s economy is small, primarily driven by tourism, small-scale agriculture, and external financial support from the Australian government. The local businesses may benefit from the broader access to Chinese markets for their products like coffee and honey, and from the import of goods under the terms negotiated by Australia.
Thus, while Norfolk Island itself does not directly participate in trade agreements with China, the policies and agreements established by Australia provide a framework within which Norfolk Island operates economically.
