Products Imported from China to Somalia

In the calendar year of 2023, China exported goods worth US$1.05 billion to Somalia. Among the main exports from China to Somalia were Woven Fabric of Synthetic Staple Fibers (US$124 million), Coated Flat-Rolled Iron (US$94.2 million), Rubber Tires (US$44.1 million), Other Furniture (US$43.22 million) and Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric (US$34.57 million). Over the span of 28 years, China’s exports to Somalia have grown steadily at an annualized rate of 35.1%, rising from US$312k in 1995 to US$1.05 billion in 2023.

List of All Products That Were Imported from China to Somalia

The table below presents a comprehensive list of all commodities that were exported from China to Somalia 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 Somalia market, presenting lucrative opportunities for importers and resellers.
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#	Product Name (HS4)	Trade Value (US$)	Categories (HS2)
1	Woven Fabric of Synthetic Staple Fibers	124,291,203	Textiles
2	Coated Flat-Rolled Iron	94,217,194	Metals
3	Rubber Tires	44,131,222	Plastics and Rubbers
4	Other Furniture	43,219,954	Miscellaneous
5	Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric	34,572,748	Textiles
6	Iron Nails	33,312,536	Metals
7	Broadcasting Equipment	31,897,654	Machines
8	Other Small Iron Pipes	24,538,919	Metals
9	Rubber Footwear	24,232,351	Footwear and Headwear
10	Iron Structures	16,868,362	Metals
11	Iron Wire	15,975,864	Metals
12	Blankets	15,484,368	Textiles
13	Knit Women’s Suits	15,151,311	Textiles
14	Packaged Medicaments	14,925,491	Chemical Products
15	Plywood	14,320,562	Wood Products
16	Other Plastic Products	14,015,058	Plastics and Rubbers
17	Non-Knit Active Wear	13,276,317	Textiles
18	Cleaning Products	13,153,464	Chemical Products
19	Float Glass	10,847,320	Stone And Glass
20	Semiconductor Devices	10,702,087	Machines
21	Iron Cloth	10,182,016	Metals
22	Plastic Housewares	10,005,924	Plastics and Rubbers
23	Toilet Paper	9,810,095	Paper Goods
24	Non-Knit Men’s Suits	8,625,143	Textiles
25	Seats	7,796,356	Miscellaneous
26	Portable Lighting	7,739,829	Machines
27	Plastic Floor Coverings	7,129,908	Plastics and Rubbers
28	Trunks and Cases	7,042,710	Animal Hides
29	Bi-Wheel Vehicle Parts	6,710,208	Transportation
30	Iron Housewares	6,377,815	Metals
31	Video Displays	6,264,113	Machines
32	Vacuum Flask	6,189,506	Miscellaneous
33	Barbed Wire	6,090,625	Metals
34	Medical Instruments	6,082,704	Instruments
35	Insulated Wire	5,951,082	Machines
36	Metal Mountings	5,727,277	Metals
37	Porcelain Tableware	5,685,918	Stone And Glass
38	Motorcycles and cycles	5,576,588	Transportation
39	Aluminum Bars	5,574,081	Metals
40	Batteries	5,562,417	Machines
41	Light Fixtures	5,513,561	Miscellaneous
42	Electrical Transformers	5,400,212	Machines
43	Motor vehicles; parts and accessories	5,326,802	Transportation
44	Other toys	5,285,977	Miscellaneous
45	Refrigerators	5,046,153	Machines
46	Bathroom Ceramics	4,725,467	Stone And Glass
47	Delivery Trucks	4,718,799	Transportation
48	Pesticides	4,690,584	Chemical Products
49	Non-Knit Women’s Suits	4,580,015	Textiles
50	Low-voltage Protection Equipment	4,340,762	Machines
51	Other Domestic Electric Housewares	4,303,626	Machines
52	Interior Decorative Glassware	4,273,769	Stone And Glass
53	Knit T-shirts	4,230,470	Textiles
54	Plastic Building Materials	4,121,371	Plastics and Rubbers
55	Brooms	4,060,590	Miscellaneous
56	Plastic Lids	4,040,967	Plastics and Rubbers
57	Knit Men’s Suits	3,968,969	Textiles
58	Hot-Rolled Iron	3,719,769	Metals
59	Awnings, Tents, and Sails	3,654,079	Textiles
60	Aluminum Plating	3,603,818	Metals
61	Leather Footwear	3,360,022	Footwear and Headwear
62	Electric Batteries	3,339,844	Machines
63	Air Pumps	3,251,508	Machines
64	Electric Heaters	3,208,331	Machines
65	Garden Tools	3,155,680	Metals
66	Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric	3,070,831	Textiles
67	Electric Generating Sets	3,068,673	Machines
68	Iron Pipes	2,965,334	Metals
69	Air Conditioners	2,843,726	Machines
70	Ceramic Bricks	2,774,626	Stone And Glass
71	Other Nitrogen Compounds	2,706,609	Chemical Products
72	Plastic Pipes	2,646,810	Plastics and Rubbers
73	Iron Blocks	2,636,893	Metals
74	Other Synthetic Fabrics	2,559,989	Textiles
75	Non-Knit Men’s Shirts	2,518,715	Textiles
76	Wood Fiberboard	2,515,533	Wood Products
77	Other Electrical Machinery	2,478,884	Machines
78	Knit Socks and Hosiery	2,468,496	Textiles
79	Sports Equipment	2,429,049	Miscellaneous
80	Integrated Circuits	2,382,232	Machines
81	Household Washing Machines	2,299,712	Machines
82	Large Construction Vehicles	2,193,069	Machines
83	Aluminum Structures	2,188,872	Metals
84	Onions	2,103,244	Vegetable Products
85	Prepared Cereals	2,056,740	Foodstuffs
86	Trailers and semi-trailers, not mechanically propelled vehicles	2,053,629	Transportation
87	Prefabricated Buildings	2,032,253	Miscellaneous
88	Other Iron Products	1,972,866	Metals
89	Self-adhesive Plastics	1,851,090	Plastics and Rubbers
90	Microphones and Headphones	1,827,187	Machines
91	Building Stone	1,802,132	Stone And Glass
92	Calculators	1,795,046	Machines
93	Glass Mirrors	1,762,394	Stone And Glass
94	Radio Receivers	1,736,446	Machines
95	Valves	1,703,087	Machines
96	Bedspreads	1,697,638	Textiles
97	Padlocks	1,693,396	Metals
98	Stone Processing Machines	1,691,383	Machines
99	Centrifuges	1,681,924	Machines
100	Liquid Pumps	1,679,474	Machines
101	Iron Stovetops	1,671,534	Metals
102	Spark-Ignition Engines	1,665,260	Machines
103	Synthetic Fabrics	1,645,901	Textiles
104	Chemical Analysis Instruments	1,569,737	Instruments
105	Iron Springs	1,531,430	Metals
106	Computers	1,501,851	Machines
107	Aluminum Housewares	1,477,610	Metals
108	Hair Products	1,430,884	Chemical Products
109	Glues	1,403,488	Chemical Products
110	Telephones	1,333,649	Machines
111	Office Machine Parts	1,328,479	Machines
112	Iron Fasteners	1,325,663	Metals
113	X-Ray Equipment	1,318,794	Instruments
114	Cinnamon	1,286,895	Vegetable Products
115	Rubber Apparel	1,279,121	Plastics and Rubbers
116	Textile Footwear	1,269,613	Footwear and Headwear
117	Non-fillet Frozen Fish	1,231,309	Animal Products
118	Coated Metal Soldering Products	1,218,707	Metals
119	Unglazed Ceramics	1,205,394	Stone And Glass
120	Raw Plastic Sheeting	1,149,561	Plastics and Rubbers
121	Combustion Engines	1,144,669	Machines
122	Other Knit Clothing Accessories	1,126,610	Textiles
123	Paper Containers	1,123,659	Paper Goods
124	Electric Motors	1,103,687	Machines
125	Rubberworking Machinery	1,068,408	Machines
126	Medical Furniture	1,054,808	Miscellaneous
127	Other Measuring Instruments	1,049,513	Instruments
128	Polyacetals	1,048,362	Plastics and Rubbers
129	Lifting Machinery	1,030,620	Machines
130	Electric Filament	1,016,961	Machines
131	Hair Trimmers	1,016,835	Machines
132	Electrical Lighting and Signalling Equipment	1,013,659	Machines
133	Bandages	1,003,847	Chemical Products
134	Plaster Articles	945,992	Stone And Glass
135	Cold-Rolled Iron	941,956	Metals
136	Other Carpets	930,965	Textiles
137	Machinery Having Individual Functions	909,451	Machines
138	Packing Bags	876,942	Textiles
139	Other Hand Tools	876,017	Metals
140	Other Aluminum Products	855,893	Metals
141	Vinyl Chloride Polymers	829,838	Plastics and Rubbers
142	Pens	827,369	Miscellaneous
143	Mattresses	821,213	Miscellaneous
144	Artificial Vegetation	819,176	Footwear and Headwear
145	Knives	812,551	Metals
146	Twine, cordage or rope; nets made up of textile materials	796,291	Textiles
147	Pencils and Crayons	793,030	Miscellaneous
148	Therapeutic Appliances	789,148	Instruments
149	Paper Notebooks	768,355	Paper Goods
150	Washing and Bottling Machines	760,076	Machines
151	House Linens	759,975	Textiles
152	Raw Iron Bars	758,861	Metals
153	Aluminum Foil	731,897	Metals
154	Iron Toiletry	719,204	Metals
155	Phosphinates and phosphonates (phosphites)	718,740	Chemical Products
156	Tufted Carpets	708,511	Textiles
157	Knit Sweaters	707,729	Textiles
158	Shaped Paper	668,077	Paper Goods
159	Safety Glass	652,828	Stone And Glass
160	Scarves	650,053	Textiles
161	Utility Meters	645,258	Instruments
162	Sulfates	641,144	Chemical Products
163	Plastic Coated Textile Fabric	639,975	Textiles
164	Artificial Filament Sewing Thread	637,975	Textiles
165	Wooden Tool Handles	617,747	Wood Products
166	Metal Molds	616,991	Machines
167	Eyewear	610,857	Instruments
168	Rice	606,662	Vegetable Products
169	Rubber Inner Tubes	606,555	Plastics and Rubbers
170	Processed Fish	603,075	Foodstuffs
171	Worked Slate	599,634	Stone And Glass
172	Plastic Wash Basins	579,439	Plastics and Rubbers
173	Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols	565,600	Chemical Products
174	Glass Fibers	553,445	Stone And Glass
175	Engine Parts	549,271	Machines
176	Knit Men’s Shirts	542,790	Textiles
177	Party Decorations	508,728	Miscellaneous
178	Cutlery Sets	503,651	Metals
179	Iron Sheet Piling	499,915	Metals
180	Vacuum Cleaners	497,888	Machines
181	Special purpose motor vehicles	495,837	Transportation
182	Imitation Jewellery	495,641	Precious Metals
183	Other Rubber Products	471,969	Plastics and Rubbers
184	Bicycles, delivery tricycles, other cycles	470,159	Transportation
185	Non-Knit Men’s Coats	465,909	Textiles
186	Other Cast Iron Products	447,905	Metals
187	Embroidery	445,479	Textiles
188	Carbonates	444,508	Chemical Products
189	Sewing Machines	441,814	Machines
190	Wheat	438,809	Vegetable Products
191	Wood Carpentry	436,944	Wood Products
192	Hand-Woven Rugs	433,260	Textiles
193	Other Cutlery	410,785	Metals
194	Other Heating Machinery	408,796	Machines
195	Other Office Machines	407,111	Machines
196	Wheelchairs	405,528	Transportation
197	Iron Chains	403,285	Metals
198	Used Clothing	392,444	Textiles
199	Scissors	391,577	Metals
200	Non-Retail Artificial Staple Fibers Sewing Thread	389,928	Textiles
201	Monofilament	386,105	Plastics and Rubbers
202	Particle Board	381,439	Wood Products
203	Bells and Other Metal Ornaments	369,740	Metals
204	Industrial Food Preperation Machinery	367,541	Machines
205	Other Women’s Undergarments	366,045	Textiles
206	Broadcasting Accessories	361,674	Machines
207	Polishes and Creams	359,915	Chemical Products
208	Scales	359,385	Machines
209	Electrical Control Boards	355,739	Machines
210	Pile Fabric	354,439	Textiles
211	Video and Card Games	350,809	Miscellaneous
212	Beauty Products	345,804	Chemical Products
213	Cellulose Fibers Paper	344,678	Paper Goods
214	Newsprint	343,410	Paper Goods
215	Cooking Hand Tools	341,448	Metals
216	Yeast	339,742	Foodstuffs
217	Twine and Rope	338,608	Textiles
218	Liquid Dispersing Machines	335,487	Machines
219	Processed Tomatoes	335,482	Foodstuffs
220	Combs	324,280	Miscellaneous
221	Glass with Edge Workings	322,288	Stone And Glass
222	Narrow Woven Fabric	319,471	Textiles
223	Soap	317,422	Chemical Products
224	Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles	315,475	Instruments
225	Industrial Printers	311,878	Machines
226	Other Plastic Sheetings	310,553	Plastics and Rubbers
227	Shaving Products	307,360	Chemical Products
228	Raw Sugar	306,431	Foodstuffs
229	Iron Oxides and Hydroxides	303,281	Chemical Products
230	Iron Pipe Fittings	301,689	Metals
231	Hot-Rolled Iron Bars	299,636	Metals
232	Chalkboards	299,507	Miscellaneous
233	Other Cloth Articles	282,113	Textiles
234	Non-Knit Babies’ Garments	275,812	Textiles
235	Non-woven Textiles	275,141	Textiles
236	Other Construction Vehicles	268,164	Machines
237	Tulles and Net Fabric	264,335	Textiles
238	Other Wood Articles	255,182	Wood Products
239	Umbrellas	243,084	Footwear and Headwear
240	Wallpaper	240,645	Paper Goods
241	Excavation Machinery	240,570	Machines
242	Other Processed Vegetables	239,833	Foodstuffs
243	Used Rubber Tires	235,593	Plastics and Rubbers
244	Other Processed Fruits and Nuts	226,979	Foodstuffs
245	Window Dressings	226,834	Textiles
246	Base Metal Watches	226,410	Instruments
247	Ball Bearings	224,621	Machines
248	Cement Articles	216,222	Stone And Glass
249	Electrical Ignitions	213,650	Machines
250	Cotton Sewing Thread	212,029	Textiles
251	Wrenches	208,960	Metals
252	Transmissions	201,055	Machines
253	Tractors	200,929	Transportation
254	Video Recording Equipment	198,535	Machines
255	Hand Tools	195,757	Metals
256	Wadding	193,090	Textiles
257	Copper Pipe Fittings	192,213	Metals
258	Pulley Systems	191,302	Machines
259	Glaziers Putty	183,042	Chemical Products
260	Confectionery Sugar	181,254	Foodstuffs
261	Knit Women’s Undergarments	178,949	Textiles
262	Other Edible Preparations	178,907	Foodstuffs
263	Cranes	170,500	Machines
264	Revolution Counters	168,809	Instruments
265	Rubber Textiles	167,481	Textiles
266	Other Headwear	164,251	Footwear and Headwear
267	Propylene Polymers	163,705	Plastics and Rubbers
268	Glass Bricks	159,733	Stone And Glass
269	Fishing and Hunting Equipment	158,286	Miscellaneous
270	Other Footwear	156,467	Footwear and Headwear
271	Knitted Hats	156,223	Footwear and Headwear
272	Scented Mixtures	155,894	Chemical Products
273	Glass Bottles	154,780	Stone And Glass
274	Railway Cargo Containers	151,655	Transportation
275	Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures	151,308	Chemical Products
276	Electrical Power Accessories	147,622	Machines
277	Hand Saws	145,587	Metals
278	Amino-resins	145,174	Plastics and Rubbers
279	Razor Blades	144,406	Metals
280	Carboxylic Acids	144,125	Chemical Products
281	Glass Beads	144,075	Stone And Glass
282	Synthetic Coloring Matter	142,777	Chemical Products
283	Fork-Lifts	142,373	Machines
284	Photographic Film	139,017	Chemical Products
285	Abrasive Powder	138,637	Stone And Glass
286	Photographic Plates	138,423	Chemical Products
287	Large Flat-Rolled Iron	137,188	Metals
288	Rubber Pipes	136,398	Plastics and Rubbers
289	Small Iron Containers	133,991	Metals
290	Light Synthetic Cotton Fabrics	133,855	Textiles
291	Cars	133,663	Transportation
292	Knit Active Wear	127,824	Textiles
293	Rubber Belting	127,732	Plastics and Rubbers
294	Drafting Tools	125,561	Instruments
295	Walking Sticks	123,369	Footwear and Headwear
296	Knit Gloves	116,586	Textiles
297	Non-Mechanical Removal Machinery	116,430	Machines
298	Microscopes	114,260	Instruments
299	Iron Gas Containers	114,172	Metals
300	Ethylene Polymers	113,903	Plastics and Rubbers
301	Lubricating Products	113,828	Chemical Products
302	Tool Sets	110,892	Metals
303	Gum Coated Textile Fabric	110,415	Textiles
304	Electric Soldering Equipment	107,233	Machines
305	Synthetic Rubber	105,080	Plastics and Rubbers
306	Textile Fiber Machinery	104,850	Machines
307	Safes	103,959	Metals
308	Carbides	103,847	Chemical Products
309	Other Printed Material	103,658	Paper Goods
310	Halogenated Hydrocarbons	102,751	Chemical Products
311	Audio Alarms	102,413	Machines
312	Soil Preparation Machinery	101,534	Machines
313	Refined Petroleum	100,370	Mineral Products
314	Iron Anchors	100,025	Metals
315	Sauces and Seasonings	96,005	Foodstuffs
316	Interchangeable Tool Parts	95,200	Metals
317	Other Clocks	94,703	Instruments
318	Industrial Furnaces	88,796	Machines
319	Large Coated Flat-Rolled Iron	86,019	Metals
320	Other Paper Machinery	85,997	Machines
321	Forging Machines	84,000	Machines
322	Metal Stoppers	83,173	Metals
323	Buttons	83,121	Miscellaneous
324	Zippers	81,947	Miscellaneous
325	High-voltage Protection Equipment	81,147	Machines
326	Silicates	81,000	Chemical Products
327	Light Pure Woven Cotton	80,747	Textiles
328	Orthopedic Appliances	79,774	Instruments
329	Textile Processing Machines	78,798	Machines
330	Ornamental Ceramics	78,658	Stone And Glass
331	Other Glass Articles	78,231	Stone And Glass
332	Thermostats	77,154	Instruments
333	Cast or Rolled Glass	77,003	Stone And Glass
334	Other Metal Fasteners	75,920	Metals
335	Gas and Liquid Flow Measuring Instruments	74,434	Instruments
336	Milling Stones	74,311	Stone And Glass
337	Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers	73,577	Textiles
338	Blank Audio Media	72,707	Machines
339	Vehicle Bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles	68,354	Transportation
340	Stranded Aluminum Wire	67,537	Metals
341	Woodworking machines	66,433	Machines
342	Pharmaceutical Rubber Products	64,126	Plastics and Rubbers
343	Oscilloscopes	63,209	Instruments
344	Aluminum Cans	62,873	Metals
345	Motor-working Tools	60,882	Machines
346	Copper Fasteners	59,778	Metals
347	Electrical Insulators	59,072	Machines
348	Rubber Thread	58,453	Plastics and Rubbers
349	Cast Iron Pipes	58,000	Metals
350	Non-Retail Synthetic Filament Yarn	57,777	Textiles
351	Other Vinyl Polymers	56,000	Plastics and Rubbers
352	Fake Hair	55,712	Footwear and Headwear
353	Carbon Paper	54,778	Paper Goods
354	Poultry Meat	54,336	Animal Products
355	Lighters	53,848	Miscellaneous
356	Special Pharmaceuticals	52,110	Chemical Products
357	Knit Babies’ Garments	51,797	Textiles
358	Filing Cabinets	51,643	Metals
359	Sound Recording Equipment	49,293	Machines
360	Buses	49,200	Transportation
361	Metal Finishing Machines	47,346	Machines
362	Unpackaged Medicaments	46,822	Chemical Products
363	Baby Carriages	45,854	Transportation
364	Scent Sprays	45,671	Miscellaneous
365	Other Engines	45,643	Machines
366	Waterproof Footwear	45,200	Footwear and Headwear
367	Vegetable waxes and beeswax	45,045	Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products
368	Candles	44,917	Chemical Products
369	Instructional Models	44,482	Instruments
370	Mill Machinery	43,678	Machines
371	Sodium or Potassium Peroxides	43,600	Chemical Products
372	Fairground Amusements	42,600	Miscellaneous
373	Plaiting Products	42,125	Wood Products
374	Scrap Rubber	41,886	Plastics and Rubbers
375	Photocopiers	41,478	Instruments
376	Ornamental Trimmings	40,395	Textiles
377	Knit Men’s Undergarments	39,935	Textiles
378	Postcards	39,691	Paper Goods
379	Dithionites and Sulfoxylates	38,125	Chemical Products
380	Other Non-Metal Removal Machinery	37,803	Machines
381	Enzymes	37,499	Chemical Products
382	Smoking Pipes	37,374	Miscellaneous
383	Laboratory Glassware	37,256	Stone And Glass
384	Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers	35,140	Chemical Products
385	Cellulose	33,910	Plastics and Rubbers
386	Additive manufacturing machines	32,273	Machines
387	Synthetic Monofilament	32,140	Textiles
388	Letter Stock	31,829	Paper Goods
389	Corrugated Paper	31,421	Paper Goods
390	Other Agricultural Machinery	31,124	Machines
391	Saddlery	30,525	Animal Hides
392	Iron Sewing Needles	29,649	Metals
393	Terry Fabric	29,325	Textiles
394	Soldering and Welding Machinery	28,707	Machines
395	Felt Machinery	28,232	Machines
396	Stranded Iron Wire	27,855	Metals
397	Navigation Equipment	27,610	Machines
398	Ceramic Tableware	27,364	Stone And Glass
399	Knit Women’s Coats	26,775	Textiles
400	Other Sugars	26,750	Foodstuffs
401	Tissue	26,721	Paper Goods
402	Other Carbon Paper	25,758	Paper Goods
403	Electrical Resistors	25,608	Machines
404	Asbestos Fibres	25,331	Stone And Glass
405	Uncoated Paper	25,079	Paper Goods
406	Large Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel	25,044	Metals
407	Metal Office Supplies	24,880	Metals
408	Flat Flat-Rolled Steel	24,860	Metals
409	Stone Working Machines	23,422	Machines
410	Electric Furnaces	22,745	Machines
411	Copper Pipes	22,654	Metals
412	Other Tin Products	22,365	Metals
413	Felt or Coated Fabric Garments	22,081	Textiles
414	Work Trucks	21,000	Transportation
415	Reaction and Catalytic Products	20,916	Chemical Products
416	Metalworking Machines	20,892	Machines
417	Other Knit Garments	20,176	Textiles
418	Harvesting Machinery	20,128	Machines
419	Railway Track Fixtures	19,846	Transportation
420	Copper Springs	18,998	Metals
421	Flexible Metal Tubing	18,283	Metals
422	Leather Machinery	17,802	Machines
423	Electric Motor Parts	17,620	Machines
424	Knitting Machines	17,560	Machines
425	Metal-Rolling Mills	17,385	Machines
426	Rubber Textile Fabric	16,277	Textiles
427	Wood Frames	16,222	Wood Products
428	Paper Labels	16,025	Paper Goods
429	Other Zinc Products	15,686	Metals
430	Labels	15,630	Textiles
431	Photographic Paper	15,120	Chemical Products
432	Steam Boilers	15,040	Machines
433	Calendars	15,026	Paper Goods
434	Acrylic Polymers	14,882	Plastics and Rubbers
435	Ink	13,777	Chemical Products
436	Balances	12,859	Instruments
437	Other Musical Instruments	12,666	Instruments
438	Electromagnets	12,623	Machines
439	Eyewear Frames	12,514	Instruments
440	Lead Sheets	12,348	Metals
441	Other Ceramic Articles	11,966	Stone And Glass
442	Gaskets	11,865	Machines
443	Brochures	11,495	Paper Goods
444	Paper Spools	11,482	Paper Goods
445	Other Non-Knit Clothing Accessories	10,901	Textiles
446	Glass Scraps	10,867	Stone And Glass
447	Friction Material	10,741	Stone And Glass
448	Pastes and Waxes	10,491	Chemical Products
449	Nonaqueous Paints	10,196	Chemical Products
450	Opto-Electric Instrument Parts	9,400	Instruments
451	Wood Ornaments	9,203	Wood Products
452	Surveying Equipment	9,105	Instruments
453	Electrical Parts	8,960	Machines
454	Quilted Textiles	8,806	Textiles
455	Other Stainless Steel Bars	8,753	Metals
456	Non-Knit Women’s Undergarments	7,802	Textiles
457	Photographic Chemicals	7,621	Chemical Products
458	Travel Kits	7,224	Miscellaneous
459	Book-binding Machines	7,138	Machines
460	Glass Balls	6,914	Stone And Glass
461	Aqueous Paints	6,805	Chemical Products
462	Other Steel Bars	6,644	Metals
463	Essential Oils	6,629	Chemical Products
464	Artistry Paints	6,551	Chemical Products
465	Linoleum	6,422	Textiles
466	Large Iron Containers	6,351	Metals
467	Dried Vegetables	6,200	Vegetable Products
468	Flat-Rolled Iron	5,732	Metals
469	Electrical Capacitors	4,621	Machines
470	Heavy Pure Woven Cotton	4,192	Textiles
471	Tensile Testing Machines	4,130	Instruments
472	Cutting Blades	3,979	Metals
473	Hats	3,624	Footwear and Headwear
474	Carbon-based Electronics	3,557	Machines
475	Amine Compounds	3,408	Chemical Products
476	Large Aluminum Containers	3,337	Metals
477	Time Recording Instruments	3,179	Instruments
478	Hydrometers	3,135	Instruments
479	Non-Knit Gloves	2,900	Textiles
480	Metal Signs	2,856	Metals
481	Copper Wire	2,729	Metals
482	Cocoa Powder	2,550	Foodstuffs
483	Traffic Signals	2,448	Machines
484	Umbrella and Walking Stick Accessories	2,343	Footwear and Headwear
485	Mannequins	2,138	Miscellaneous
486	Textiles for technical uses	2,101	Textiles
487	Photo Lab Equipment	1,971	Instruments
488	Metal Insulating Fittings	1,828	Machines
489	Dextrins	1,800	Chemical Products
490	Breathing Appliances	1,772	Instruments
491	Printed Circuit Boards	1,652	Machines
492	Ink Ribbons	1,646	Miscellaneous
493	Cameras	1,548	Instruments
494	Metallic Yarn	1,471	Textiles
495	Glass Working Machines	1,400	Machines
496	Asbestos Cement Articles	1,384	Stone And Glass
497	Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides	1,375	Chemical Products
498	Knit Women’s Shirts	1,363	Textiles
499	Decals	1,349	Paper Goods
500	Other Lead Products	1,325	Metals
501	Other Coloring Matter	1,248	Chemical Products
502	Dental Products	1,174	Chemical Products
503	Recreational Boats	1,157	Transportation
504	Wood Kitchenware	1,116	Wood Products
505	Aluminum Pipes	1,104	Metals
506	Fire Extinguishers Preparations	1,100	Chemical Products
507	Rubber Stamps	1,012	Miscellaneous
508	Hand Sifters	990	Miscellaneous
509	Metalworking Machine Parts	970	Machines
510	Leather Apparel	804	Animal Hides
511	Rubber Sheets	770	Plastics and Rubbers
512	Felt	764	Textiles
513	Vegetable and Mineral Carvings	740	Miscellaneous
514	Heavy Synthetic Cotton Fabrics	653	Textiles
515	LCDs	645	Instruments
516	Petroleum Jelly	577	Mineral Products
517	Iron Railway Products	576	Metals
518	Copper Plating	571	Metals
519	Artificial Textile Machinery	571	Machines
520	Papermaking Machines	510	Machines
521	Compasses	435	Instruments
522	Gypsum	354	Mineral Products
523	Other Clocks and Watches	350	Instruments
524	Video Cameras	311	Instruments
525	Felt Carpets	250	Textiles
526	Non-Knit Women’s Shirts	244	Textiles
527	Wood Charcoal	215	Wood Products
528	Other Uncoated Paper	196	Paper Goods
529	Other Articles of Twine and Rope	191	Textiles
530	Mirrors and Lenses	154	Instruments
531	Heavy Mixed Woven Cotton	46	Textiles
532	Oxygen Heterocyclic Compounds	20	Chemical Products
533	Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds	11	Chemical Products
534	Other Paints	7	Chemical Products
535	Woven Fabrics	4	Textiles
536	Silk Waste Yarn	2	Textiles
537	Non-Retail Pure Cotton Yarn	1	Textiles

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 Somalia.

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Trade Agreements between China and Somalia

China’s relationship with Somalia has historically been centered around aid and reconstruction support, reflecting Somalia’s ongoing recovery from decades of conflict. While formal trade agreements are limited, the interaction between China and Somalia involves economic aid, infrastructure development, and humanitarian assistance. Here’s an overview of the key components of their economic relationship:

Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreements

China and Somalia have engaged in various forms of economic and technical cooperation aimed at rebuilding Somalia’s infrastructure and boosting its economic recovery. These agreements typically include Chinese grants and concessional loans used to fund projects in areas such as healthcare, education, and public infrastructure.

Infrastructure Development Projects

Infrastructure development has been a significant focus of China’s involvement in Somalia. This includes the construction and rehabilitation of roads, hospitals, and public buildings. China’s approach often combines infrastructure development with aid, providing the necessary facilities that help improve living conditions and stimulate economic activities in Somalia.

Humanitarian Assistance

China has periodically provided humanitarian assistance to Somalia, particularly during times of drought and famine. This assistance usually comes in the form of food aid, medical supplies, and other emergency relief materials. Such aid is crucial for Somalia, given its challenging humanitarian situation and ongoing recovery needs.

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

While Somalia is not officially listed as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the country could potentially benefit from broader regional projects under this initiative. BRI’s infrastructure and investment projects in East Africa offer opportunities for enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration, which could indirectly benefit Somalia, especially in terms of improved regional infrastructure and trade possibilities.

Trade Facilitation

China is one of Somalia’s significant trade partners, primarily importing fish and livestock while exporting a variety of goods including machinery, electronics, and textiles to Somalia. While there are no specific free trade agreements, the trade relationship is supported by mutual economic interests and China’s broader strategy in Africa, which includes securing resources and developing markets for Chinese goods.

Investment in Peace and Security

China’s role in Somalia also extends to support for peace and security measures, recognizing that stability in Somalia is crucial for any economic development and trade relationships. China supports various international efforts and sometimes participates in peacekeeping missions in the region, although its involvement is primarily through political and financial support.