Products Imported from China to Samoa

In the calendar year of 2023, China exported goods worth US$124 million to Samoa. Among the main exports from China to Samoa were Processed Fish (US$10.5 million), Non-fillet Frozen Fish (US$5.85 million), Toilet Paper (US$4.65 million), Plastic Lids (US$3.92 million) and Iron Wire (US$3.51 million). Over the span of 28 years, China’s exports to Samoa have grown steadily at an annualized rate of 22.1%, rising from US$565k in 1995 to US$124 million in 2023.

List of All Products That Were Imported from China to Samoa

The table below presents a comprehensive list of all commodities that were exported from China to Samoa 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 Samoa 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	Processed Fish	10,546,119	Foodstuffs
2	Non-fillet Frozen Fish	5,851,341	Animal Products
3	Toilet Paper	4,648,686	Paper Goods
4	Plastic Lids	3,918,725	Plastics and Rubbers
5	Iron Wire	3,508,718	Metals
6	Tug Boats	3,132,423	Transportation
7	Paper Containers	2,902,256	Paper Goods
8	Other Furniture	2,593,576	Miscellaneous
9	Coated Flat-Rolled Iron	2,432,781	Metals
10	Glands and Other Organs	2,360,627	Chemical Products
11	Unglazed Ceramics	2,155,382	Stone And Glass
12	Glues	2,129,045	Chemical Products
13	Iron Structures	2,066,606	Metals
14	Other Plastic Products	2,023,325	Plastics and Rubbers
15	Plastic Housewares	2,020,525	Plastics and Rubbers
16	Large Construction Vehicles	1,941,883	Machines
17	Raw Iron Bars	1,806,463	Metals
18	Shaped Paper	1,744,177	Paper Goods
19	Rubber Tires	1,709,467	Plastics and Rubbers
20	Rice	1,688,057	Vegetable Products
21	Raw Plastic Sheeting	1,654,689	Plastics and Rubbers
22	Light Fixtures	1,462,753	Miscellaneous
23	Other Small Iron Pipes	1,427,325	Metals
24	Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric	1,403,612	Textiles
25	Glaziers Putty	1,275,412	Chemical Products
26	Other toys	1,132,349	Miscellaneous
27	Cranes	1,130,533	Machines
28	Pesticides	1,067,926	Chemical Products
29	Hot-Rolled Iron Bars	1,028,158	Metals
30	Ornamental Ceramics	1,022,624	Stone And Glass
31	Ceramic Bricks	996,189	Stone And Glass
32	Trunks and Cases	960,044	Animal Hides
33	Broadcasting Equipment	947,951	Machines
34	Refrigerators	941,049	Machines
35	Seats	922,768	Miscellaneous
36	Stone Processing Machines	805,133	Machines
37	Rubber Footwear	792,725	Footwear and Headwear
38	Iron Cloth	786,272	Metals
39	Pasta	785,753	Foodstuffs
40	Aluminum Structures	775,938	Metals
41	Air Pumps	748,309	Machines
42	Zinc Sheets	745,435	Metals
43	Plastic Floor Coverings	705,763	Plastics and Rubbers
44	Cement Articles	703,757	Stone And Glass
45	Air Conditioners	673,831	Machines
46	Aluminum Bars	673,650	Metals
47	Porcelain Tableware	670,104	Stone And Glass
48	Iron Housewares	639,465	Metals
49	Insulated Wire	624,653	Machines
50	Broadcasting Accessories	599,367	Machines
51	Delivery Trucks	593,803	Transportation
52	Aluminum Housewares	571,401	Metals
53	Iron Blocks	553,064	Metals
54	Motor vehicles; parts and accessories	546,897	Transportation
55	Float Glass	512,696	Stone And Glass
56	Iron Nails	512,654	Metals
57	Awnings, Tents, and Sails	510,422	Textiles
58	Cleaning Products	482,156	Chemical Products
59	Trailers and semi-trailers, not mechanically propelled vehicles	458,116	Transportation
60	Other Prepared Meat	442,309	Foodstuffs
61	Iron Stovetops	437,706	Metals
62	Iron Toiletry	436,621	Metals
63	Sauces and Seasonings	418,980	Foodstuffs
64	Other Iron Products	410,823	Metals
65	Knit T-shirts	403,607	Textiles
66	Electric Heaters	402,657	Machines
67	Plywood	395,383	Wood Products
68	Self-adhesive Plastics	392,214	Plastics and Rubbers
69	Video Displays	391,092	Machines
70	Knit Women’s Suits	389,996	Textiles
71	Prefabricated Buildings	385,364	Miscellaneous
72	Aluminum Foil	384,072	Metals
73	Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols	382,843	Chemical Products
74	Small Iron Containers	376,700	Metals
75	Electric Batteries	361,647	Machines
76	Synthetic Fabrics	361,504	Textiles
77	Bicycles, delivery tricycles, other cycles	358,845	Transportation
78	Plastic Building Materials	352,046	Plastics and Rubbers
79	Glass Bricks	350,915	Stone And Glass
80	Microphones and Headphones	340,910	Machines
81	Glass Bottles	334,497	Stone And Glass
82	Washing and Bottling Machines	333,247	Machines
83	Plaster Articles	331,399	Stone And Glass
84	House Linens	323,426	Textiles
85	Light Pure Woven Cotton	309,509	Textiles
86	Knit Men’s Suits	299,147	Textiles
87	Wood Carpentry	293,653	Wood Products
88	Other Plastic Sheetings	284,923	Plastics and Rubbers
89	Other Tin Products	283,835	Metals
90	Computers	282,768	Machines
91	Glass Mirrors	282,653	Stone And Glass
92	Other Processed Fruits and Nuts	270,278	Foodstuffs
93	Mattresses	269,815	Miscellaneous
94	Non-Knit Women’s Suits	254,084	Textiles
95	Interior Decorative Glassware	249,175	Stone And Glass
96	Soap	244,844	Chemical Products
97	Excavation Machinery	243,807	Machines
98	Metal Stoppers	243,390	Metals
99	Non-Knit Men’s Shirts	242,105	Textiles
100	Non-Knit Men’s Suits	229,557	Textiles
101	Yeast	228,824	Foodstuffs
102	Bathroom Ceramics	227,644	Stone And Glass
103	Heavy Pure Woven Cotton	226,527	Textiles
104	Special purpose motor vehicles	223,661	Transportation
105	Harvesting Machinery	218,838	Machines
106	Baked Goods	214,546	Foodstuffs
107	Packing Bags	206,326	Textiles
108	Glass with Edge Workings	205,149	Stone And Glass
109	Paper Notebooks	201,917	Paper Goods
110	Knit Women’s Undergarments	201,633	Textiles
111	Plastic Pipes	199,674	Plastics and Rubbers
112	Other Electrical Machinery	199,013	Machines
113	Electric Generating Sets	195,547	Machines
114	Rock Wool	194,795	Stone And Glass
115	Umbrellas	192,903	Footwear and Headwear
116	Light Synthetic Cotton Fabrics	192,192	Textiles
117	Safety Glass	191,640	Stone And Glass
118	Brooms	190,880	Miscellaneous
119	Large Coated Flat-Rolled Iron	190,517	Metals
120	Other Hand Tools	187,723	Metals
121	Rubber Apparel	186,839	Plastics and Rubbers
122	Woven Fabric of Synthetic Staple Fibers	185,692	Textiles
123	Metal Mountings	183,813	Metals
124	Sports Equipment	182,178	Miscellaneous
125	Baby Carriages	181,757	Transportation
126	Sugar Preserved Foods	180,080	Foodstuffs
127	Building Stone	175,469	Stone And Glass
128	Onions	170,205	Vegetable Products
129	Other Heating Machinery	169,437	Machines
130	Party Decorations	168,085	Miscellaneous
131	Padlocks	167,919	Metals
132	Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric	167,154	Textiles
133	Metal Molds	166,958	Machines
134	Artificial Vegetation	166,677	Footwear and Headwear
135	Household Washing Machines	166,150	Machines
136	Low-voltage Protection Equipment	163,950	Machines
137	Shaving Products	156,576	Chemical Products
138	Other Carpets	142,398	Textiles
139	Machinery Having Individual Functions	133,486	Machines
140	Centrifuges	132,896	Machines
141	Other Aluminum Products	130,111	Metals
142	Iron Fasteners	129,361	Metals
143	Window Dressings	126,277	Textiles
144	Felt or Coated Fabric Garments	126,057	Textiles
145	Electric Filament	125,503	Machines
146	Coated Metal Soldering Products	120,494	Metals
147	Rubberworking Machinery	119,842	Machines
148	Flat Flat-Rolled Steel	118,203	Metals
149	Bandages	117,611	Chemical Products
150	Electrical Control Boards	114,398	Machines
151	Office Machine Parts	113,994	Machines
152	Valves	110,767	Machines
153	Fork-Lifts	110,680	Machines
154	Telephones	109,938	Machines
155	Tractors	109,195	Transportation
156	Other Cloth Articles	107,479	Textiles
157	Utility Meters	104,891	Instruments
158	Other Rubber Products	103,846	Plastics and Rubbers
159	Lifting Machinery	99,462	Machines
160	Other Construction Vehicles	97,680	Machines
161	Medical Instruments	96,943	Instruments
162	Vacuum Cleaners	95,378	Machines
163	Radio Receivers	93,698	Machines
164	Alcohol > 80% ABV	89,624	Foodstuffs
165	Iron Gas Containers	89,585	Metals
166	Tissue	89,112	Paper Goods
167	Video Recording Equipment	89,110	Machines
168	Blankets	87,464	Textiles
169	Motor-working Tools	83,688	Machines
170	Aluminum Cans	81,489	Metals
171	Knit Men’s Undergarments	79,696	Textiles
172	Liquid Pumps	79,598	Machines
173	Frozen Vegetables	78,651	Vegetable Products
174	Other Frozen Vegetables	77,144	Foodstuffs
175	Particle Board	75,826	Wood Products
176	Audio Alarms	75,506	Machines
177	Video and Card Games	71,427	Miscellaneous
178	Bedspreads	69,715	Textiles
179	Eyewear	67,801	Instruments
180	Iron Pipes	67,777	Metals
181	Hot-Rolled Iron	66,849	Metals
182	Plaiting Products	66,181	Wood Products
183	Other Carbon Paper	65,380	Paper Goods
184	Twine and Rope	65,169	Textiles
185	Nonaqueous Paints	62,978	Chemical Products
186	Combs	61,704	Miscellaneous
187	Knit Men’s Shirts	60,567	Textiles
188	Other Edible Preparations	59,987	Foodstuffs
189	Industrial Food Preperation Machinery	57,854	Machines
190	Metal Signs	56,580	Metals
191	Other Printed Material	56,040	Paper Goods
192	Orthopedic Appliances	55,328	Instruments
193	Hair Trimmers	54,406	Machines
194	Cigarette Paper	54,347	Paper Goods
195	Other Women’s Undergarments	54,146	Textiles
196	Electrical Lighting and Signalling Equipment	53,734	Machines
197	Glass Fibers	53,583	Stone And Glass
198	Non-Retail Synthetic Staple Fibers Yarn	52,908	Textiles
199	Vegetable Fiber	52,637	Stone And Glass
200	Polyacetals	52,332	Plastics and Rubbers
201	X-Ray Equipment	52,300	Instruments
202	Other Steel Bars	51,402	Metals
203	Soups and Broths	48,938	Foodstuffs
204	Other Knit Garments	48,369	Textiles
205	Integrated Circuits	47,986	Machines
206	Cement	47,764	Mineral Products
207	Textile Footwear	47,624	Footwear and Headwear
208	Soybean Oil	45,760	Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products
209	Pens	45,607	Miscellaneous
210	Pencils and Crayons	45,281	Miscellaneous
211	Cellulose Fibers Paper	44,581	Paper Goods
212	Iron Pipe Fittings	43,684	Metals
213	Other Slag and Ash	42,861	Mineral Products
214	Other Cutlery	42,696	Metals
215	Wheelchairs	42,538	Transportation
216	Other Paper Machinery	41,382	Machines
217	Large Iron Containers	41,299	Metals
218	Batteries	40,371	Machines
219	Wadding	40,120	Textiles
220	Knitted Hats	39,741	Footwear and Headwear
221	Hand-Woven Rugs	39,409	Textiles
222	Metal-Rolling Mills	38,890	Machines
223	Electrical Transformers	38,014	Machines
224	Knit Socks and Hosiery	37,227	Textiles
225	Tulles and Net Fabric	37,023	Textiles
226	Stranded Iron Wire	36,871	Metals
227	Safes	36,687	Metals
228	Wood Fiberboard	36,547	Wood Products
229	Electrical Power Accessories	36,478	Machines
230	Chalkboards	35,448	Miscellaneous
231	Sewing Machines	35,099	Machines
232	Scales	34,254	Machines
233	Garden Tools	34,249	Metals
234	Rubber Belting	33,932	Plastics and Rubbers
235	Cutlery Sets	33,865	Metals
236	Other Knit Clothing Accessories	33,505	Textiles
237	Papermaking Machines	33,400	Machines
238	Knit Gloves	32,907	Textiles
239	Non-Knit Active Wear	32,376	Textiles
240	Decals	31,351	Paper Goods
241	Large Flat-Rolled Iron	30,774	Metals
242	Other Agricultural Machinery	30,663	Machines
243	Wrenches	30,652	Metals
244	Asphalt	30,203	Stone And Glass
245	Confectionery Sugar	30,150	Foodstuffs
246	Portable Lighting	29,740	Machines
247	Razor Blades	29,591	Metals
248	Aluminum Oxide	29,400	Chemical Products
249	Narrow Woven Fabric	29,029	Textiles
250	Rubber Inner Tubes	28,953	Plastics and Rubbers
251	Liquid Dispersing Machines	28,616	Machines
252	Newsprint	28,306	Paper Goods
253	Pulley Systems	28,168	Machines
254	Imitation Jewellery	28,134	Precious Metals
255	Therapeutic Appliances	27,533	Instruments
256	Rubber Pipes	26,475	Plastics and Rubbers
257	Candles	26,091	Chemical Products
258	Vacuum Flask	25,809	Miscellaneous
259	Electric Motors	25,662	Machines
260	Forging Machines	25,286	Machines
261	Oxygen Amino Compounds	25,238	Chemical Products
262	Bells and Other Metal Ornaments	24,970	Metals
263	Stainless Steel Wire	24,591	Metals
264	Combustion Engines	23,913	Machines
265	Hand Saws	23,694	Metals
266	Electrical Ignitions	23,686	Machines
267	Artificial Filament Sewing Thread	23,615	Textiles
268	Transmissions	23,425	Machines
269	Fishing and Hunting Equipment	23,274	Miscellaneous
270	Embroidery	22,841	Textiles
271	Rubber Thread	22,729	Plastics and Rubbers
272	Plastic Wash Basins	22,206	Plastics and Rubbers
273	Base Metal Watches	21,692	Instruments
274	Coated Textile Fabric	21,078	Textiles
275	Scissors	20,723	Metals
276	Other Domestic Electric Housewares	19,702	Machines
277	Non-woven Textiles	19,273	Textiles
278	Engine Parts	18,689	Machines
279	Iron Chains	18,563	Metals
280	Paper Labels	17,662	Paper Goods
281	Other Engines	17,143	Machines
282	Semiconductor Devices	16,874	Machines
283	Other Inorganic Acids	15,793	Chemical Products
284	Calculators	15,784	Machines
285	Cutting Blades	15,496	Metals
286	Large Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel	15,150	Metals
287	Opto-Electric Instrument Parts	14,700	Instruments
288	Neck Ties	14,420	Textiles
289	Pumice	14,400	Mineral Products
290	Scented Mixtures	14,245	Chemical Products
291	Non-Mechanical Removal Machinery	14,207	Machines
292	Other Non-Metal Removal Machinery	14,122	Machines
293	Steam Boilers	13,808	Machines
294	Milling Stones	13,437	Stone And Glass
295	Asbestos Cement Articles	13,396	Stone And Glass
296	Used Rubber Tires	13,290	Plastics and Rubbers
297	Ethylene Polymers	13,172	Plastics and Rubbers
298	Leather Footwear	13,032	Footwear and Headwear
299	Ornamental Trimmings	12,589	Textiles
300	Abrasive Powder	11,547	Stone And Glass
301	Halogenated Hydrocarbons	11,524	Chemical Products
302	Tool Sets	10,617	Metals
303	Other Measuring Instruments	10,613	Instruments
304	Knives	10,468	Metals
305	Knit Babies’ Garments	10,244	Textiles
306	Other Ceramic Articles	10,150	Stone And Glass
307	Drafting Tools	10,115	Instruments
308	Hats	9,974	Footwear and Headwear
309	Iron Anchors	9,934	Metals
310	Hand Tools	9,598	Metals
311	Non-Retail Synthetic Filament Yarn	9,437	Textiles
312	Industrial Furnaces	9,350	Machines
313	Twine, cordage or rope; nets made up of textile materials	9,331	Textiles
314	Leather Apparel	9,304	Animal Hides
315	Non-Knit Women’s Shirts	9,215	Textiles
316	Vending Machines	9,007	Machines
317	Prepared Cereals	8,757	Foodstuffs
318	Salt	8,662	Mineral Products
319	Plastic Coated Textile Fabric	8,604	Textiles
320	Blown Glass	8,222	Stone And Glass
321	Other Clocks	8,135	Instruments
322	Medical Furniture	8,077	Miscellaneous
323	Other Large Iron Pipes	7,990	Metals
324	Flexible Metal Tubing	7,952	Metals
325	Rubber Sheets	7,553	Plastics and Rubbers
326	Zippers	7,485	Miscellaneous
327	Other Nitrogen Compounds	7,474	Chemical Products
328	Pastes and Waxes	7,459	Chemical Products
329	Monofilament	7,310	Plastics and Rubbers
330	Other Metal Fasteners	6,879	Metals
331	Interchangeable Tool Parts	6,772	Metals
332	Waterproof Footwear	6,615	Footwear and Headwear
333	Tufted Carpets	6,428	Textiles
334	Coffee and Tea Extracts	6,400	Foodstuffs
335	Rubber Textiles	6,374	Textiles
336	Mannequins	6,324	Miscellaneous
337	Electric Musical Instruments	6,025	Instruments
338	Other Wood Articles	6,000	Wood Products
339	Filing Cabinets	5,692	Metals
340	Knit Active Wear	5,602	Textiles
341	Packaged Medicaments	5,583	Chemical Products
342	Kraft Paper	5,306	Paper Goods
343	Other Glass Articles	5,269	Stone And Glass
344	Copper Housewares	5,250	Metals
345	Metal Finishing Machines	5,007	Machines
346	Other Cast Iron Products	4,978	Metals
347	Ball Bearings	4,941	Machines
348	Synthetic Monofilament	4,861	Textiles
349	Composite Paper	4,856	Paper Goods
350	Other Headwear	4,707	Footwear and Headwear
351	Ink	4,629	Chemical Products
352	Tensile Testing Machines	4,300	Instruments
353	Metalworking Machines	4,110	Machines
354	Non-Knit Babies’ Garments	4,090	Textiles
355	Textile Processing Machines	4,079	Machines
356	Handkerchiefs	3,983	Textiles
357	Cooking Hand Tools	3,893	Metals
358	Aqueous Paints	3,845	Chemical Products
359	Letter Stock	3,709	Paper Goods
360	Barbed Wire	3,670	Metals
361	Electric Soldering Equipment	3,666	Machines
362	Woodworking machines	3,612	Machines
363	Bi-Wheel Vehicle Parts	3,566	Transportation
364	Basketwork	3,363	Wood Products
365	Non-Knit Men’s Coats	3,300	Textiles
366	Aluminum Wire	3,297	Metals
367	Soil Preparation Machinery	3,254	Machines
368	Iron Sewing Needles	3,245	Metals
369	High-voltage Protection Equipment	3,220	Machines
370	Special Pharmaceuticals	3,096	Chemical Products
371	Other Footwear	2,988	Footwear and Headwear
372	Blank Audio Media	2,986	Machines
373	Glass Beads	2,788	Stone And Glass
374	Unvulcanised Rubber Products	2,754	Plastics and Rubbers
375	String Instruments	2,635	Instruments
376	Industrial Printers	2,620	Machines
377	Soldering and Welding Machinery	2,592	Machines
378	Textile Fiber Machinery	2,552	Machines
379	Drilling Machines	2,413	Machines
380	Roofing Tiles	2,406	Stone And Glass
381	Rubber Textile Fabric	2,187	Textiles
382	Hydrometers	2,182	Instruments
383	Knit Sweaters	2,031	Textiles
384	Aluminum Pipes	1,900	Metals
385	Uncoated Paper	1,890	Paper Goods
386	Electric Motor Parts	1,887	Machines
387	Saddlery	1,829	Animal Hides
388	Carbon Paper	1,815	Paper Goods
389	Postcards	1,728	Paper Goods
390	Brochures	1,717	Paper Goods
391	Gypsum	1,700	Mineral Products
392	Other Office Machines	1,601	Machines
393	Processed Mushrooms	1,544	Foodstuffs
394	Other Copper Products	1,540	Metals
395	Gas and Liquid Flow Measuring Instruments	1,432	Instruments
396	Eyewear Frames	1,421	Instruments
397	Metal Office Supplies	1,336	Metals
398	Other Processed Vegetables	1,315	Foodstuffs
399	Pharmaceutical Rubber Products	1,291	Plastics and Rubbers
400	Surveying Equipment	1,286	Instruments
401	Iron Oxides and Hydroxides	1,250	Chemical Products
402	Apples and Pears	1,204	Vegetable Products
403	Walking Sticks	1,114	Footwear and Headwear
404	Travel Kits	1,080	Miscellaneous
405	Leather Machinery	1,000	Machines
406	LCDs	995	Instruments
407	Hair Products	990	Chemical Products
408	Other Musical Instruments	975	Instruments
409	Kaolin Coated Paper	910	Paper Goods
410	Metal Insulating Fittings	904	Machines
411	Stranded Copper Wire	893	Metals
412	Spark-Ignition Engines	700	Machines
413	Dried Legumes	693	Vegetable Products
414	Percussion	646	Instruments
415	Vinegar	576	Foodstuffs
416	Chemical Analysis Instruments	567	Instruments
417	Fake Hair	537	Footwear and Headwear
418	Other Lead Products	526	Metals
419	Heavy Synthetic Cotton Fabrics	525	Textiles
420	Flax Woven Fabric	516	Textiles
421	Aluminum Plating	494	Metals
422	Iron Springs	462	Metals
423	Liquid Fuel Furnaces	460	Machines
424	Umbrella and Walking Stick Accessories	450	Footwear and Headwear
425	Copper Fasteners	450	Metals
426	Children’s Picture Books	413	Paper Goods
427	Traffic Signals	389	Machines
428	Gum Coated Textile Fabric	347	Textiles
429	Oscilloscopes	334	Instruments
430	Buttons	333	Miscellaneous
431	Labels	320	Textiles
432	Other Stainless Steel Bars	317	Metals
433	Oxygen Heterocyclic Compounds	304	Chemical Products
434	Ground Nuts	300	Vegetable Products
435	Cast or Rolled Glass	281	Stone And Glass
436	Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles	261	Instruments
437	Time Recording Instruments	258	Instruments
438	Copper Plating	227	Metals
439	Corrugated Paper	218	Paper Goods
440	Thermostats	207	Instruments
441	Soybeans	203	Vegetable Products
442	Navigation Equipment	197	Machines
443	Scarves	185	Textiles
444	Photocopiers	185	Instruments
445	Breathing Appliances	150	Instruments
446	Carbon-based Electronics	147	Machines
447	Starches	138	Vegetable Products
448	Cast Iron Pipes	125	Metals
449	Aluminum Pipe Fittings	110	Metals
450	Revolution Counters	106	Instruments
451	Rubber Stamps	104	Miscellaneous
452	Packaged Sewing Sets	97	Textiles
453	Image Projectors	90	Instruments
454	Other Paints	56	Chemical Products
455	Silicone	50	Plastics and Rubbers
456	Cellulose	48	Plastics and Rubbers
457	Scent Sprays	46	Miscellaneous
458	Spices	36	Vegetable Products
459	Calendars	30	Paper Goods
460	Knitting Machine Accessories	28	Machines
461	Other Oily Seeds	22	Vegetable Products
462	Non-Knit Men’s Undergarments	20	Textiles
463	Vitamins	14	Chemical Products
464	Pepper	11	Vegetable Products
465	Metal Pickling Preparations	6	Chemical Products
466	Hose Piping Textiles	6	Textiles
467	Pearl Products	2	Precious Metals

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 Samoa.

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Trade Agreements between China and Samoa

China and Samoa have established a cooperative relationship that is strengthened through various bilateral agreements and participation in broader regional initiatives. This partnership focuses primarily on economic aid, infrastructure development, and direct investments rather than traditional trade agreements. Such collaborations are designed to enhance Samoa’s economic development and integrate it more effectively into the regional and global economy. Here’s an overview of the key elements of the relationship between China and Samoa:

Bilateral Agreements and Economic Aid

China provides significant economic aid to Samoa, which, while not direct trade agreements, are crucial for economic stability and development, indirectly affecting trade capabilities:

Grants and Concessional Loans: These are used for critical infrastructure projects and to support various sectors such as healthcare and education in Samoa.

Infrastructure Development

Infrastructure projects funded by China are a major component of its engagement with Samoa. These projects are essential for enhancing Samoa’s logistical capabilities and include:

Road Construction: Improvement and construction of roads to enhance transportation networks within the islands.
Hospital and Health Facilities: Building health infrastructure to improve public health services.
Government Buildings: Construction of government facilities including the Ministry of Justice and Courts Complex.

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)

Although Samoa is not a participant in FOCAC (as it pertains to Africa), Samoa engages with China through similar regional forums and multilateral cooperation frameworks in the Pacific. These frameworks support Samoa in terms of development aid, economic cooperation, and capacity building.

China-Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Fund

Samoa benefits from this fund, which focuses on promoting sustainable economic development in the Pacific islands. This includes projects that are directly related to trade and economic activities, such as fisheries and agriculture development.

Agricultural Cooperation

China and Samoa have agreements to enhance agricultural productivity through Chinese technical assistance and the introduction of new agricultural technologies. This helps in increasing the local food production and potential export capabilities.

Renewable Energy Projects

China supports renewable energy projects in Samoa, aimed at reducing dependency on imported fuels and promoting environmental sustainability. These projects include solar power installations and other renewable energy infrastructures.

Cultural and Educational Exchanges

Cultural and educational exchange programs are part of the bilateral agreements that help in strengthening ties and understanding. These programs include scholarships for Samoan students to study in China and vice versa, which also help in building a workforce that can contribute to Samoa’s economic development.