Largest opportunity shown
China - Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$64.9B is the calculated three-year addressable value in the leading opportunity shown, alongside $80.8B of reported buyer imports.
Export market opportunity guide
Solomon Islands export opportunities
where to look next
Explore Solomon Islands's export markets, products, sectors, and regions. Compare reported trade with calculated opportunity indicators to decide where further research may be useful.
Latest exports$487.7M2024 reported value
3-year opportunity$691.3BCalculated addressable value
Buyer markets270Latest reported markets
Trade agreement partners42Reported agreements
Screened opportunities3,440Demand and history filters
Solomon Islands export opportunities
Where should Solomon Islands look for export growth?
The ranking combines buyer-market size, calculated projections, exporter position, access conditions, and observed history. It is a research starting point, not a guarantee of sales.
Current export position
$487.7M in reported exports
Solomon Islands has 270 active buyer markets in the latest reported trade profile.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with access
Use the addressable value to find scale, then review market share, buyer growth, suppliers, access indicators, and history before acting.
Solomon Islands export market overview
Explore export opportunities by market, product, and sector
This guide brings together reported trade data and calculated indicators to help exporters, advisors, sourcing teams, and market researchers decide where to investigate next.
Solomon Islands trades with buyer markets across every major region. The current profile shows $487.7M in reported exports for 2024, while the opportunity view highlights market and product combinations where buyer demand, growth, and exporter position may justify further research.
Use the tables to compare the size of each buyer market, Solomon Islands's current share, the gap to the peer benchmark, and recent demand growth. The 3-year CAGR shows average annual growth over the period. HS2 sectors group detailed product codes into broad product families.
Start with the largest opportunities, then check the current trade footprint, sector breadth, regional concentration, and market-watch signals. The calculated addressable opportunity is a screening indicator, not a confirmed order, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry. Product-level requirements, tariffs, buyers, logistics, and commercial conditions should be validated before making an export decision.
Current trade footprint
Where Solomon Islands already trades
Reported country, trade-route, and product data adds context around the calculated opportunity ranking.
Leading buyer marketsLatest reported exports
| Buyer market | Exports | Year-on-year | 3-year CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaCHN | $262.1M | -18.4% | -4.5% |
| AustraliaAUS | $91.4M | +56.8% | +108% |
| ItalyITA | $51.6M | +12.4% | +20.1% |
| NetherlandsNLD | $14.4M | -12.3% | -1.1% |
| SpainESP | $13.9M | -23.5% | +17.8% |
| MalaysiaMYS | $8.4M | -0.3% | +1.2% |
| IndiaIND | $8.2M | -65.5% | -39.8% |
| Switzerland, LiechtensteinCHE | $6.4M | -52.1% | -21.2% |
Reported product sectors2024 exports by sector
| Sector | Exports | Trade balance | Products tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood articlesHS2 44 | $176.8M | $175.0M | 38 |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | $104.7M | $104.7M | 4 |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | $86.3M | $86.1M | 7 |
| Prepared meat and fishHS2 16 | $65.1M | $57.2M | 25 |
| Animal and vegetable fatsHS2 15 | $22.6M | $18.1M | 21 |
| Cocoa and cocoa preparationsHS2 18 | $8.5M | $8.2M | 9 |
| Oil seeds and oleaginous fruitsHS2 12 | $6.8M | $6.8M | 20 |
| Fish and crustaceansHS2 03 | $5.8M | -$5.5M | 42 |
Top opportunities
Markets and products to review
The top 50 screened opportunities are ranked by calculated three-year addressable value. Reported trade and calculated indicators are labeled separately so the comparison is clear.
| Rank | Buyer market | Product | Addressable 3-year value | Buyer demand growth | Exporter share | Share gap | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChinaCHN | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $64.9BCalculated indicator | +33.7% | 0% | 41.1% | Growing |
| 2 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $33.3BCalculated indicator | +3.8% | 0% | 69.8% | Declining |
| 3 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 847180Data processing machines: automatic, units thereof n.e.s. in heading no. 8471 | $25.8BCalculated indicator | +9.4% | 0% | 78.7% | Declining |
| 4 | Republic of KoreaKOR | HS 854232Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $24.8BCalculated indicator | +13.4% | 0% | 81.4% | Stable |
| 5 | ChinaCHN | HS 710813Metals: gold, semi-manufactured | $20.8BCalculated indicator | +31.4% | 0% | 60.3% | Growing |
| 6 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $18.1BCalculated indicator | +10.6% | 0% | 32.1% | Growing |
| 7 | TurkeyTUR | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $17.8BCalculated indicator | +32.1% | 0% | 45.5% | Declining |
| 8 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $16.3BCalculated indicator | +14.1% | 0% | 21.3% | Declining |
| 9 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $14.3BCalculated indicator | +1.2% | 0% | 42.4% | Stable |
| 10 | MexicoMEX | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $13.5BCalculated indicator | +16.9% | 0% | 73.4% | |
| 11 | ChinaCHN | HS 260600Aluminium ores and concentrates | $12.9BCalculated indicator | +29.3% | 0% | 75.2% | Declining |
| 12 | CanadaCAN | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $11.8BCalculated indicator | +17.8% | 0% | 99.9% | Stable |
| 13 | AustraliaAUS | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $10.7BCalculated indicator | +13.8% | 0% | 29.2% | |
| 14 | Republic of KoreaKOR | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $10.6BCalculated indicator | +7.4% | 0% | 53.5% | Growing |
| 15 | Republic of KoreaKOR | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $10.5BCalculated indicator | +5.7% | 0% | 39.8% | Growing |
| 16 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $7.7BCalculated indicator | +8.7% | 0% | 28% | Declining |
| 17 | MexicoMEX | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $7.5BCalculated indicator | +10.9% | 0% | 31.9% | Declining |
| 18 | TaiwanTWN | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $7.3BCalculated indicator | +5.8% | 0% | 22.4% | Declining |
| 19 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $6.8BCalculated indicator | +11.1% | 0% | 80.3% | Growing |
| 20 | MexicoMEX | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $6.0BCalculated indicator | +8.6% | 0% | 26% | Growing |
| 21 | GermanyDEU | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $6.0BCalculated indicator | +11.4% | 0% | 40% | Slowing |
| 22 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 392690Plastics: other articles n.e.s. in chapter 39 | $5.9BCalculated indicator | +6.4% | 0% | 40.2% | Stable |
| 23 | ChinaCHN | HS 253090Mineral substances: n.e.c. in chapter 25 | $5.6BCalculated indicator | +23.6% | 0% | 67.4% | |
| 24 | TaiwanTWN | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $5.6BCalculated indicator | +6.7% | 0% | 23.4% | Declining |
| 25 | MexicoMEX | HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $4.8BCalculated indicator | +20.1% | 0% | 54.4% | |
| 26 | MexicoMEX | HS 852351Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | $4.6BCalculated indicator | +16.2% | 0% | 59.2% | |
| 27 | SingaporeSGP | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $4.6BCalculated indicator | +7.9% | 0% | 71.9% | Growing |
| 28 | MexicoMEX | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $4.5BCalculated indicator | +18.4% | 0% | 36% | |
| 29 | AustraliaAUS | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $4.4BCalculated indicator | +11.6% | 0% | 47.5% | Declining |
| 30 | TaiwanTWN | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $4.1BCalculated indicator | +5.8% | 0% | 41.5% | Declining |
| 31 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 847170Data processing machines: storage units | $3.7BCalculated indicator | -2% | 0% | 47.3% | Declining |
| 32 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 070200Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled | $3.6BCalculated indicator | +6.8% | 0% | 82.7% | Declining |
| 33 | CanadaCAN | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $3.6BCalculated indicator | +6.3% | 0% | 57.7% | Stable |
| 34 | AustraliaAUS | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $3.5BCalculated indicator | +5.9% | 0% | 86.8% | Growing |
| 35 | United KingdomGBR | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $3.5BCalculated indicator | +4.3% | 0% | 49.7% | Slowing |
| 36 | AustraliaAUS | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $3.4BCalculated indicator | +5.2% | 0% | 42.1% | |
| 37 | CzechiaCZE | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $3.1BCalculated indicator | +11.9% | 0% | 82.4% | Growing |
| 38 | AustraliaAUS | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $3.1BCalculated indicator | +8.8% | 0% | 73.9% | Stable |
| 39 | MexicoMEX | HS 853890Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | $3.1BCalculated indicator | +8% | 0% | 56.2% | |
| 40 | SingaporeSGP | HS 710813Metals: gold, semi-manufactured | $3.0BCalculated indicator | +9.3% | 0% | 24.6% | Declining |
| 41 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 710813Metals: gold, semi-manufactured | $3.0BCalculated indicator | +13.8% | 0% | 36.8% | Declining |
| 42 | MexicoMEX | HS 732690Iron or steel: articles n.e.s. in heading no. 7326 | $3.0BCalculated indicator | +5.4% | 0% | 73.8% | Growing |
| 43 | United KingdomGBR | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $2.9BCalculated indicator | +16.4% | 0% | 96.5% | Slowing |
| 44 | ChinaCHN | HS 261690Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver) | $2.9BCalculated indicator | +28.8% | 0.9% | 20.2% | |
| 45 | Republic of KoreaKOR | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $2.8BCalculated indicator | +5.9% | 0% | 46.3% | Declining |
| 46 | United KingdomGBR | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $2.8BCalculated indicator | +7.4% | 0% | 30.5% | Slowing |
| 47 | AustraliaAUS | HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $2.7BCalculated indicator | +20.5% | 0% | 51.6% | Stable |
| 48 | MexicoMEX | HS 852872Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen | $2.6BCalculated indicator | +13.7% | 0% | 73.5% | |
| 49 | MexicoMEX | HS 853690Electrical apparatus: n.e.s. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $2.4BCalculated indicator | +6.7% | 0% | 50.5% | Slowing |
| 50 | ChinaCHN | HS 440729Wood, tropical: (as specified in subheading note 1, chapter 44, customs tariff), n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm | $2.4BCalculated indicator | +40.3% | 0% | 68% | Growing |
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How to use this guide
Read the opportunity ranking beside current trade
A large calculated opportunity is more useful when it is compared with the exporter's current markets, product breadth, and trade-route exposure.
Product breadth
270 active buyer markets
The country profile reports 270 active markets and 42 trade-agreement partners in the latest available year.
Current trade base
$487.7M latest exports
Compare the current export base with the addressable opportunity rather than treating the projection as reported trade.
Market coverage
10 leading buyer markets
Reported trade-route and sector data provide a factual starting point for prioritizing deeper market research.
Export opportunity by sector
Which product sectors have the most room?
HS2 chapters show where screened market and product opportunities are concentrated by product family.
| Sector | Opportunities | Addressable 3-year value | Buyer imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical machineryHS2 85 | 558 | $199.9B | $369.8B |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 47 | $145.1B | $211.2B |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 537 | $141.6B | $244.3B |
| HS2 sector 99HS2 99 | 21 | $22.7B | $16.6B |
| Other or unclassified productsOther or unclassified products | 10 | $19.7B | $41.2B |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 9 | $16.6B | $16.7B |
| Wood and wood articlesHS2 44 | 351 | $15.0B | $21.1B |
| PlasticsHS2 39 | 69 | $14.8B | $35.0B |
| AircraftHS2 88 | 20 | $14.1B | $20.3B |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 192 | $11.9B | $23.7B |
Buyer markets by region
Where is opportunity concentrated?
Regions group buyer markets to make the country's export opportunity landscape easier to compare.
North America
$269.7B calculated opportunity
400 screened opportunities across 3 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $455.2B.
Leading markets: USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, Mexico, Canada
East Asia
$224.3B calculated opportunity
344 screened opportunities across 7 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $340.5B.
Leading markets: China, Republic of Korea, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Taiwan, Japan
Europe
$74.6B calculated opportunity
425 screened opportunities across 23 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $169.9B.
Leading markets: Czechia, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands
Oceania
$62.8B calculated opportunity
1,741 screened opportunities across 12 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $115.4B.
Leading markets: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu
Southeast Asia
$32.1B calculated opportunity
300 screened opportunities across 7 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $66.0B.
Leading markets: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Middle East
$20.3B calculated opportunity
49 screened opportunities across 11 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $22.1B.
Leading markets: Turkey, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Former Arab Republic of Yemen, Kuwait
South Asia
$5.2B calculated opportunity
46 screened opportunities across 6 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $9.7B.
Leading markets: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Africa
$1.2B calculated opportunity
31 screened opportunities across 9 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $3.0B.
Leading markets: South Africa, Mauritius, Angola, Sierra Leone, Kenya
Market watch
What could change the opportunity?
Current trade-route risk and new-market observations are shown separately from the historical opportunity ranking.
Markets to watchCurrent trade-route context
| Buyer market | Trade | Attention | Main factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaCHN | $262.0M | High attention | Current trade remains materially below historical peaks |
| IndiaIND | $8.2M | High attention | Current trade remains materially below historical peaks |
| TaiwanTWN | $2.4M | High attention | Current trade remains materially below historical peaks |
| PhilippinesPHL | $2.6M | High attention | Buyer-market concentration is the largest observed corridor exposure |
| ThailandTHA | $2.0M | High attention | Current trade remains materially below historical peaks |
| United KingdomGBR | $1.2M | High attention | Buyer-market concentration is the largest observed corridor exposure |
New market signals
8 current observations
These observations identify recent product-market relationships that may deserve a closer look.
FranceHS 030483 · new
100AustraliaHS 310559 · new
100USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsHS 321410 · new
100AustraliaHS 842951 · new
100AustraliaHS 850212 · new
100Republic of KoreaHS 854810 · new
100How to read the numbers
Keep reported values separate from projections
This guide supports market research. It does not replace commercial validation, buyer conversations, or product-level due diligence.
Addressable opportunity
A calculated screening indicator based on buyer demand and exporter position. It is not a reported order value, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry.
Market share and gap
Share describes the exporter's position in the reported buyer market. The gap indicates room relative to the peer benchmark in the available data.
Screening and coverage
Opportunities shown here exceed $50.0K in latest buyer imports and have at least 3 observed trade years.
Frequently asked questions
Using the Solomon Islands export opportunity guide
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting the market, product, and sector comparisons.
What are the top export opportunities?
The leading opportunities are buyer-market and product combinations with the highest calculated three-year addressable value in the screened results. Review reported buyer imports, Solomon Islands's current share, demand growth, and market conditions before prioritizing one.
What does addressable opportunity mean?
It is a calculated indicator that compares buyer demand context with exporter position and available market signals. It helps prioritize research; it is not a confirmed order, forecast, or promise of sales.
How should exporters use this page?
Begin with a market and product that fits your capability, compare the current trade footprint and market-watch factors, then validate tariffs, buyers, standards, logistics, pricing, and competition at product level.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.