Importer opportunity guide

Federated State of Micronesia import opportunities
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Explore Federated State of Micronesia's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.

FSM50 opportunities screened2024 trade year$170.0M imports
Latest imports$170.0M2024 reported value
Import CAGR+9.9%Three-year reported change
GDP$471.4MLatest reported value
GDP per capita$4.2KLatest reported value
Trade openness0.0%Reported share of GDP

Federated State of Micronesia import opportunities

What makes this an attractive import market?

Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.

Largest market shown

Not reported

$26.3M of latest reported imports and $42.1M of calculated three-year opportunity.

Current import base

$170.0M in imports

Federated State of Micronesia recorded $170.0M in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +9.9%.

How to use the guide

Compare demand with supply

Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.

Import market overview

Find products where demand and sourcing options meet

This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.

Federated State of Micronesia imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $170.0M of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.

Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.

Top import opportunities

Products and supplier context to review

The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.

RankProductMarket sizeDemand growthSuppliersConcentrationTop supplierProjected imports
1HS 271019Product description unavailable$26.3MLatest imports+19.2%68966TWNDeclining$44.5M
2HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind$8.3MLatest imports+5.4%108070USADeclining$9.7M
3HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen$6.2MLatest imports+8.8%39920USAStable$8.0M
4HS 560811Twine, cordage or rope: fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials$2.3MLatest imports+15.5%39280TWNDeclining$3.6M
5HS 040721Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)$1.5MLatest imports+23.2%29973USAGrowing$2.7M
6HS 160414Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)$1.9MLatest imports+11.7%69314THAAccelerating$2.6M
7HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc$2.9MLatest imports+3.8%46206JPNDeclining$3.2M
8HS 160242Meat preparations: of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)$1.3MLatest imports+20.6%110000USAGrowing$2.2M
9HS 391739Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.s. in item no. 3917.30$1.3MLatest imports+28.0%57346AREDeclining$2.5M
10HS 853710Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts$1.8MLatest imports+11.1%67090NZLDeclining$2.5M
11HS 847150Digital processing units: other than those of subheadings 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units$1.3MLatest imports+13.9%59360CHNGrowing$2.0M
12HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts$1.6MLatest imports+16.7%55956USAAccelerating$2.6M
13HS 841869Refrigerating or freezing equipment: heat pumps, other than compression type units whose condensers are heat exchangers$1.3MLatest imports+15.6%38404JPNSlowing$2.0M
14HS 220210Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured$2.1MLatest imports+1.6%106171USADeclining$2.2M
15HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc$1.7MLatest imports+5.6%47717JPNDeclining$2.0M
16HS 210500Ice cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoa$1.4MLatest imports+10.4%57585USADeclining$1.9M
17HS 190230Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared$2.1MLatest imports+12.7%114607KORSlowing$3.0M
18HS 860900Containers: (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport$1.1MLatest imports+16.4%58836AUSDeclining$1.7M
19HS 170199Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter$1.4MLatest imports+5.6%49318THAGrowing$1.7M
20HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg$794.6KLatest imports+27.4%29851USAStable$1.6M
21HS 020322Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen$1.1MLatest imports+13.3%110000USAAccelerating$1.5M
22HS 870431Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), nes in item no 8704.1$1.7MLatest imports+2.3%37474JPNGrowing$1.8M
23HS 721420Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling$1.5MLatest imports+0.5%39005KORDeclining$1.6M
24HS 392410Plastics: tableware and kitchenware$1.6MLatest imports+21.5%74829SGPDeclining$2.8M
25HS 840410Boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers)$688.2KLatest imports+38.7%110000AUSGrowing$1.3M
26HS 030353Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99$1.2MLatest imports+1.2%110000CHNGrowing$1.3M
27HS 220299Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009$1.3MLatest imports+21.7%123348TWNSlowing$2.3M
28HS 230990Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding$1.5MLatest imports+3.0%45871USAAccelerating$1.7M
29HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed$1.6MLatest imports-1.9%46669TWNGrowing$1.5M
30HS 081090Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh$674.8KLatest imports+18.2%29997USADeclining$1.1M
31HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen$963.8KLatest imports+7.7%38501USADeclining$1.2M
32HS 880211Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg$559.2KLatest imports+43.5%39757PHLDeclining$1.1M
33HS 842952Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure$1.0MLatest imports+6.8%37408CHNAccelerating$1.3M
34HS 020727Meat and edible offal: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, of turkeys, cuts and offal, frozen$907.0KLatest imports+4.9%110000USASlowing$1.0M
35HS 020329Meat: of swine, n.e.s. in item no. 0203.2, frozen$880.1KLatest imports+6.7%29523USASlowing$1.1M
36HS 271113Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes$1.2MLatest imports+17.2%25007CHNSlowing$1.9M
37HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products$2.0MLatest imports+9.5%131976PHLDeclining$2.6M
38HS 190219Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared$751.0KLatest imports+11.4%58032USADeclining$1.0M
39HS 160100Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products$719.0KLatest imports+13.6%57714USADeclining$1.1M
40HS 320990Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium$479.5KLatest imports+29.5%29092PHLStable$936.6K
41HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803$989.1KLatest imports+19.2%44987USAAccelerating$1.7M
42HS 731210Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated$1.0MLatest imports+8.1%64701USADeclining$1.3M
43HS 852560Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus$484.0KLatest imports+20.8%39556ESPAccelerating$853.9K
44HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks$606.8KLatest imports+15.4%47971HKGSlowing$933.5K
45HS 961900Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material$1.1MLatest imports+7.8%94407CHNDeclining$1.4M
46HS 842121Machinery: for filtering or purifying water$549.5KLatest imports+15.8%58865USASlowing$853.6K
47HS 851120Ignition or starting equipment: ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos and magnetic flywheels, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines$410.8KLatest imports+31.4%110000USADeclining$802.3K
48HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)$466.8KLatest imports+22.3%48805CHNSlowing$854.1K
49HS 160419Fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604$720.9KLatest imports+3.5%39946CHLDeclining$800.0K
50HS 761699Aluminium: n.e.c. in heading no. 7616$626.6KLatest imports+8.1%49649CHNDeclining$792.1K

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Product sectors

Which sectors carry the most demand?

HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.

SectorProductsMarket sizeOpportunityAverage growth
HS2 sector 00HS2 001$26.3M$42.1M+19.2%
Meat and edible meat offalHS2 025$10.0M$12.7M+8.3%
HS2 sector 99HS2 991$8.3M$8.7M+5.4%
Electrical equipmentHS2 856$5.4M$7.2M+19.6%
MachineryHS2 845$4.9M$6.8M+18.2%
Prepared meat and fishHS2 164$4.6M$6.5M+12.4%
VehiclesHS2 873$6.2M$5.7M+3.9%
PlasticsHS2 392$2.8M$3.5M+24.8%
Preparations of cerealsHS2 193$4.8M$3.5M+11.2%
AircraftHS2 883$2.3M$3.5M+30.0%
Wadding and nonwovensHS2 561$2.3M$3.5M+15.5%
BeveragesHS2 222$3.4M$3.0M+11.6%

Supply gaps

Where supplier concentration deserves attention

The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.

ProductMarket sizeSuppliersConcentrationTop supplierShare gap
HS 160242Meat preparations: of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)$1.3M110000USA99.9%
HS 020322Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen$1.1M110000USA99.1%
HS 840410Boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers)$688.2K110000AUS94.4%
HS 030353Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99$1.2M110000CHN100.0%
HS 020727Meat and edible offal: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, of turkeys, cuts and offal, frozen$907.0K110000USA99.9%
HS 851120Ignition or starting equipment: ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos and magnetic flywheels, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines$410.8K110000USA99.9%
HS 081090Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh$674.8K29997USA100.0%
HS 040721Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)$1.5M29973USA99.9%

Supplier landscape

Which supplier markets appear most often?

These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.

TWN

Taiwan

4 screened products

$48.1MCalculated opportunity across these rows

USA

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

20 screened products

$40.6MCalculated opportunity across these rows

CHN

China

7 screened products

$7.6MCalculated opportunity across these rows

JPN

Japan

4 screened products

$7.5MCalculated opportunity across these rows

THA

Thailand

2 screened products

$4.2MCalculated opportunity across these rows

KOR

Republic of Korea

2 screened products

$3.1MCalculated opportunity across these rows

PHL

Philippines

3 screened products

$2.9MCalculated opportunity across these rows

AUS

Australia

2 screened products

$2.9MCalculated opportunity across these rows

Frequently asked questions

Using the Federated State of Micronesia import opportunity index

Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.

What are the import opportunities?

They are product and supplier combinations in Federated State of Micronesia's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.

What does supplier concentration mean?

The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.

How should sourcing teams use this page?

Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Federated State of Micronesia.

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.