Vanuatu

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Trade in Vanuatu

Vanuatu was the world’s 180th largest exporter of goods and 170th largest exporter of commercial services in 2025. Export values were $354 and $156 million USD respectively. In 2011, Vanuatu’s main export destination markets for goods and services trade were to Malaysia, Philippines and New Zealand, with trade representing 73.38 per cent of GDP. In terms of imports, Vanuatu is the world’s 186th largest importer of goods and 186th largest importer of commercial services. Import values were $687 and $238 million USD respectively in 2025. Leading import partners were Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. Vanuatu is part of 3 different Regional Trade Agreements, including with Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) and Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA).

 

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General Information

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Official Name

Republic of Vanuatu

Abbreviation

VU

Capital

Port Vila

WTO Membership Date

24 August 2012

Legal System

mixed legal system of English common law, French law, and customary law

Language

Bislama, English, French

Number of Time Zone(s)

1

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Financial Information

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Currency

Vanuatu vatu

Exchange Rate

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Contact Information

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Industrial Property Offices

  • Vanuatu Intellectual Property Office

  • Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Industry, Commerce, and Ni-Vanuatu Business

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Trade Information Portal

 https://singlewindow.gov.vu/

Last Reviewed: October, 2026

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