East Timor recorded a trade deficit of 50716.64 USD Thousand in May of 2025. Balance of Trade in East Timor averaged -40335.02 USD Thousand from 2005 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 75032.23 USD Thousand in September of 2016 and a record low of -248083.00 USD Thousand in December of 2009. source: National Statistics Directorate, Timor



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -50716.64 -73953.20 USD Thousand May 2025
Exports 25877.39 1074.63 USD Thousand May 2025
Imports 76594.03 75027.83 USD Thousand May 2025



East Timor Balance of Trade
Even though Timor is an exporter of oil, it runs consistent trade deficits. This is mainly due to high imports needed to rebuild the country’s underdeveloped infrastructure. Oil accounts for around 49 percent of Timor's export revenues. Timor's other exports include coffee, books, aircraft parts, electronic appliances and sandblasting machines. Timor mainly imports electrical machinery, fuel, electrical appliances, machinery, books, beverages, vegetables, cement, plastics, cereals and textiles. Timor's main trading partners are Finland, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, China and Portugal..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-50716.64 -73953.20 75032.23 -248083.00 2005 - 2025 USD Thousand Monthly