Imports in Sao Tome and Principe increased to 24.22 USD Million in December from 16.32 USD Million in November of 2025. Imports in Sao Tome and Principe averaged 15.07 USD Million from 1999 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 42.28 USD Million in September of 2014 and a record low of 3.23 USD Million in June of 1999. source: Central Bank of Sao Tome and Principe



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -18.07 -13.71 USD Million Dec 2025
Current Account -30.33 -85.80 USD Million Dec 2024
Exports 6.15 2.62 USD Million Dec 2025
Imports 24.22 16.32 USD Million Dec 2025


Sao Tome and Principe Imports
Sao Tome and Principe main imports are: food (22 percent of total imports), capital equipment (21 percent) and fuel (15 percent). Others include: construction materials and beverages. Main import partner is Portugal (54 percent of total imports). Others include: Angola (22 percent), China (5 percent) and Nigeria (2 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
24.22 16.32 42.28 3.23 1999 - 2025 USD Million Monthly


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