Samoa's Economy and Trade Overview

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Samoa is an important South Pacific island nation (2024 GDP growth is projected at 3.8%), known for its tourism, agriculture, and fisheries. As a partner in the "Belt and Road" initiative, its economy is expected to reach $1 billion in 2024 (data from Samoa National Statistics Office). The country boasts relatively well-developed island logistics infrastructure.

 

Trade Between China and Samoa

2024 Trade Volume: $420 million (China Customs data)

Key Features:

 

Balanced goods and services trade

Infrastructure projects driving equipment exports

Payment Methods: Primarily Samoan Tala and USD

 


Samoa's Major Trade Partners

New Zealand: Largest trade partner (35% of total trade)

Australia: Important trade partner (28%)

China: Key emerging partner (20%)

USA: Major source of remittances (12%)

 

Major Trade Products

China's Exports to Samoa:

Machinery (35%, engineering and agricultural equipment)

Building materials (25%, steel, cement, etc.)

Daily necessities (20%, textiles, appliances, etc.)

New energy vehicles (40% growth in 2024)

 

Samoa's Exports to China:

Fishery products (40% of exports, mainly tuna)

Agricultural products (coconuts, cocoa, taro)

Beer (Vailima brand)

Handicrafts



Samoa's Major Logistics Channels

 

Apia Port:

Main deep-water port

COSCO offers two monthly direct routes

 

Faleolo International Airport:

 

Primary air cargo hub

 

Three weekly international cargo flights

Logistics Centers:

Apia Free Trade Zone

Port facilities built with Chinese aid

 


Economic Features and Investment Opportunities

Tourism:

Key South Pacific tourist destination

2024 visitor numbers recovered to pre-pandemic levels

 

Agriculture:

Significant potential for organic products

 

Growing exports of cocoa and coconuts

 

Regional Hub:

Logistics center for Polynesia

Distribution base for Chinese goods

 

Sunny Worldwide Logistics Service Advantages

For the Samoa market, we offer:

Sea Freight: Guangzhou → Apia Port (approx. 20 days)

Air Freight: Shanghai → Apia (5-7 days)

Shenzhen Sunny Worldwide Logistics' Three Core Competitiveness:

 

Exclusive foreign trade warehouse in Yantian Port, one of only three among 60,000 peers in Shenzhen.

 

Own container truck fleet, available on demand, a leader among Shenzhen peers.

 


A full-floor, 1,800-square-meter Grade A office in Longgang, demonstrating exceptional strength.

Sunny Worldwide ranks among the top three logistics companies in Shenzhen.

For logistics, choose Sunny Worldwide—globally connected.

 

About Sunny Worldwide Logistics

Established in 1998, Sunny Worldwide Logistics is a Chinese international freight forwarding company with its own 1,800-square-meter Grade A office in Shenzhen. Our mission is: "Sunny Worldwide Freight Forwarding—no surprises unless due to acts of God." With 27 years of freight forwarding experience, we know every challenge.

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