Samoa Bureau of Statistics

📌 Local Market Survey (May 2026)

‼️MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
May 2026 compared to April 2026

❖ Overall Volume decreased by 6%
o Chinese Cabbage (down 39%)
o Pumpkin (down 27%)
o Tomatoes (down 13%)

❖ Overall Prices increased by 3%
o Tomatoes (up 23%)
o Chinese Cabbage (up 20%)
o Banana (up 14%)

❖ Value of Supplies decreased by 8 percent to $84,300.
❖ Total number of sellers increased by 7 percent to 261.

🔗 Click the link to view the report: https://shorturl.at/itQwI
🔗 Tables Link: https://shorturl.at/HsUxI

> Local Market Survey: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/local-market-survey/
> Samoa Bureau of Statistics Publications: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/library/

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Government of Samoa | Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries - Samoa

📌 SBS proudly celebrates Public Service Day 2026

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) proudly celebrates Public Service Day 2026 under the theme "Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Accountability, Participation & Inclusion"

Today, we recognize the dedication and contributions of public servants who work tirelessly to serve the people of Samoa. SBS remains committed to delivering quality official statistics that support informed decision-making and contribute to the sustainable development of our beautiful Samoa.

As part of the celebration, SBS also opened a booth to showcase the services we offer and engage with the public on the work we do.

We thank all public servants for their continued services and commitment to building a stronger and more inclusive Samoa.

Manuia tele le fa'amanatuina ole A*o mo Galuega ma Tagata Faigaluega a le Malo

Spirit of Service, Agaga Tautua‼️

🔗 https://www.sbs.gov.ws/sbs-proudly-celebrates-public-service-day-2026/

Government of Samoa | Samoa Public Service Commission

‼️Public Notice

Please be advised that our Births, Deaths & Marriages (BDM) Office will open at 9:30 am tomorrow, 23 June, 2026 due to the Public Service Day observance activities.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you,
Samoa Bureau of Statistics

📌 International Merchandise Trade (April 2026)

🔗 TRADE DASHBOARD LINK: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/samoa-trade-imports/

❖ Trade Balance
✓ In April 2026, the total imports ($80.5 million) exceeded the value of exports ($4.9 million), resulting in a trade deficit of $75.5 million. Compared to the previous month, this trade deficit decreased by 26.0%, and it was 31.4% lower than the same month last year.

🔗 Click the link to view the report: https://shorturl.at/CeEjk
🔗 Tables Link: https://shorturl.at/akZkK

> International Merchandise Trade: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/trade-imports-exports/
> Samoa Bureau of Statistics Publications: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/library/

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Government of Samoa

📌 International Merchandise Trade (March 2026 Quarter)

🔗 TRADE DASHBOARD LINK: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/samoa-trade-imports/

❖ Highlights of the Quarter:
(March 2026 Qtr. compared with March 2025 Qtr.)
✓ Total exports increased by 41.8% to $19.3 million
✓ Total imports decreased by 0.5% to $316.3million
✓ Resulting in a trade deficit of $297.0 million

🔗 Click the link to view the report: https://shorturl.at/qU96G
🔗 Tables Link: https://shorturl.at/meeYi

> International Merchandise Trade: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/trade-imports-exports/
> Samoa Bureau of Statistics Publications: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/library/

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Government of Samoa

📌 Shipping Statistics (Annual Report 2025)

❖ Highlights of the year 2025:

✓ 219 international sea-going vessels were accepted for tabulation which consisted of 147 Container vessels, 46 General Cargo Vessels, and 26 Mineral Oil Tankers.
✓ 200 vessels carried inward cargo
✓ 126 vessels returned with outward cargo

🔗 View Full Report here: https://shorturl.at/VZfq7

> Shipping Statistics: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/cargo-shipping/
> Samoa Bureau of Statistics Publications: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/library/

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Government of Samoa | Samoa Ports Authority

‼️FAO hands over advanced equipment to strengthen agricultural statistics in Samoa.

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) was honoured to receive a drone, multispectral camera, and laptops from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The equipment will support the implementation of agricultural statistical activities in Samoa by enhancing data collection, analysis, and reporting through the use of innovative technologies.

During the ceremony, Mr. Raushan Kumar, Forestry Officer and Officer in Charge of the FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific, highlighted the importance of embracing new technologies to improve agricultural data systems. He noted that the drone and multispectral camera will enable the collection of information that is often difficult to capture through traditional field methods, helping to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and quality of agricultural statistics. He emphasised that this investment moves Earth Observation from pilot applications into practical tools for routine agricultural statistics, and also reaffirmed FAO's commitment to supporting national initiatives that strengthen evidence-based planning and sustainable agricultural development, including a modern, data-driven agrifood system.

READ MORE: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/fao-hands-over-advanced-equipment-to-strengthen-agricultural-statistics-in-samoa/

📌 Consumer Price Index (May 2026)

🔗 CPI DASHBOARD LINK: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/samoa-cpi/

‼️MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
May 2026 compared to May 2025:

❖ The Consumer Price Index increased by 2.1%
❖ The most significant price increases were:
✓ Transport (11.7%)
✓ Alcoholic beverages, to***co and narcotics (4.7%)
✓ Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (6.3%)

❖ The CPI increased by 3.1% from April 2026
❖ The Average Annual Inflation was 1.0%

🔗 Click the link to view the report: https://shorturl.at/YQiyM
🔗 Tables Link: https://shorturl.at/An6sY

> Consumer Price Index: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/cpi/
> Samoa Bureau of Statistics Publications: https://www.sbs.gov.ws/library/

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Government of Samoa | Ministry of Finance, Government of Samoa

‼️REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ): Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS)

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) invites interested and eligible suppliers to submit quotations for the following:
❖ SBS/GO/004 - Supply and delivery of Laptop Computers
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❖ SBS/GO/005 - Supply and Delivery of Furniture
🔗 https://shorturl.at/HS9NY
❖ SBS/GO/006 - Supply and Delivery of Screens
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❖ SBS/GO/007 - Supply and Delivery of a Server
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Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2026 at 4:00pm

For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]