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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
Last updated: 2026-03-28 (today)
Industries
construction, crafts (furniture, lacework, fancy woodwork), fishing, collectible postage stamps
Exchange rates
Currency
Saint Helena pounds (SHP) per US dollar -
Exchange rates 2019
0.783 (2019 est.)
Exchange rates 2020
0.78 (2020 est.)
Exchange rates 2021
0.727 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2022
0.811 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2023
0.805 (2023 est.)
Economic overview
upper middle-income, British Atlantic Ocean territorial economy; native (but pegged to British pound) currency user on 2 of 3 islands; significant UK financial support; unique land/farming commune structure; military-related economic activity; sport fishing locale
Exports - partners
Singapore 33%, USA 16%, Japan 10%, Turkey 10%, Senegal 8% (2023)
note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Imports - partners
UK 34%, Greece 26%, Spain 16%, South Africa 15%, Namibia 2% (2023)
note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Agricultural products
coffee, corn, potatoes, vegetables; fish, lobster; livestock; timber
Exports - commodities
fish, shellfish, natural gas, trucks, construction vehicles (2023)
note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, baked goods, plastic products, vehicle parts/accessories, air pumps (2023)
note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars