Despite the departure of most Chinese nationals from Somalia in 1991, the two countries maintained a small trading relationship; total trade volume in 2002 was US $3.39 million, with Somalia exporting US $1.56 million of goods to China and importing $1.83 million.
The two countries maintained a small trading relationship. This was despite the departure of most Chinese nationals from Somalia in 1991. Total trade volume in 2002 was US $3.39 million. This was with Somalia exporting US $1.56 million of goods to China. Total trade volume in 2002 was importing $1.83 million.