Papua New Guinea (PNG) Customs Service got a big thumbs up from the prime minister for their performance this year.
Prime Minister James Marape has paid high tribute to the Customs Service for its outstanding performance in 2025, describing the Agency as one of the Government’s most reliable pillars in strengthening national revenue, safeguarding borders, and supporting economic stability.
The Prime Minister said PNG Customs had once again exceeded expectations by surpassing its 2025 revenue target under the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), marking another milestone in what four consecutive years of strong and consistent revenue growth is now.
“I want to personally congratulate the leadership and every officer of the Papua New Guinea Customs Service for a truly commendable performance in 2025. Customs has not only met its revenue targets but has exceeded them, reinforcing its critical role in supporting our economy and our national development agenda,” Prime Minister Marape said.
According to the 2025 performance data, PNG Customs collected a total of K4.31 billion in revenue as of 19th December 2025, exceeding the MYEFO target of K4.23 billion by K82.35 million, or 2 per cent. This represents a 7 per cent increase, or K291.36 million, compared to collections over the same period in 2024, placing the agency on track to achieve an estimated 10 per cent year-on-year growth by year end.
The Prime Minister noted that direct transfers to the Waigani Public Account amounted to K2.68 billion, exceeding MYEFO expectations by K94.07 million, a clear demonstration of Customs’ discipline, integrity and effectiveness in revenue administration.
Prime Minister Marape highlighted that the Customs Service’s performance over the last five years has been transformational, with revenue collections growing from K2.81 billion in 2020 to more than K4.31 billion in 2025, representing an increase of over 53 per cent, or approximately K1.49 billion.
Marape commended all Customs officers for their dedication and service, urging them to maintain high standards of integrity and performance as the country moves forward into 2026 and beyond.
