Fiji

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Trade in Fiji

Fiji was the world’s 140th largest exporter of goods and 127th largest exporter of commercial services in 2021. Export values were $815 and $170 million USD respectively. Fiji’s top export category was agricultural products, followed by manufactures, and fuels and mining products. In 2020, Fiji’s main export destination markets for goods and services trade were to the United States, Australia and New Zealand, with trade representing 71.74 per cent of GDP. In terms of imports, Fiji is the world’s 140th largest importer of goods and 126th largest importer of commercial services. Import values were $2,116 and $499 million USD respectively in 2021. Fiji’s top import category was manufactures, followed by agricultural products and fuels and mining products. Leading import partners were Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Fiji is part of 5 different Regional Trade Agreements, such as EU – Pacific States.
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General Information

This section includes general information on the economy, legal system, official languages and links to additional demographic information.

Official Name

Republic of the Fiji Islands

Abbreviation

FJ

Capital

Suva

WTO Membership Date

14 January 1996

Legal System

common law system based on the English model

Language

Fijian, English, Hindustani

Number of Time Zone(s)

1

Additional Information

Financial Information

This section includes financial information such as the currency, exchange rate lookup and local banks issuing trade finance.

Currency

Fijian dollar

Exchange Rate

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GTFP Confirming Banks

Through the IFC's Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) bank network, local financial institutions can establish working partnerships with a vast number of major international banks in the Program that can broaden access to finance and reduce cash collateral requirements. This extends and complements the capacity of banks to deliver trade finance by providing risk mitigation on a per-transaction basis in challenging markets where trade lines may be limited.

  • Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited Fiji - Suva, Fiji - SWIFT: ANZBFJFX

Contact Information

This section includes contact information for business support organizations and national resources.

Business Support Organizations

Government MSME Agency

  • Ministry for Industry, Tourism, Trade, and Communication (MITTC)

  • Ministry for Industry, Trade, and Tourism (MITT)

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SPS Enquiry Points

Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.

  • The Chief Executive Officer
    Biosecurity Authority of Fiji

    Level 3, FNPF Provident Plaza
    1 Ellery Street, Suva
    GPO Box

TBT Enquiry Points

Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.

  • Fiji Trade Standards and Quality Control Office
    Contact person: Ms Seema Sharma, Senior Economic Planning Officer
    Phone: +(679) 330 5411
    Website: http://www.pasc.standards.org.au

    P. O. Box 2118 Government Buildings
    Suva

    [email protected]

Additional Information

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Last Reviewed: June, 2023

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