Trading Partner Portal: Fiji
Overview
Trade Overview
Fiji is an island country in the Pacific made up of 332 islands, 106 of which are inhabited. As one of the most developed Pacific Island economies, Fiji has abundant forest, fish, and mineral resources and has a prosperous tourist industry. They have been a member of the WTO since 1996 and a member of Gatt since 1993. Fiji has a population of approximately 936,375. In 2024, Fiji’s nominal GDP was approximately $6 billion. U.S. Department of Commerce, World Bank
U.S. – Fiji Trade
Two-way trade between the United States and Fiji was approximately $353 million in 2024. The United States exported over $95 million to Fiji in 2024. Top exports were made up of transportation equipment ($27 million), computer and electronic products ($20 million), other special classification provisions ($17 million), non-electrical machinery ($9 million), and processed foods ($5 million).
Imports from Fiji were over $258 million in 2024, with the top categories being beverages and tobacco products ($1142 million), processed foods ($78 million), chemicals ($13 million), fish and marine products ($7 million), and wood products ($7 million).
Fiji – California Trade
In 2024, California was the largest state exporter to Fiji with approximately $43 million, making up over 45.2% of U.S. exports to Fiji. Top exports were transportation equipment ($21 million), computer & electronic products ($8 million), non-electrical machinery ($4 million), chemicals ($2 million), and petroleum & coal products ($1 million).
Imports from Fiji to California totaled $124 million in 2024, with California being the top importer state of Fijian goods. Processed foods made up $66 million of total imports, this was followed by beverages and tobacco ($40 million), chemicals ($8 million), fish and marine products ($7 million), and agriculture products ($2 million). U.S. Department of Commerce
Trade Agreements & Issues
Fiji has multiple trade agreements and both regionally and multilaterally.
South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement (SPARTECA)
The SPARTECA agreement grants preferential access for Pacific Island exports into Australia. Fiji’s textile, clothing and footwear sectors benefit from this agreement.
Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
The Melanesian Spearhead Group is an intergovernmental organization that is made up the four Melanesian states of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Soloman Islands, Vanuatu, and Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front of New Caledonia. Indonesia was recognized as an associate member in 2015. It grants market access to MSG member countries.
Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA)
The Pacific Island Countries Trade agreement is a free trade agreement between 14 Pacific Island Forum countries.
EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
The Economic Partnership Agreement between Fiji and the EU was ratified in 2014. It gives Fiji duty-free and quota free access for Fijian exports to the EU. This agreement is currently being negotiated to continue for a Comprehensive EPA to secure preferential access for Fijian exports.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is a U.S. led initiative aimed at enhancing economic cooperation among countries in the Indo-Pacific region. It has 14 members, with Fiji joining in 2022.
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)
Fiji holds a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with the United States, having signed it in October of 2020. This agreement allows for talks on trade and investment issues between the U.S. and Fiji.