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. Fiji has been a member of the WTO since 1996 and a member of Gatt since 1993. Fiji has a population of approximately 936,375. In 2023, Fiji’s 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 $ 360 million in 2023. The United States exported over $101 million to Fiji in 2023. Top exports were made up of special classification provisions which made up $32 million of the total, followed by computer and electronic products ($21 million), transportation equipment ($12 million), non-electrical machinery ($8 million), and processed foods ($8 million).
Imports from Fiji were over $259 million in 2023, with the top categories being beverages and tobacco products ($150 million), processed foods ($78 million), chemicals ($14 million), wood products ($5 million), and fish and marine products ($4 million).
Fiji – California Trade
In 2023, California was the largest state exporter to Fiji with approximately $45 million, making up over 44.5% of U.S. exports. Top exports were special classification provisions ($16 million), computer products ($8 million), transportation equipment ($8 million), non-electrical machinery ($4 million), and chemicals ($2 million).
Imports from Fiji to California totaled $130 million in 2023, with California being the top importer state of Fijian goods. Processed foods made up $76 million of total imports, this was followed by beverages and tobacco ($35 million), chemicals ($8 million), fish and marine products ($4 million), and agriculture products ($2 million). U.S. Department of Commerce
Trade Agreements & Issues