Summary
- Exports
- $1.2billion
- Imports
- $3.3billion
- Trade balance
- -$2.1billion
Products
What it exports
Water (21%) and refined petroleum (8.2%) together make up 29.2% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (21%) and cars (3.1%) together make up 24.1% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $265 million | $32 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $99 million | $723 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $88 million | $21 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $79 million | $14 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $77 million | $17 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $67 million | $23 million |
| 44 · Wood | $60 million | $17 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $40 million | $20 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $30 million | $36 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $30 million | $37 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $26 million | $271 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $25 million | $139 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $24 million | $17 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $23 million | $11 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $19 million | $6 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $16 million | $10 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $14 million | $4 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $13 million | $61 thousand |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $11 million | $67 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $11 million | $54 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $11 million | $257 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $11 million | $72 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $10 million | $69 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $10 million | $40 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $9 million | $37 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $8 million | $17 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $7 million | $6 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $7 million | $46 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $7 million | $40 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $5 million | $169 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $5 million | $37 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $5 million | $17 million |
| 74 · Copper | $5 million | $17 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $4 million | $29 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $4 million | $91 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $4 million | $219 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $4 million | $15 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $4 million | $21 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $3 million | $20 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $3 million | $68 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $3 million | $25 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $2 million | $42 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $2 million | $9 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $2 million | $11 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $2 million | $56 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $2 million | $10 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $2 million | $13 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $2 million | $24 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $1 million | $13 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $1 million | $11 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $1 million | $4 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $1 million | $12 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $1 million | $437 thousand |
| 52 · Cotton | $1 million | $16 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $961 thousand | $9 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $949 thousand | $19 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $943 thousand | $8 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $828 thousand | $14 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $737 thousand | $34 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $470 thousand | $850 thousand |
| 69 · Ceramics | $345 thousand | $10 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $321 thousand | $64 thousand |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $316 thousand | $12 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $256 thousand | $10 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $163 thousand | $4 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $154 thousand | $2 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $125 thousand | $17 million |
| 70 · Glass | $109 thousand | $10 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $107 thousand | $4 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $98 thousand | $6 thousand |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $75 thousand | $6 million |
| 65 · Hats | $74 thousand | $2 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $61 thousand | $226 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $47 thousand | $400 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $45 thousand | $2 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $41 thousand | $6 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $41 thousand | $111 thousand |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $39 thousand | $424 thousand |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $34 thousand | $5 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $33 thousand | $4 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $23 thousand | $3 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $19 thousand | $2 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $16 thousand | $854 thousand |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $15 thousand | $102 thousand |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $11 thousand | $8 million |
| 78 · Lead | $7 thousand | $188 thousand |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $5 thousand | $907 thousand |
| 50 · Silk | $3 thousand | $273 thousand |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $1 thousand | $379 thousand |
| 51 · Wool | $1 thousand | $1 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $959 | $65 thousand |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $606 | $14 thousand |
| 81 · Other base metals | $246 | $43 thousand |
| 75 · Nickel | $127 | $115 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $72 | $2 million |
| 45 · Cork | $0 | $210 thousand |
Trading partners
Its main destination is the United States (30.5% of exports) and its main source is Singapore (23.3% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 359 | 30.5% | Sea |
| Australia | 166 | 14.1% | Air |
| New Zealand | 71.4 | 6.1% | Sea |
| Tonga | 70.7 | 6% | Sea |
| China | 47.9 | 4.1% | Sea |
| Samoa | 45 | 3.8% | Sea |
| South Korea | 37.8 | 3.2% | Sea |
| Japan | 37 | 3.1% | Sea |
| Vanuatu | 33.5 | 2.9% | Sea |
| American Samoa | 29.4 | 2.5% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 757 | 23.3% | Sea |
| China | 507 | 15.6% | Sea |
| New Zealand | 459 | 14.1% | Sea |
| Australia | 448 | 13.8% | Sea |
| United States | 187 | 5.7% | Air |
| Japan | 110 | 3.4% | Sea |
| India | 95.9 | 3% | Sea |
| Thailand | 89 | 2.7% | Sea |
| Malaysia | 73.3 | 2.3% | Sea |
| Taiwan | 69.9 | 2.2% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Fiji accounted for 0.01% of world exports, compared with 0.01% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports doubled since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 1.2
- Imports 3.3
- Balance -2.1
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $578 million | $635 million | -$57 million |
| 1996 | $639 million | $723 million | -$84 million |
| 1997 | $546 million | $777 million | -$231 million |
| 1998 | $553 million | $698 million | -$145 million |
| 1999 | $620 million | $838 million | -$218 million |
| 2000 | $559 million | $636 million | -$77 million |
| 2001 | $510 million | $647 million | -$137 million |
| 2002 | $671 million | $892 million | -$220 million |
| 2003 | $759 million | $1.1 billion | -$384 million |
| 2004 | $856 million | $1.5 billion | -$654 million |
| 2005 | $933 million | $1.8 billion | -$828 million |
| 2006 | $867 million | $2 billion | -$1.1 billion |
| 2007 | $877 million | $1.9 billion | -$1 billion |
| 2008 | $1 billion | $2.4 billion | -$1.4 billion |
| 2009 | $874 million | $1.6 billion | -$756 million |
| 2010 | $962 million | $1.9 billion | -$979 million |
| 2011 | $1.1 billion | $2.3 billion | -$1.3 billion |
| 2012 | $1.1 billion | $2.4 billion | -$1.3 billion |
| 2013 | $1.1 billion | $3 billion | -$1.9 billion |
| 2014 | $1.3 billion | $3.4 billion | -$2.2 billion |
| 2015 | $1 billion | $2.8 billion | -$1.7 billion |
| 2016 | $976 million | $2.6 billion | -$1.6 billion |
| 2017 | $1.1 billion | $2.7 billion | -$1.6 billion |
| 2018 | $1.1 billion | $2.9 billion | -$1.9 billion |
| 2019 | $1 billion | $2.9 billion | -$1.9 billion |
| 2020 | $949 million | $1.9 billion | -$964 million |
| 2021 | $1 billion | $2.3 billion | -$1.2 billion |
| 2022 | $1.2 billion | $3.2 billion | -$2 billion |
| 2023 | $1.1 billion | $3.2 billion | -$2.1 billion |
| 2024 | $1.2 billion | $3.3 billion | -$2.1 billion |
World rank
Fiji fell from 125th to 154th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 125th in 1995
- 154th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 125th |
| 1996 | 128th |
| 1997 | 139th |
| 1998 | 136th |
| 1999 | 136th |
| 2000 | 147th |
| 2001 | 145th |
| 2002 | 137th |
| 2003 | 141st |
| 2004 | 144th |
| 2005 | 146th |
| 2006 | 151st |
| 2007 | 153rd |
| 2008 | 155th |
| 2009 | 155th |
| 2010 | 157th |
| 2011 | 158th |
| 2012 | 156th |
| 2013 | 155th |
| 2014 | 155th |
| 2015 | 155th |
| 2016 | 156th |
| 2017 | 158th |
| 2018 | 155th |
| 2019 | 161st |
| 2020 | 159th |
| 2021 | 162nd |
| 2022 | 161st |
| 2023 | 160th |
| 2024 | 154th |
What it sells
Beverages and spirits became its top export group: from 0.1% to 23%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 34%
- Baked goods and cereal products 3%
- Wood 5%
- Prepared meat and fish 6%
- Sugar and sweets 7%
- Gems and precious metals 7%
- Fish and seafood 7%
- Oil, gas and coal 8%
- Beverages and spirits 23%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Beverages and spirits | 0.05% | 22.5% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 0.42% | 8.4% |
| Fish and seafood | 4.9% | 7.5% |
| Gems and precious metals | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Sugar and sweets | 39.3% | 6.6% |
| Prepared meat and fish | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| Wood | 7.2% | 5.1% |
| Baked goods and cereal products | 0.54% | 3.4% |
| Other | 35.8% | 34.2% |
Who it trades with
Australia went from 35% to 14% of Fiji's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Singapore 18%
- Australia 14%
- China 13%
- United States 12%
- New Zealand 12%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 5.7% | 17.6% |
| Australia | 34.6% | 13.9% |
| China | 2.3% | 12.5% |
| United States | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| New Zealand | 12.7% | 12% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeLargest economic production hubs (gridded GDP, 2024)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeSources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.