Fiji Country Commercial Guide
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The Republic of Fiji has long been a key economic, transportation, and academic center in the South Pacific, with opportunities for trade and investment in sectors like infrastructure development, energy, healthcare, information and communication technology (ICT), and agriculture. The United States is Fiji’s largest export market, accounting for 28.5% of its total merchandise exports, with key export commodities including mineral water, sugar, and tuna. In 2025, the United States recorded a trade deficit of $84.8 million in goods with Fiji.

Top U.S. exports to Fiji include computer and electronic products, transportation equipment, chemicals, and processed foods. Fiji does not have a free trade agreement or a double taxation agreement with the United States. Fiji’s main import sources include Singapore (for oil and gas), the People’s Republic of China, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia.

Fiji’s economy is expected to grow by 3.0% in 2026 after expanding by 3.4% in 2025, with GDP now above pre-2019 levels thanks to a strong recovery in tourism from Australia and New Zealand. Annual visitor arrivals to Fiji rose by 0.3% to a record 986,367 in 2025. Tourism revenue reached $1.27 billion (FJ$2.8 billion) in 2025, a 10.9 percent increase of $124.7 million (FJ$277.0 million) over 2024. Visitor arrivals are likely to surpass 1 million in 2026. Beyond tourism, the economy also relies heavily on agriculture and manufacturing for national revenue and local employment.

Labor market conditions remain tight as demand for workers increases, driven by economic growth and higher worker emigration. A significant labor shortage continues to affect various sectors, including restaurants, accounting firms, and healthcare services. Approximately 100,000 Fijians, including a significant number of skilled professionals, have emigrated in recent years, primarily to countries such as New Zealand and Australia. To address critical skill shortages, particularly within the civil service, the government increased the retirement age from 60 to 62 years for specialized roles requiring scarce expertise, including health and medical professionals and IT specialists. Inward remittances to Fiji reached $630.79 million (FJ$1.4 billion) in 2025, reflecting a 13.8% increase.

Fiji’s 2025 year-end headline inflation settled at 0%, according to the Fiji Bureau of Statistics. Inflation is projected to reach 2.5% in 2026, assuming no major external shocks or tariff increases.

Political Environment

For background information on the political and economic environment of the country, please click on the link to the U.S. Department of State Countries and Areas website.

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