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Fiji-Papua New Guinea Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $11.24M total volume •Fiji surplus: $11.24M

FijiPapua New Guinea

$11.24M

Exports (2023)

Papua New GuineaFiji

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$11.24M

Surplus for Fiji

Total Trade

$11.24M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Green line shows exports from Fiji, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Fiji-Papua New Guinea commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

FijiPapua New Guinea Exports

$11.24M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
18.8% top product
1Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors
$2.11M
18.8% of exports
2Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa
$1.74M
15.5% of exports
3Garments: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61
$1.05M
9.3% of exports
4Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
$985,162
8.8% of exports
5Razors: safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips
$975,959
8.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Fiji's export portfolio to Papua New Guinea demonstrates strategic specialization, with insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Papua New GuineaFiji Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$1.05M
Infinity% of imports
2Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
$875,150
Infinity% of imports
3Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$288,369
Infinity% of imports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6
$171,654
Infinity% of imports
5Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus: n.e.c. in chapter 85
$171,010
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Fiji's import pattern from Papua New Guinea reveals significant dependencyin fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Fiji demonstrates competitive strength in exportinginsulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors to Papua New Guinea, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $11.24M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Fiji-Papua New Guinea Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $11.24 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Fiji maintains a surplus of $11.24 million
  • Export Focus: Fiji's primary exports include insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa, garments: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Papua New Guinea include fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $11.24M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Fiji leveraging its comparative advantages in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Fiji's specialization in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorscomplements Papua New Guinea's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $11.24M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $11.24M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $11.24 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors and fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Fiji's trade surplus of $11.24 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Fiji and Papua New Guinea represents a total trade volume of $11.24 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Fiji, with exports exceeding importsby $11.24 million.

Export Strengths

Fiji's exports to Papua New Guinea total $11.24 million, with competitive advantages in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, representing $2.11M or18.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Papua New Guinea amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), with Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Fiji's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023