Fiji-China trade hits $1.1B milestone – Ali

Fiji-China trade hits $1.1B milestone – Ali

By Mikaele Liga
21/11/2024

The trade relationship between Fiji and China has reached a significant milestone, with trade worth $1.1 billion recorded last year and this achievement highlights the potential for further growth and diversification of Fijian exports into the Chinese market.

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The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Trade, Shaheem Ali Highlighted this during the Chinese Trade Exhibition at the Vodafone Arena.

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The Chinese Trade Exhibition is open to public today and tomorrow at the Vodafone Arena.

He says that Fiji’s primary exports to China include mineral water, wood chips, sugarcane, noni, timber and fish.

Ali says the complementary nature of the two countries' trade indicates a lot of room for expanding collaboration.

He also highlighted the growing recognition of kava in the Chinese market, alongside other commodities such as pearl, precious stones, and marine products like sea cucumber, which are well-suited for Chinese consumers.

The Deputy General for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Yan Chenhui says Fiji and China has enjoyed 49 year of bilateral ties.

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Thirty leading Chinese companies are set to participate in a two-day Chinese Trade Exhibition at the Vodafone Arena, from today.

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