Fiji continues to present a generally welcoming environment for foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the U.S. Department of State’s 2025 Investment Climate Statement released this week.
The report says the Fijian Government actively encourages foreign investment to stimulate economic growth and diversification and has made strides to modernise and streamline regulations. However, bureaucratic hurdles remain a key challenge for investors.
Fiji’s stable political environment, growing economy, and strategic location in the Pacific make it attractive to foreign investors, especially in high-potential sectors such as energy, healthcare, tourism, manufacturing, ICT, audiovisual production, aged care, and business process outsourcing (BPO).
However, the report also highlights investment restrictions in key infrastructure areas including transport, communications, data storage, energy, and financial services.
There are also limits on foreign land ownership, and businesses involved in critical technologies or sensitive information may be subject to heightened scrutiny.
Minimum investment thresholds also apply to foreign investors in non-restricted sectors.
AmCham Fiji President Constantine Panayiotou welcomed the report, describing it as “more than just a snapshot” of Fiji’s business climate.
“It signals a positive assessment for Fiji to the international business community and for where the next wave of opportunities may emerge,” he said.
“As Fiji continues to strengthen its economic resilience and expand cross-border partnerships, understanding the international perspective is key. AmCham Fiji will be working to provide that by connecting our members with insights and opportunities that shape the future of U.S.–Fiji business ties,” he added.
The United States remains Fiji’s largest export market, with two-way trade in 2024 valued at approximately $354 million.
Fiji exported $259 million worth of goods to the U.S., while American exports to Fiji totaled $95 million, down 6 percent from the previous year. Aircraft parts topped the list of U.S. exports to Fiji.
