International Journal of Business and Social Research (IJBSR) 1 Analysis of Fiji’s Export and Its Impact on Economic Growth Shivneil Kumar Raj 1 , Priteshni Pratibha Chand 2 ABSTRACT Exports are vital for Fiji’s economy as it contributes significantly to its gross domestic product (GDP) and economic growth. The export data over the years show very slow growth and is gradually increasing. Fiji’s GDP data show that GDP is gradually increasing. Thus, Fiji’s economic growth is also increasing at a steady rate. This study aims to measure the relationship between exports and economic growth in Fiji. A regression analysis on data collected for Fiji from 2000-2015 shows that there is a strong positive relationship between exports and economic growth. Thus, when exports increase, economic growth also increases. Potential sectors that can be further developed to boost Fiji’s exports are sugar, garment, tourism and agriculture. The government should restrict imports through import quotas, tariffs and embargoes and give subsidies and tax incentives to potential export sectors to boost domestic production and increase exports. The government’s motive is to increase export incentives and promote Fiji made products both locally and overseas. Thus, this leads to an increase in exports, improves the trade balance and economic growth. This research article was undertaken to carry out research to investigate the link between Fiji’s export and economic growth and highlight ways and potential sectors to increase Fiji’s export and reduce imports. Keywords: Economic growth, exports, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), imports, international trade. JEL Codes: F14, F44. Available Online: 03-05-2017 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18533/ijbsr.v7i4.1031 This is an open access article under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, 2017. 1.0 INTRODUCTION The transfer of goods, services and capital crossing foreign boundaries is known as international trade (En.wikipedia.org, 2017). Selling commodities such as sugar produced in one country to citizens of other countries are termed as exports. Exports are not only limited to goods but are also extended to intangible 1 Assistant Lecturer, School of Business and Economics, The University of Fiji, Lautoka, Fiji. E-mail: shivneilr@unifiji.ac.fj / shivneilraj@yahoo.com 2 Assistant Lecturer, School of Business and Economics, The University of Fiji, Lautoka, Fiji. E-mail: priteshnic@unifiji.ac.fj / pritychand8@gmail.com International Journal of Business and Social Research Volume 07, Issue 03, 2017 ISSN 2164-2540(Print), ISSN 2164-2559(Online)