Overview
There is no manufacturing/production of operational support equipment or programme materials in-country. All such items are imported and in small quantities as required by the local market. Local suppliers carry a very small range of tools, portable generators and other basic hardware supplies. They are supplied by sea from Fiji, shipping times are 3 – 4 weeks.
They did not have tents, tarpaulins or office equipment at time of writing.
There is a limited number of potable water tanks available ranging from 5,000L to 25,000L For more information on suppliers’ contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Wholesale
The suppliers listed below have been grouped in a single table for convenience as they all carry similar products in the same limited quantities. They are small to medium wholesale/retail and operations are confined to the main Island of Funafuti.
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
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Address |
Funafuti |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes - small flatbed and pickup trucks. 2MT forklifts |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Very limited storage in back of the retail operations |
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Approximate turnover in USD - $
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N/A |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
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Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
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24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
Milled timber, crude fertilizers, sand/stone/gravel, cement |
Imported (Fiji) |
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51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
chlorine, soaps, chemical fertilizers |
Imported. Limited range in limited quantities. |
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61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
rubber tyres (limited sizes), wood pallets, textiles, cement, PVC pipe fittings, copper wire, PVC tanks (5,000 – 20,000 L.) |
Imported. Limited range in limited quantities. |
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71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
Small portable generators (2-3 kVa), pumps (domestic, low volume) |
Imported. Limited range in limited quantities. |
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81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
lighting fixtures, furniture, clothing, |
Imported. Limited range in limited quantities. |
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91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
Power and hand tools |
Imported. Limited range in limited quantities. |
*For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
