3.5 Kiribati Food and Additional Suppliers
Aside from fish and a very small amount of vegetables and chicken all food and other supplies are imported from Australia, New Zealand or Fiji. There is no manufacturing or production capacity locally. Local markets cannot supply local demand so certainly would not be able to scale up. Outer islands receive supplies by coastal shipping from Tarawa, or in the case of the Phoenix and Line Islands, from Christmas Island. Disruption or delays to shipping can result in shortages of staples such as rice and grains.
Imported goods are generally of a basic nature as the local economy cannot support luxury goods or expensive electronic or IT goods.
Pharmaceuticals and medical supplies are very limited in Kiribati, hence travellers are advised to bring with them sufficient supply of medication that they may require during their visit.
The only significant export from the country is copra. The Government has leased the majority of fishing rights to foreign interests.
Generic country information can be located from sources that are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): (http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/)
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.
3.5.1 Kiribati Food Suppliers
Overview
There are no local manufacturers/producers of food. All food other than fish and very minimal amounts of chicken and vegetables are imported from Australia, New Zealand or Fiji. This is distributed by a small number of wholesalers to local shops. Shops have reasonable stocks of staple foods. Goods supplied are basic tinned food and some frozen meat. Delays in shipping can result in shortages of staples such as rice and grains. This can be quite common during bad weather on the outer islands that rely on transhipment from Tarawa, or in the case of the Phoenix and Line Islands, from Christmas Island.
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Retail Sector
Tarawa has two malls but neither contains a large number of shops, and those present have limited stocks. There are no major chains represented. The majority of local outlets are in smaller family run shops. Purchases by these retailers are generally done on a COD basis from wholesalers.
In the outer islands there are no supermarkets.
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Types of Retailers Available |
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Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
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Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
4 (Tarawa only) |
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Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
5 |
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Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
3 |
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Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
1 |
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Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
2 |
Wholesale
Punjas Ltd
Punjas began in 1935 as a one-man business and today is one of the largest privately owned group of companies in the South Pacific, employing more than 800 people. Headquartered in Lautoka, Fiji, the Punjas Group of Companies manufactures, markets and distributes a comprehensive range of food and beverage products and other consumer goods and services throughout the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Punjas also has its own design, printing, plastic packaging and corrugated box manufacturing operations.
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Punjas Limited |
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Address |
Betio, South Tarawa 25421/25423 |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
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No. Fiji based wholesaler who imports all product to Kiribati. |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
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Yes. Supplier retails and wholesales to other retail outlets. |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
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Approximate Turnover in MT
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N/A |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, however large aid organisations could negotiate credit terms. |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Christmas Island |
Tabwakea 81098/81099 |
Moel Trading Co Ltd
Having operated for over 30 years as a retailer and wholesaler for the people of Tarawa and Outer Islands, it has earned a good reputation for offering high quality products and services.
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Moel Trading Co Ltd |
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Address |
Betio, South Tarawa tel. 26294,2500 enquiry@ moeltrading.com.ki |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
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Tarawa, Kiribati-based wholesaler who imports all product to Kiribati. |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
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Yes. Supplier retails and wholesales to other retail outlets. |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
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Approximate Turnover in MT
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N/a |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, however large aid organisations could negotiate credit terms. |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
Branches in Betio (2), Bairiki and Bekenibeu |
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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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00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
No |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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01 - Meat and meat preparations |
Frozen meat |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
Milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
Fish, frozen fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
Wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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05 - Vegetables and fruit |
Vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
Sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
Coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
Ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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41 - Animal oils and fats |
Lard, fats and oils |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
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42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements. |
Betty Trading
Betty One Shop Stop offers a variety of products. Currently Betty One Shop Stop is involved in importing, wholesaling, service delivery and retailing. They import a variety of products that include basic food items and hardware. They have established a number of suppliers from Australia, Solomon Islands, Fiji and are slowly tapping into the Asian suppliers, particularly from mainland China.
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Betty Trading |
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Address |
Tekatibeka Kainga, Banraeaba Village, PO Box 468, Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
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No. Kiribati based wholesaler who imports all product to Kiribati. |
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Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
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Yes. Supplier retails and wholesales to other retail outlets. |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
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Approximate Turnover in MT
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n/a |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, however large aid organisations could negotiate credit terms. |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
Main branch is on Tarawa Island. The Christmas Island branch recently opened and is increasing stock levels to include the items listed below. |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Christmas Island |
Tabwakea 7819449 |
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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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00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
No |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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01 - Meat and meat preparations |
Frozen meat |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
Milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
Fish, frozen fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
Wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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05 - Vegetables and fruit |
Vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
Sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
Coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
Ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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41 - Animal oils and fats |
Lard, fats and oils |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
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42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil |
Imported. Generally available all year around. Quantities could be increased to accommodate surge requirements |
**For non-FOOD products please see section 3.5.2 Additional 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.
3.5.2 Kiribati Additional Suppliers
Overview
There is no manufacturing/production of operational support equipment that would likely be required for a humanitarian action. The exception to this is water tanks; there is a manufacturer on South Tarawa producing quality PVC tanks in a range of sizes.
There are limited wholesale operations providing hardware for generally domestic rather than commercial usage. There are several general hardware stores on South Tarawa with reasonable selections however for items such as tents, water pumps, pipes, computers/IT equipment, office furniture, generators etc., it is suggested that these should be imported by aid agencies requiring them to guarantee availability, especially if larger quantities are likely to be required. These goods will generally need to be transported from Australia, New Zealand or Fiji, which is currently where most supplies in the country come from.
There are no suppliers of any goods in quantity on the outer islands. All goods there have been transhipped from Tarawa, or Christmas Island in the case of the Line and Phoenix Island groups.
For more information on suppliers’ contact
details, please see the following link: 4.10
Supplier Contact List
Wholesale
TaoTin Trading
Provides hardware goods for wholesale and retail outlets. It is a well-established local firm (1998) with a good range of hardware, generally for domestic to light commercial use including paints, pumps, portable generators, hand tools and small electric tools. Tao Tin Trading can supply larger items with pre-ordering.
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
TaoTin Trading |
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Address |
Betio, Bikenibeau, Teaoraereke (all South Tarawa) (686) 21836/22555 Email: taotinkiribati@gmail.com |
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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? |
Wholesale and retails directly to the public |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes, 5 mt trucks |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes, Container and limited warehousing |
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Approximate turnover in USD - $
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N/a |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, however limited credit may be available to international aid organisations, UN agencies etc. |
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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 |
Cement |
Imported |
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51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
Chlorine, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilisers |
Imported |
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61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Rubber tyres, wood pallets, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, pullies, hoists |
Imported |
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71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
Hand tools, pumps, portable generators, drill presses |
Imported |
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81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
Electrical fittings, hoses, gardening, landscaping tools, lighting fixtures, protective, clothing, fans glues, fillers etc |
Imported |
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91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
General and miscellaneous hardware items |
Imported |
TripleTee Enterprises
TripleTee Enterprises are suppliers of hardware goods through
wholesale and retail outlets. They are a well-established local
firm (1998) with a good range of hardware, generally for domestic
to light commercial use including paints, pumps, portable
generators, hand tools and small electric tools. Can supply larger
items with pre-ordering.
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Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
TripleTee Enterprises |
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Address |
Betio, South Tarawa (686) 26691 Email: tekeeuatarati@gmail.com |
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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? |
Wholesale and retails directly to the public |
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Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes, 5 mt trucks |
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Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes, Container and limited warehousing |
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Approximate turnover in USD - $
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n/a |
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Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, however limited credit may be available to international aid organisations, UN agencies etc. |
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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 |
Cement, timber |
Imported |
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51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
Soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilisers, paints |
Imported |
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61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Rubber tyres, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, zincalume roofing, pullies, hoists, perspex sheets, PVC pipes & fittings |
Imported |
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71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
Hand tools, pumps, portable generators, drill presses, agricultural tools, compressors |
Imported |
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81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
Electrical fittings, hoses, gardening, landscaping tools, lighting fixtures, protective, clothing, fans glues, fillers etc. |
Imported |
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91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
General and miscellaneous hardware items |
Imported |
**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.