Solomon Islands: sanctions and trade risk

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Solomon Islands: logistics and trade

Island and import market in the Southwest Pacific

The Solomon Islands (ISO code: SB) are an island nation in the southwestern Pacific, east of Papua New Guinea and northeast of Australia. Politically it is a parliamentary monarchy within the Commonwealth with the British monarch as head of state. The climate is tropical and humid, with high temperatures, heavy rainfall and a pronounced cyclone season. The economy is heavily primary-sector based, resting mainly on forestry, fisheries and agriculture. Because of the island geography and the large distances within the archipelago, maritime logistics is of central importance. Foreign trade is dominated by exports of timber, fish and agricultural products, while machinery, fuel, food and industrial goods are imported. Import dependence is high, as industrial production capacity is limited. There is hardly any international transit function, but individual ports play a regional supply and transhipment role in the Pacific. The national currency is the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD).

Capital: Honiara
Population: 740,000
Area: 28,896 km²
Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
Continent: Oceania
Region: Pacific
Economic area: MSG / PACER Plus
Religions: Christianity
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air · Road

Current situation: Port of Honiara since August 2024 with new OCTOPI terminal system and since February 2024 with the new Wate Jetty; Honiara International Airport was expanded from 2018 to 2023 (JICA).
Seasonal conditions: Cyclone and rainy season from November to April with heavy rainfall as well as flood and storm risk; this may cause delays in sea and air transport.

Main seaports

Honiara
Honiara's Point Cruz (SB HIR) is the Solomon Islands' main deepwater container gateway: SIPA-run, Brisbane feeders, national customs. Alternatives: Noro, Brisbane.
Port Noro
Noro (SB NOR), Solomon Islands: specialised tuna and reefer transhipment port with star loaders and e-port tracing. General cargo routes via Honiara.

Main cargo airports

Munda AirportMUA
Munda Airport (MUA), New Georgia: international alternate to Honiara with a direct Brisbane link. Real Solomon Islands airfreight routes via Honiara (HIR).

Road corridors

Guadalcanal road network around Honiara

Main trade lanes

Solomon Islands-Australia
Solomon Islands-China
Solomon Islands-New Zealand
Solomon Islands-Singapore
Solomon Islands-Japan

Customs and import

Customs authority Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED), Ministry of Finance and TreasuryOfficial website ↗

Import customs system: ASYCUDA (since 2015) based on the Customs and Excise Act Cap 121 (2003) and the Customs Valuation Act 2009. Import duties of 5, 10, 15 and 20 percent on the CIF value.
Export customs system: Export declaration via ASYCUDA at the Customs and Excise Division. Export levies are charged on round logs and fish; forestry and fishery exports require a licence.
Import VAT: No VAT/GST in force; the Goods Tax of 15 percent is levied on the CIF value of imports. A VAT Act 2025 (15 percent) is in the legislative process and is intended to replace the Goods Tax.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: Preferential proofs under PACER Plus, the MSG Trade Agreement and PICTA according to their respective rules of origin; certificates of origin via the competent authorities.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Prohibitions and restrictions on weapons, ammunition, drugs and endangered species; strict biosecurity quarantine for plants, animals and food; timber exports are regulated.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Import declaration (ASYCUDA)
Certificate of origin for preference
Import and quarantine licences for certain goods

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of Lading
Export declaration (ASYCUDA)
Proof of origin (PACER Plus / MSG)
Forestry and fishery licences

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: Medium
Customs delays: Medium
Port congestion: Low to medium
Dangerous goods relevance: Low
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Low to medium
E-commerce relevance: Low

Trade

Top import partners

Australia China New Zealand Singapore Japan

Top export partners

China Japan Thailand South Korea Australia

Top import goods

Petroleum products
Machinery
Vehicles
Food
Consumer goods

Top export goods

Timber
Fish
Palm oil
Copra

Typical cargo

Round logs
Fish and fish products
Palm oil
Copra
Fuel
Machinery and vehicles
Food and consumer goods

Logistics questions

Which import duties apply in the Solomon Islands?

Import duties of 5, 10, 15 or 20 percent apply to the CIF value, plus a Goods Tax of 15 percent.

Does the Solomon Islands have value added tax (VAT/GST)?

Not at present; the Goods Tax of 15 percent is levied. A VAT Act 2025 (15 percent) is in the legislative process and is intended to replace the Goods Tax.

Which customs system do the Solomon Islands use?

The Customs and Excise Division (SICED) has used the ASYCUDA system since 2015 for manifests and customs declarations.

Which seaports are important for freight traffic?

The main hub is Honiara (Point Cruz), supplemented by Noro in the west; both are operated by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA).

How are air freight shipments handled?

Via Honiara International Airport (HIR/AGGH); freight capacity is limited, and Munda serves as an alternate airport.

Which documents are required for imports?

Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, ASYCUDA import declaration and, if needed, certificate of origin and quarantine or import licences.

What seasonal risks exist?

The cyclone and rainy season from November to April can delay sea and air transport.

Are there trade preferences for the Solomon Islands?

Yes, through PACER Plus, the MSG Trade Agreement and PICTA, each with its respective rules of origin.

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