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Makete Savusavu
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📖 The 'Makete' scene in Savusavu, particularly at the Savusavu Market, is a vibrant hub for resellers seeking authentic Fijian goods. Here, you'll primarily find a bounty of fresh, locally grown produce, including exotic fruits, root crops like taro and cassava, and a variety of spices. Beyond edibles, resellers can unearth handcrafted treasures such as intricately woven mats, baskets, tapa cloths, wooden carvings (including kava bowls), and shell jewelry, all reflecting generations of Fijian tradition. Saturday mornings are especially lively, with farmers and artisans from surrounding villages bringing their best wares, offering the widest selection and a truly authentic experience. An insider tip for resellers is that bargaining is a common and friendly practice, and building rapport with
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Savusavu Market
📍 Savusavu
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Address
Hugh Street, Savusavu, Vanua Levu
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Open
Monday - Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A charming and relaxed seaside market on the island of Vanua Levu. It's smaller and more intimate than the Viti Levu markets, offering a glimpse into local life and unique regional products.
💰 What to buy here
Fijian Pearls (loose)
Buy50-150 FJD for single, lower-grade pearls
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Sell online100-300 FJD on Facebook Marketplace, or 150-500 USD on eBay
Extremely rare to find cheap, but possible. Look for unique colors (gold, green, chocolate). High risk, high reward.
Locally Grown Vanilla Beans
Buy5-10 FJD per bundle
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Sell online25-50 FJD on Facebook Marketplace
Fiji's vanilla is high quality. Look for plump, fragrant beans. A great item for export on eBay.
Local Honey
Buy10-15 FJD per jar
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Sell online25-40 FJD on local online groups
Seek out unfiltered, raw honey from local beekeepers. The darker the honey, the richer the flavor.
Tip:This is the hub for Fiji's famous pearls. While the high-end J. Hunter Pearls showroom is nearby, you can sometimes find smaller, independent sellers at the market with more affordable, uncertified pearls.