Vanuatu Made: celebrating authentic local products (Module 1 – Introduction)
Vanuatu Made

Discovering Vanuatu Made: celebrating authentic local products

Here in our archipelago, skills and techniques are passed down through generations. Materials can travel long distances from Vanuatu’s many islands to make these special items.

2025 Vanuatu Made catalogue
Vanuatu Made (Module 2 – Body)

What is Vanuatu Made?

To promote and preserve these unique aspects, the "Vanuatu Made" initiative was launched. It aims to highlight and support products that are authentically produced in Vanuatu.

Here’s everything you need to know about Vanuatu Made products, how to identify them, their benefits, and how to find out more.

Local makersArtisans, farmers and producers across the islands
Generations of skillTraditional techniques, passed down and kept alive
One logoThe Vanuatu Made symbol marks authentic products
Pandanus handbags at Vanuatu Market Day
Pandanus handbags, Vanuatu Market Day, Efate island, Shefa Province. Photo: Vanuatu Tourism Office

The purpose of Vanuatu Made

The initiative supports local artisans, farmers and producers by promoting products that are genuinely made in Vanuatu. This helps preserve traditional skills and crafts. Every product with the Vanuatu Made symbol supports local people and their businesses, improving their lives and community.

It also aims to raise the visibility of Vanuatu’s unique products internationally, showcasing the country’s cultural heritage and natural resources.

A ni-Vanuatu man sculpting at Vanuatu Market Day
A ni-Vanuatu man sculpting, Vanuatu Market Day, Efate island, Shefa Province. Photo: Vanuatu Tourism Office

How to identify Vanuatu Made products

Certified products are easy to spot thanks to a distinctive logo with traditional Vanuatu motifs. It appears on packaging, labels or tags.

When you see it, the product meets the standards of the initiative and is a genuine creation of local artisans or producers.

The benefits of buying Vanuatu Made

Supporting the local economy

Your purchase contributes directly to the livelihoods of local producers, artisans and farmers, and helps small businesses grow.

Preserving culture and traditions

Many products are crafted with techniques passed down through generations. Buying them keeps these practices alive.

Sustainable and eco-friendly

Local products are often made with sustainable methods and natural island materials, minimising environmental impact.

Authenticity and quality

From handwoven baskets and carvings to organic coffee and pure coconut oil, these products reflect the true essence of Vanuatu.

List of Vanuatu Made products

Select a product to see what it is and where to buy it.

Where to buy

How to find out more

Visit the Vanuatu Made Facebook page.

The Vanuatu Travel Information Centres in Port Vila, Santo, Tanna and Malekula often have information on Vanuatu Made products and can guide you to authentic local goods.

Coconut oil sprays on display at Aelan Chocolate Factory & Shop
Coconut oil sprays, Aelan Chocolate Factory & Shop, Stella Mare, Efate island. Photo: Vanuatu Tourism Office

Events and festivals

Local events and festivals are an excellent way to explore and buy Vanuatu Made products, with stalls and demonstrations by local artisans and producers. The 2025 Vanuatu Made event took place on 23–26 September 2025.

Vanuatu Made Operators

Frequently Asked Questions

Look for Vanuatu Made goods: coffee from Tanna or Aore, local chocolate, coconut and tamanu oils, wild honey, spices, woven baskets, and wood carvings. Markets, specialty food shops, and duty-free in Port Vila are easy places to start. The Vanuatu Made mark helps you tell authentic local products from imports. Food gifts and small crafts pack more meaning than generic souvenirs.
Buying Vanuatu Made supports artisans, farmers, and small producers whose skills are passed down through families. Many items use island materials and traditional methods, so your purchase helps keep those practices alive. Local goods also tend to travel a shorter path from grower to shelf. You take home something that actually belongs to the place you visited.
Port Vila’s markets, food shops, and duty-free counters are the widest starting point, with more options in Luganville and at island markets such as Lenakel. You can also buy at producer cafés and workshops when they welcome visitors. Vanuatu Travel Information Centres can point you to current stockists. On outer islands, ask your hosts what is made nearby.
Money spent on Vanuatu Made goods goes to local growers, makers, and family businesses rather than imported brands. That income helps keep skilled work in communities and supports growers of coffee, cocoa, and coconut products. Craft sales also support women who weave, sew, and sell at markets. A jar of honey or a carving is a direct link to someone’s livelihood.