In 2008, Kiribati exported about A $ 8.70 million in goods, all natural materials like coconut oil and seafood, while imports were A $ 140 million, with the main items being staple foods, household goods, building materials, electronics, and motor vehicles.
目前已開始在 3 個據點（包括機場跑道尾端明顯的崩塌處）興築防波堤，也考慮種植紅樹林防洪。