Last week, a container ship carrying meat produce was turned away after failing health inspections although it has not been disclosed what the issue was, reports the Samoa Observer.
Siveni Chan Mow, manager of one of Samoa's oldest grocer, Chan Mow Wholesalers, said they were looking at over $US1 million in losses due to coronavirus restrictions.
He said there had been delays with poultry, meat, sugar and rice as well as other "made-in-China staples".
A vessel carrying produce has also been delayed due to mechanical failure.
