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Bananas market in New Caledonia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Banana production in New Caledonia rose from 1 967 t in 2018 to 2 364 t in 2020. This expansion was driven by the widespread adoption of the PIF propagation technique, which enabled rapid multiplication of healthy banana plants and supported larger-scale cultivation. Concurrently, high consumer demand for quality fruit encouraged protective practices like bunch sleeving and careful irrigation management.

Output declined to 2 049 t in 2021 and 1 879 t in 2022, largely due to the impact of the banana weevil and cercosporiosis fungal disease, which affected plant health and reduced yields. The association Arbofruits provided technical monitoring to assist growers during this period. Production saw a modest recovery to 1 936 t in 2023 as cultivation efforts continued, although domestic supply remained below local demand estimated at up to 2 500 t annually.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in New Caledonia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production bananas in New Caledonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Banana production in New Caledonia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2,364 tonnes of bananas, marking a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 47.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.1%	9.8%	9.4%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from New Caledonia

According to industry studies, New Caledonia did not export any bananas between 2017 and 2020.

Imports bananas to New Caledonia

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, banana shipments to New Caledonia from abroad totaled 116.8 kilograms, representing a sharp decline of 49.5% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Caledonia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(49.5%)	39.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and New Zealand dominated banana imports by volume, together accounting for 89.5% of total flows, while other countries made smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to New Caledonia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend over this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference. In 2020, the value of banana imports into New Caledonia amounted to 891 US dollars, reflecting a significant decrease of 21.5% year-over-year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Caledonia in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(21.5%)	17.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France and New Zealand clearly dominated banana imports by value into New Caledonia, jointly accounting for 89.5% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to New Caledonia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io