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Bananas market in Polynesia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Polynesia" region includes following countries:

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, banana production and market volume in Polynesia gradually increased, peaking at 24 668 tons in 2020. This growth was supported by agronomic recommendations to plant in February-March to avoid the dry season and improve fruit quality, along with enhanced pest control measures following technical guidance on the banana weevil.

The market contracted to 23 305 tons in 2021, likely influenced by the high-risk threat of Fusarium wilt, a severe disease highlighted in 2019 that can cause significant crop losses. By 2022, market volume stabilized at 22 928 tons, while the emergence of dried banana cereal bars indicated diversification in processed products.

In 2023, production recovered to 23 687 tons and market volume rose to 23 746 tons, reflecting the sector's adaptation to phytosanitary challenges and product innovation.

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 Polynesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Polynesia in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to American Samoa 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to American Samoa 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production bananas in Polynesia

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 Polynesia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Polynesia produced 24,669 tonnes of bananas, representing a slight year-over-year increase of 0.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 2.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from Polynesia

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels showed significant fluctuations, with a 14.4-fold difference between the low point in 2020 and the high point in 2019. In 2020, banana deliveries from Polynesia totaled 3,766 kilograms, marking a 93.1% decline compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 54,387 kilograms, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 67.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	67.8%	(93.1%)	(51.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and Australia remained the primary destinations in the geographical structure of exports in kind, together accounting for 72.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. A 15-fold variation was observed between the minimum in 2020 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Polynesia exported 2,252 US dollars worth of bananas, indicating a 93.4% drop relative to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 34,360 US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 98.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Polynesia in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	98.7%	25.2%	(93.4%)	(45.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand and Australia accounted for the bulk of exports in value terms, jointly representing 90.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Polynesia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bananas to Polynesia

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the volume of banana imports to Polynesia totaled 3,046 kilograms, showing a 47.9% increase over the past year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3,604 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 42.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 192.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	192.6%	(42.8%)	47.9%	35.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines (59.2% of imports in kind), New Zealand (16.0% of imports in kind), and Fiji (10.1% of imports in kind) continued to lead as the main suppliers of bananas to Polynesia, together accounting for 85.3% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Volatility characterized market behavior during these years. Import levels fluctuated 3.1-fold between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, the volume of banana imports to Polynesia amounted to 18,353 US dollars, marking a sharp gain of 35.1% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 23,885 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 43.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 213.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	213.2%	(43.1%)	35.1%	34.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Philippines (59.3% of imports in value terms), South Africa (12.8% of imports in value terms), and Fiji (11.4% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms, together representing 83.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io