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Bananas market in Tonga

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or dried bananas in Tonga experienced moderate growth over the period from 2018 to 2023, increasing from 819.2 tonnes to 877.1 tonnes. This represented a rise of approximately 7% across the six-year span, though the path was marked by annual fluctuations rather than steady expansion.

After an initial uptick to 828.0 tonnes in 2019, the market contracted slightly in 2020 and more noticeably in 2021, falling to 801.8 tonnes. A modest recovery followed in 2022, before a sharp increase of nearly 9% in 2023 brought the volume to its highest point in the period at 877.1 tonnes.

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 Tonga
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Tonga

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 Tonga declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 829.9 tonnes, representing a 1.3% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had dropped to 828.4 tonnes, remaining essentially flat compared to 2019 levels.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	1.3%	(0.2%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from Tonga

Exports in kind, kg

Banana export volumes from Tonga showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2018 with just 346 kg exported, marking a substantial 61.9% decline. The following year saw a dramatic recovery with a 459.8% increase. By 2020, exports had surged to 3 555 kg, representing an 83.5% year-over-year gain. Overall, export volumes varied by a factor of 10.3 between the 2018 low and 2020 high.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.9%)	459.8%	83.5%	57.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand was overwhelmingly the primary destination for Tonga's banana exports, accounting for 93.5% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Banana export revenues from Tonga increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching $1 224 USD. This represented a 68.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, export values grew by 326.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 62.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.0%	104.5%	68.3%	62.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, New Zealand remained the dominant trading partner for Tonga's banana exports in value terms, representing 93.3% of total export revenues.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bananas to Tonga

Imports in kind, kg

Banana import volumes into Tonga demonstrated considerable volatility. The lowest point occurred in 2019 with just 24 kg imported, representing a 93.4% decline. The following year saw a dramatic reversal, with imports surging to 380 kg in 2020 - a remarkable 1 469.0% increase compared to 2019. Overall, import volumes varied by a factor of 16 between the 2019 low and 2020 high.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(93.4%)	1 469.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand supplied 96.9% of all banana imports into Tonga, establishing overwhelming dominance in the import market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Banana import values into Tonga showed an unstable pattern throughout the period. The lowest point occurred in 2019 at $118 USD, representing a 92.3% decline. Values peaked in 2018, with a 12.9-fold difference between the 2018 high and 2019 low. By 2020, import values had recovered to $733 USD, marking a 521.2% increase compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(92.3%)	521.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, New Zealand dominated Tonga's banana import market in value terms, accounting for 74.4% of total import spending. Other markets played comparatively minor roles during this timeframe.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io