Beans market in French Polynesia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for fresh or chilled beans in French Polynesia expanded, with production rising from 29 000 kg to 36 000 kg and market volume growing from 30 296 kg to 36 879 kg. This period was characterized by a small local market with limited production capacity. The sector's development was later supported by the adoption of the "Agriculture" Master Plan 2021-2030, a public policy aimed at reviving and strengthening the local agricultural sector, which may have contributed to the market's resilience.

A turning point occurred from 2022, when market volume and production began a significant contraction, with production falling to 25 040 kg by 2023. This decline coincided with the implementation of stricter market regulations. Country Law No. 2022-44, enacted in December 2022, defined essential goods (PPN) with potential implications for fresh vegetables, introducing measures affecting price regulation and commercialization. Subsequently, stricter phytosanitary controls and certificate requirements for importing fresh vegetables, including beans, were reinforced to protect the local ecosystem, contributing to a halt in bean imports by 2023.

The regulatory environment continued to evolve with Order No. 489 CM in March 2023, further modifying rules for essential and consumer goods, potentially affecting market access and pricing for fresh beans. These policy measures, aimed at consumer protection and market transparency, introduced new operating conditions for the local bean market during its contraction phase.

Production beans in French Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

French Polynesia's bean production has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 36.0 tonnes of beans, marking a modest 9.1% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual increase of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 29.0 tonnes, when output fell by 11.1%—the largest decline in the period. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase, with production jumping by 13.8%.

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

Exports beans from French Polynesia

Market data shows that French Polynesia did not export any beans between 2017 and 2020.

Imports beans to French Polynesia

Imports in kind, kg

Bean imports into French Polynesia have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 595 kilograms, down 35.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports dropped by 43.5%, averaging an annual decrease of 17.3%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 1 296 kilograms, which also saw the largest increase of 23.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and France were the main sources for bean imports, together accounting for 84.3% of total imports, with the rest coming from other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

French Polynesia's bean imports in value terms have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 7 101 US dollars, a 20.1% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 29.6%, with an average annual drop of 11.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 10 134 US dollars, which also experienced a slight increase of 0.5%.

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

During 2017–2020, the import structure in value terms was dominated by the United States, which accounted for 72.5% of total imports, while numerous smaller partners made up the remainder.

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

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