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Beef and buffalo meat market in French Polynesia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The beef and buffalo meat market in French Polynesia between 2018 and 2024 remained heavily import-dependent, with domestic production stable at 170–205 tons annually, accounting for a small fraction of total supply. A long-standing 1983 decree imposing levies on beef imports and ongoing strict veterinary certification requirements for imported fresh meat shaped the regulatory environment, focusing on biosecurity without altering the fundamental reliance on foreign supply.

Market volume showed significant swings, peaking at 6 949 tons in 2022 as a surge in global beef production from key exporters like Brazil and Australia increased the availability of imports. This growth was followed by a sharp contraction to 4 445 tons in 2023, a period marked by the signing of a local meat promotion charter supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, aiming to boost the commercial distribution and safety standards of Polynesian-raised meat.

In 2024, the government validated an agricultural development program including pasture improvement projects to enhance herd genetics and support local slaughterhouses, reflecting continued efforts to strengthen food sovereignty. Throughout the period, the global beef market remained relaxed with ample supply, indirectly influencing import dynamics in French Polynesia.

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 French Polynesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 beef and buffalo meat in French Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, French Polynesia produced 188.0 tonnes of beef and buffalo meat, marking a gradual year-over-year increase of 3.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 20.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, reaching 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.9%	(3.2%)	3.9%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from French Polynesia

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand dominated French Polynesia's exports of beef and buffalo meat in kind, consistently representing 99.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, New Zealand was the primary partner for exports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef and buffalo meat to French Polynesia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, beef and buffalo meat imports into French Polynesia totaled 5 759 tonnes, showing a 6.1% increase over the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 428 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 6 234 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 12.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	(12.9%)	6.1%	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand (50.3% of imports in kind), Uruguay (20.2%), and the United Kingdom (13.0%) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in kind, together accounting for 83.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of beef and buffalo meat to French Polynesia reached 39 660 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.5% increase compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 38 313 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 45 652 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 16.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 17.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.5%	(16.1%)	3.5%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and Uruguay continued to lead the list of markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 81.4% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io