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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Melanesia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Melanesia" region includes following countries:

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

The market for beef, sheep, and goat fat in Melanesia underwent significant shifts between 2018 and 2023. After initial stability around 800 t, consumption expanded rapidly to over 1 180 t by 2021, but then contracted sharply over the next two years to around 664 t.

This volatility was closely tied to import flows. Imports surged from 273 t in 2018 to 618 t in 2021, supplying most of the market growth. However, from 2022 onward, import volumes collapsed, falling to just 67 t in 2023 and pulling the total market size down with them.

Domestic production showed more resilience, gradually recovering from a low of 463 t in 2020 to 604 t by 2023. As imports dwindled, local production became the dominant source of supply, highlighting a shift in market structure over the period.

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 Melanesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, sheep or goat fat in Melanesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Melanesia's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 463.3 t, marking a moderate decrease of 7.2% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.1%)	(5.2%)	(7.2%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Melanesia

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Melanesia 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, Kiribati and Samoa were the primary destinations for Melanesia's exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in kind, together making up 100.0% of the total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Melanesia 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

During 2017–2020, Melanesia's exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in value terms were heavily concentrated on Kiribati and Samoa, with their combined share reaching 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 Melanesia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Melanesia

Imports in kind, t

Melanesia's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 515.2 t, which is 76.7% higher than in the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 114.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.7%	6.7%	76.7%	29.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand was the main partner for Melanesia's imports in kind, accounting for 93.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 172.5 K $ US, then surged to a high in 2020 at 424.6 K $ US, representing a 2.5-fold increase. In 2020, the value was 146.2% higher than in the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(19.6%)	146.2%	27.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, the geographical distribution of imports in value terms highlighted a strong reliance on New Zealand, which accounted for 93.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io