Cabbages market in Polynesia

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market volume in Polynesia grew from 879 t in 2018 to 1 183 t in 2020. During this period, a notable characteristic was the significant share of agricultural production intended for self-consumption, which accounted for 14% in 2018 and influenced the structure of the commercial market.

Following a contraction to 890 t in 2021, the market recovered to 1 003 t in 2022 and then expanded sharply to 1 309 t in 2023. This strong growth in 2023 was driven by an improving labor market, which increased household disposable income and boosted demand, alongside stable prices for raw materials and maritime freight that helped keep supply costs steady.

Production cabbages in Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

In 2019, Polynesia produced 568 tons of cabbages, which was the highest level recorded during the period. However, production fell to 498 tons in 2020, marking a 12.3% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader 2017-2020 timeframe, overall production declined by 12%, with an average annual decrease of 4.2%. The lowest production level was observed in 2018 at 435 tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 23.2% reduction, while the largest increase was seen in 2019 with a 30.6% rise.

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

Exports cabbages from Polynesia

Exports in kind, t

Cabbage exports from Polynesia have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports totaled 1.7 tons, representing a sharp 76.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 93.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 60.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand, the United States, and Australia consistently held the top positions in Polynesia's cabbage export structure by volume. New Zealand accounted for 39.3% of exports, the United States for 28.9%, and Australia for 15.1%. Together, these three markets represented 83.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cabbage exports from Polynesia in value terms have also declined for three years in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.5 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 87.5% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 97%, with an average annual decline of 68.8%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, New Zealand, the United States, and Australia were the main markets for Polynesia's cabbage exports by value. New Zealand accounted for 31.5% of export value, the United States for 29.0%, and Australia for 6.6%. Combined, these three destinations made up 67.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports cabbages to Polynesia

Imports in kind, t

Cabbage imports into Polynesia have increased for two consecutive years. In 2020, import volume reached 687.0 tons, up 38.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 46.9%, with an average annual increase of 13.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 458.9 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 1.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, New Zealand and the United States were the core sources for Polynesia's cabbage imports by volume, jointly accounting for 95.7% of total import flows. Other destinations had relatively modest shares during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of cabbages into Polynesia amounted to 802.7 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight decline of 1.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 9.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 773.0 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 13.2%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two markets—New Zealand and the United States—played leading roles in Polynesia's cabbage imports by value, together accounting for 94.9% of total import flows. The remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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

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