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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Polynesia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Polynesia" region includes following countries:

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for capsicum and pimenta fruits in Polynesia fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023, starting at 383 t in 2018 and peaking at 396 t in 2019. A sharp drop to 297 t occurred in 2020, driven largely by a decline in imports, before a recovery to 348 t in 2021. Domestic production remained stable throughout this period, averaging around 176 t annually.

By 2023, market volume had gradually decreased to 325 t. During that year, a dynamic entrepreneurial environment emerged with the creation of nearly 3 900 new businesses across various sectors, which may have indirectly influenced the broader economic landscape for agricultural products like capsicum.

For 2024, new regulatory measures were implemented, including mandatory quality and labeling standards specifically for sweet peppers, standardizing market requirements. Changes to the lists of essential and mass-consumption goods also took effect, potentially affecting the pricing and commercialization of capsicum and pimenta fruits.

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 Polynesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Polynesia 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. 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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to American Samoa 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to American Samoa 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from American Samoa 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from American Samoa 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa 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 capsicum and pimenta fruits in Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Polynesia's capsicum and pimenta fruits production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 179.0 t of these fruits, marking a 1.9% rise from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 172.0 t, which saw the largest decline of 5.3%. The following year, in 2019, production rebounded with the largest increase of 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	2.2%	1.9%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Polynesia

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Polynesia's capsicum and pimenta fruits export volume was 0.2 t, holding steady from 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports fell by 69.1%, translating to an annualized decline of 32.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from 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 and Canada were the primary buyers of capsicum and pimenta fruits from Polynesia, together accounting for 83.2% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, capsicum and pimenta fruits exports from Polynesia amounted to 0.3 K $ US, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports grew by 5.4%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from 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

During 2017–2020, New Zealand and Canada remained the top destinations for Polynesia's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports in value terms, with a combined share of 48.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Polynesia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, capsicum and pimenta fruits imports into Polynesia declined. In 2020, imports stood at 117.6 t, a sharp drop of 46.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 26.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 220.5 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 31.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.7%	4.4%	(46.7%)	(9.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and the United States continued to dominate as the main sources for capsicum and pimenta fruits imports in kind, together making up 90.1% of total flows, with other partners playing a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year upward trend, imported capsicum and pimenta fruits volumes in Polynesia fell. In 2020, imports reached 519.7 K $ US, representing a 35.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports declined by 6.5%, with a CAGR of -2.2%. The peak value was in 2019 at 800.9 K $ US, and the largest rise was in 2018 at 40.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.5%	2.6%	(35.1%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, New Zealand and the United States consistently represented 89.4% of total imports in value terms, highlighting a highly concentrated market alongside numerous smaller suppliers.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io