Carrots and turnips market in French Polynesia

Earlier Report Observations

The carrot and turnip market in French Polynesia began at 1 509 t in 2018. In 2019, volume edged up to 1 521 t, supported by the inclusion of fresh vegetables in the list of essential products (PPN), a policy that regulated producer margins and lowered retail prices, encouraging consumption. A moderate contraction followed in 2020, bringing the market to 1 478 t, while the industry focused on improving local distribution through a centralized list of sales points and delivery services.

Market volume surged to 1 755 t in 2021, primarily fueled by a sharp rise in imports. During this period, local sector efforts were geared toward optimizing harvest timing to reduce post-harvest stress and enhancing processing capabilities through technical support, aiming to bolster product quality and shelf life. These quality‑focused initiatives continued into 2022 and 2023, yet the market shrank to 1 548 t and then 1 288 t, reflecting broader adjustments in supply and demand.

Production carrots and turnips in French Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Carrot and turnip production in French Polynesia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, production stood at 588.0 tons, but by 2020 it had dropped to 518.0 tons, marking an 11.9% decrease. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 606.0 tons, representing a 12.5% increase from the previous year.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from French Polynesia

Industry analysis shows that French Polynesia did not export any carrots or turnips between 2017 and 2020.

Imports carrots and turnips to French Polynesia

Imports in kind, t

Carrot and turnip imports into French Polynesia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports totaled 933 tons, rising to 960 tons in 2020, a 2.9% year-over-year growth. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports actually decreased by 13.9%, averaging a 4.9% annual decline. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 903 tons, which saw a sharp 19.0% drop. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 3.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand was the primary source for carrot and turnip imports into French Polynesia, accounting for 80.2% of the total volume. The remaining imports were distributed among various smaller 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, K $ US

Carrot and turnip imports into French Polynesia have risen in value for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports were valued at approximately 865 thousand US dollars, increasing to 910 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 5.2% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, import value declined by 28.8%, with an average annual decrease of 10.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 848 thousand US dollars, which represented a significant 33.7% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand continued to be the leading source for carrot and turnip imports in value terms, holding a 70.2% share of total imports. The rest of the imports were spread across a diverse range of other markets.

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

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