Chicken meat and offal market in Polynesia

Earlier Report Observations

Polynesia's chicken meat market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, peaking at 50 781 tons in 2021. This increase was driven by a government circular that encouraged public procurement to proceed despite supply shortages, supporting import levels. The market then contracted after authorities introduced price controls on meat as an essential good, leading to lower volumes in 2022 and 2023.

Regulatory frameworks evolved, with a new public procurement code enacted in late 2019 changing how food products are purchased. Strict biosecurity rules for meat imports, requiring veterinary certificates, were maintained throughout the period, influencing import conditions.

Enforcement actions, such as a 2022 conviction of a retailer for tampering with meat expiration dates, highlighted increased food safety supervision. Domestic production remained steady at approximately 1 400 tons annually, making imports the primary source of chicken meat, subject to procurement and price policies.

Production chicken meat and offal in Polynesia

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Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Polynesia's chicken meat and offal production rebounded after two consecutive years of decline. In 2020, production reached 1 294 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Compared to 2019, output remained stable. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.1%, representing a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 289 tonnes, which also saw the steepest annual decline of 7.9%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Polynesia

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The export market displayed considerable volatility throughout the period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a dramatic 42-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Polynesia exported 220 tonnes of chicken meat and offal, marking a substantial 144.5% increase compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 573 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with an 84.3% drop, while the largest increase was observed in 2018 with a remarkable 4 073.0% surge.

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

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

The data reveals irregular fluctuations, pointing to a highly volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, creating a peak-to-trough ratio of 62 times. In 2020, Polynesia's chicken meat and offal exports were valued at 318 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 138.9% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 1 522 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline took place in 2019 with a 91.3% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 with an extraordinary 6 126.6% jump.

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

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Polynesia

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Following two years of growth, Polynesia's chicken meat and offal imports declined. In 2020, imports stood at 39 684 tonnes, reflecting a 12.3% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 3.7%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 45 230 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated as the primary and nearly exclusive source for Polynesia's chicken meat and offal imports, accounting for 91.6% of total import volumes.

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, Polynesia's chicken meat and offal imports were valued at 44 988 thousand US dollars, representing an 18.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values declined by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 55 050 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 7.2%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the United States maintained its leading position in import value terms, capturing 85.6% of total import flows, while all other markets combined accounted for the remaining share.

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

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