Citrus fruit market in New Caledonia

Earlier Report Observations

The citrus fruit market in New Caledonia expanded initially from 2018 to 2019, driven by market protection measures enacted by the local Congress. These regulations, which included import quotas and formal oversight, aimed to bolster domestic production and contributed to rising output and overall market volume. An economic and social crisis in 2020 prompted a review of these protections, but production levels remained largely stable.

Subsequently, production volumes contracted from 2021, likely impacted by adverse climatic conditions that affected yields. In response, authorities rolled out specific aid schemes to compensate growers for weather-related losses, supporting a recovery in production by 2023. Concurrently, the evaluation of seven new citrus species by the New Caledonian Agronomic Institute sought to diversify local varieties and enhance climate resilience, marking a strategic shift toward long-term sustainability.

Production citrus fruit in New Caledonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Citrus fruit production in New Caledonia declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, production reached 4 778 tonnes, marking a slight year-on-year decrease of 0.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 19.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 812 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 13.2% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports citrus fruit from New Caledonia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for citrus fruit from New Caledonia showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 16.4 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 37.0 tonnes, representing a 2.3-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, exports fell sharply to 21.7 tonnes, a 41.5% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 44.0%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 126.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand served as the primary export destination for citrus fruit from New Caledonia, consistently accounting for 99.2% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of citrus fruit exports from New Caledonia experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 98 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2019 at 343 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.5-fold difference. In 2020, export value dropped sharply to 174 thousand US dollars, a 49.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 58.6%, and the most significant increase was in 2019 at 249.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with New Zealand alone accounting for 99.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to New Caledonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, citrus fruit imports to New Caledonia totaled 601.9 tonnes, representing a 19.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 16.8%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 5.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 586.6 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 744.2 tonnes. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 26.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia was the dominant source for citrus fruit imports to New Caledonia in volume terms, accounting for 71.1% of total imports, with the remaining share distributed among several smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, New Caledonia imported citrus fruit worth 1 026 thousand US dollars, which is 7.3% less than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9%, with an average annual decline of 3.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 797 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 29.3%, while the most significant increase was in 2019 at 38.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Australia and New Zealand together accounted for 96.4% of total citrus fruit imports to New Caledonia in value terms, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller individual amounts.

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

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