Earlier Report Observations
Between 2018 and 2023, the coconut oil market in Tonga underwent significant volume fluctuations. The market size dropped from 6 669 tons in 2018 to 4 505 tons in 2019, a reduction of over 30%. It then remained relatively stable around 4 511 tons for the next three years before jumping to 6 334 tons in 2023, nearly returning to the initial level.
Domestic production mirrored this pattern, falling from 6 647 tons in 2018 to 4 500 tons in 2019 and holding steady through 2022, then climbing to 6 330 tons in 2023. Imports played a minor role, never exceeding 22 tons annually, and exports were negligible throughout the period.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Tonga
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Tonga
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production coconut oil and fractions in Tonga
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Between 2017 and 2020, Tonga ranked 26th globally in the production of coconut oil and fractions.
Top producers of coconut oil and fractions, 2017-2020
World map of production of coconut oil and fractions, 2017-2020
In 2020, Tonga produced 4,500 tonnes of coconut oil and fractions, showing minimal change from the previous year. Production decreased by 29.3% over the period from 2017 to 2020, which translates to an annualized decline of 10.9%. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 4,500 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 6,647 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 32.3%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, at 4.4%.
Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 4.4% | (32.3%) | - | (10.9%) |
Exports coconut oil and fractions from Tonga
Exports in kind, kg
The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 3 kg and peaked in 2020 at 127 kg, representing a 42-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Tonga's exports of coconut oil and fractions amounted to 127 kg, marking a sharp increase of 1,388.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a drop of 50.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (50.0%) | 183.3% | 1 388.2% | 176.3% |
From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand was the dominant destination for Tonga's exports of coconut oil and fractions in kind, consistently accounting for 91.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, $ US
The market exhibited volatility during this period. Export values hit their lowest in 2018 at 4 US dollars and their highest in 2020 at 984 US dollars, reflecting a 221-fold difference. In 2020, Tonga exported 984 US dollars worth of coconut oil and fractions, showing a dramatic increase of 507.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 83.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 3,538.7%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (83.6%) | 3 538.7% | 507.9% | 231.3% |
Over the 2017–2020 period, New Zealand remained the leading partner for Tonga's exports of coconut oil and fractions in value terms, with a share of 87.9% of total flows, while other markets contributed smaller portions.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Tonga in value, 2017-2020
Imports coconut oil and fractions to Tonga
Imports in kind, kg
The market displayed an unstable trend during these years. Import volumes varied significantly, with the highest recorded in 2018 at 21,826 kg and the lowest in 2020 at 3,380 kg, representing a 6.5-fold difference. In 2020, Tonga imported 3,380 kg of coconut oil and fractions, reflecting a reduction of 28.9% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 78.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 81.2%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 81.2% | (78.2%) | (28.9%) | (34.5%) |
Throughout 2017–2020, New Zealand and China together accounted for 83.1% of Tonga's total imports of coconut oil and fractions in kind, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, $ US
The market showed an unstable pattern over this timeframe. Import values were highest in 2018 at 33,307 US dollars and lowest in 2020, with a 5.6-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Tonga imported coconut oil and fractions worth 36.1% less than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 71.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 50.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 50.4% | (71.8%) | (36.1%) | (35.3%) |
From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand (65.7% of imports in value terms), China (13.7%), and the United States (12.6%) together accounted for 92.0% of Tonga's total imports of coconut oil and fractions in value terms, serving as the main destinations.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2017-2020
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