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Coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions market in Tonga

$Coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions market in Tonga$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions in Tonga experienced a major contraction in 2019, with volume falling from 6 696 tons to 4 551 tons. This level then held steady for several years, remaining around 4 500 tons through 2022 with only minimal annual variations.

A strong recovery occurred in 2023, lifting the market volume to 6 335 tons. The market's movement closely followed domestic production trends throughout the period, as import and export volumes were negligible.

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 Tonga
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions in Tonga

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Tonga produced 4 500 tonnes of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 500 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 6 647 tonnes. The sharpest decrease of 32.3% took place in 2019, whereas 2018 saw the largest increase of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(32.3%)	-	(10.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions from Tonga

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 42-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Tonga's cross-border shipments of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions totaled 127 kg, marking a substantial year-over-year increase of 1,388.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 kg, with the largest decline of 50.0% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tonga in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.0%)	183.3%	1 388.2%	176.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tonga's exports in kind were heavily concentrated on New Zealand, which accounted for 91.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Export values hit their lowest in 2018 and peaked in 2020, varying by 221 times. In 2020, Tonga exported 984 US dollars worth of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions, representing a 507.9% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 US dollars, with the largest decline of 83.6% also in 2018. The most significant increase of 3,538.7% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.6%)	3 538.7%	507.9%	231.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the geographical distribution of export values was dominated by New Zealand, which held 87.9% of total flows, while other partners accounted for relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions to Tonga

Imports in kind, kg

Noticeable fluctuations marked market performance during this period. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 14.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Tonga imported 3 415 kg of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions, reflecting an abrupt 93.3% decline from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 51 054 kg, with the largest increase of 304.0% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	304.0%	4.8%	(93.3%)	(34.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (39.9% of imports in kind), New Zealand (25.2%), and Malaysia (23.3%) remained the primary suppliers of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions to Tonga, collectively forming 88.4% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2018, differing by an 8.9 multiple. In 2020, Tonga imported 6 323 US dollars worth of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions, showing an 86.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 56 343 US dollars, with the largest increase of 154.3% also in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	154.3%	(19.4%)	(86.1%)	(34.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, three main markets—New Zealand, Indonesia, and Malaysia—together accounted for 81.6% of Tonga's total import value for coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io