Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews market in Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, production of coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews in Samoa remained constant at 63 625 t annually. The domestic market volume experienced minor fluctuations, dipping to 62 636 t in 2020 when exports peaked at 993 t, before recovering to 62 925 t by 2023.

The establishment of the Samoa Koko Industry Association in 2018 provided structured support for cocoa growers, focusing on sustainable practices and market access. This initiative, along with ongoing training programs for youth and women farmers, helped maintain production stability throughout the period.

Subsequent years saw a strategic shift towards value-added products, such as premium chocolates, through key partnerships like Whittakers and the emergence of new exporters like Savai’i Koko in 2022. These developments aimed to enhance export potential and market resilience, contributing to the steady market volume observed.

Production coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews in Samoa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews, 2017-2020

World map of production of coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews, 2017-2020

In 2020, Samoa produced 63 625 tonnes of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews, with production remaining relatively stable over the past year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews in Samoa was valued at 49 315 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.0% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 48 331 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value was in 2018 at 54 588 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Samoa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews from Samoa

Exports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from Samoa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 992.6 tonnes, which is 23.6% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 757.5 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 18.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from Samoa were primarily oriented towards Australia and New Zealand, with their combined share reaching 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, exported volumes of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from Samoa increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 769.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 26.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 610.2 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 9.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two markets—Australia and New Zealand—dominated exports in value terms of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from Samoa, jointly accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews to Samoa

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The trough in imports occurred in 2020, while the peak was in 2018, with a 6.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Samoa's volume of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews imports totaled 3.8 tonnes, marking an abrupt decline of 58.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 25.6 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 64.6%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 202.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand (43.3% of imports in kind), Australia (36.0% of imports in kind), and Fiji (16.7% of imports in kind) made the biggest contribution to imports in kind, jointly accounting for 96.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Samoa imported a total of 11.1 thousand US dollars of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews, amounting to a dramatic increase of 63.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 6.8 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value was in 2018 at 12.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 44.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and Australia remained the principal directions for imports in value terms, jointly taking 88.0% of total flows, with other partners each accounting for significantly smaller shares.

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

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