Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews market in Tonga

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews in Tonga increased from 62 702 metric tons in 2018 to 68 106 metric tons in 2023, reflecting steady growth over the period. After remaining flat in 2019, expansion resumed in 2020 and accelerated in 2022, with the market adding over 2 000 metric tons that year before a more modest rise in 2023.

In 2021, the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index basket to include green coconuts highlighted shifts in consumer expenditure patterns and improved tracking of coconut-related spending. By 2023, projected economic growth of 2.5% supported agricultural market activity, though traders continued to face internet connectivity challenges that affected international market access and distribution.

The following year, 2024, witnessed a sharp rise in coconut exports, with brown coconut shipments reaching 97.5 metric tons, pointing to stronger production or external demand. At the same time, high prices for agricultural crops due to climate-change-driven supply shortages influenced consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Production coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews in Tonga

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, Tonga produced 64 300 tonnes of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews, marking a slight year-over-year increase of 1.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 63 100 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews in Tonga was valued at 26 259 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate advance of 4.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 14.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 13.7%.

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

Exports coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews from Tonga

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Tonga exported 306.2 tonnes of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews, which is 30.0% less than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 58.4%, with an annualized rate of 25.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 45.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 8.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia and New Zealand were the main destinations for Tonga's exports in kind, jointly accounting for 99.4% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Tonga's exports of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews reached 125.1 thousand US dollars, down by 28.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 50%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 33.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from Tonga were largely oriented towards Australia and New Zealand, whose combined share reached 98.6% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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

Imports coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews to Tonga

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports varied significantly, from a high in 2017 to a low in 2020, with a 36-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews to Tonga registered 1.4 tonnes, amounting to a sharp reduction of 94.1% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 301.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (51.6% of imports in kind), Singapore (23.7% of imports in kind), and New Zealand (13.4% of imports in kind) were the principal suppliers of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews to Tonga, jointly accounting for 88.6% of total imports in kind.

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, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The highest value was registered in 2019, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 9.4 times. In 2020, Tonga's imports of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews came to 7.0 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a decrease of 89.3% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 65.6 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 274.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Singapore, New Zealand, and the United States—remained central to imports in value terms, together taking 85.1% of total flows.

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

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