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Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews market in Vanuatu

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews in Vanuatu showed a modest increase followed by stability. Production rose from 360 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 364 thousand tonnes in 2019, representing a growth of approximately 1.1%. After this uptick, output remained constant at 364 thousand tonnes annually through 2023.

Throughout this period, the market was entirely supplied by domestic production, with no recorded imports or exports. This self-sufficiency meant that market size figures directly mirrored production volumes, resulting in a stable supply to local consumers.

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 Vanuatu
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Vanuatu in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Vanuatu 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, K 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, K 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 Vanuatu in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Vanuatu 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 coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews in Vanuatu

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Vanuatu ranked as the 20th largest global producer of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Vanuatu produced 364.0 K t of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews, showing little change from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 364.0 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.0% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Vanuatu in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	1.1%	-	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews from Vanuatu

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 37-fold difference between these years. In 2020, shipments of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from Vanuatu totaled 23.0 kg, marking a 97.3% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 840.8 kg, with the largest increase that year at 1 327.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	156.1%	1 327.3%	(97.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from Vanuatu were highly concentrated, with Bahrain accounting for 91.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, changing by a factor of 4.2. In 2020, Vanuatu exported 388 $ US worth of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews, representing a 76.3% reduction compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 634 $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 148.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	148.8%	69.3%	(76.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Caledonia was the primary destination for coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from Vanuatu, making up 85.1% of total exports in value terms, while other markets played a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews to Vanuatu

Imports in kind, kg

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import volumes bottomed out in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.7 times. In 2020, Vanuatu imported approximately 581.2 kg of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews, indicating a 139.7% year-over-year increase. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 242.5 kg, and the largest decline that year was 65.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.5%)	(65.5%)	139.7%	(13.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand accounted for 89.1% of total imports in kind, with the remaining flows spread across a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

After a two-year decline, import volumes of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews into Vanuatu increased. In 2020, the import volume amounted to 2 293 $ US, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 76.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -38.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 288 $ US, and the largest decline that year was 55.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.6%)	(55.5%)	0.2%	(38.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews imported into Vanuatu were supplied almost exclusively by New Zealand, which absorbed 91.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io