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Copra market in Kiribati

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The copra market in Kiribati saw considerable shifts in volume from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 12 851 t in 2018, the market dropped sharply to 6 542 t in 2019. A recovery followed in 2020, bringing the volume to 8 448 t.

Market volume then eased to 7 875 t in 2021 and further to 6 875 t in 2022, before rising again to 8 052 t in 2023. Throughout this period, production levels remained in a range between 8 603 t and 8 974 t from 2019 onward.

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 Kiribati
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kiribati in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kiribati 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kiribati in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kiribati in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kiribati, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kiribati in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kiribati in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kiribati, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kiribati in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kiribati in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kiribati, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kiribati in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kiribati in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kiribati, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kiribati by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 copra in Kiribati

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Kiribati ranked as the 24th largest producer of copra during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of copra, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of copra, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Kiribati produced 8 603 tonnes of copra, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. Production decreased by 33.1% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized decline of 12.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 8 603 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 33.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	(33.1%)	-	(12.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports copra from Kiribati

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Export volumes reached their peak in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2017, representing a 270 462 626-fold difference. In 2020, Kiribati's cross-border shipments of copra amounted to 155 tonnes, marking a 92.5% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 061 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 17 289 226.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17 289 226.4%	156 333.3%	(92.5%)	27 176.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Fiji dominated Kiribati's export structure in kind, accounting for 93.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Copra exports from Kiribati declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 243 thousand US dollars, down by 53.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 95%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -63.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(85.7%)	(23.6%)	(53.9%)	(63.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Kiribati's copra exports in value terms were primarily directed towards Malaysia and Fiji, with their combined share reaching 81.3% of total flows, while other destinations played a secondary role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports copra to Kiribati

Imports in kind, t

In 2018, Kiribati's copra imports reached 0.2 tonnes, representing an 84.4% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.4%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner base for Kiribati's imports in kind was extremely narrow, with Thailand alone responsible for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Kiribati imported 3 thousand US dollars worth of copra in 2018, which is 70.8% higher than the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.8%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Thailand was the key and almost sole market for Kiribati's copra imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io