Dried shelled legumes market in Melanesia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market for dried shelled legumes in Melanesia showed substantial volatility, peaking at 35 243 metric tons in 2019 before declining to 27 077 metric tons in 2023. The overall market size fluctuated by over 8 000 metric tons across the period, with significant swings occurring within short timeframes.

Changes in import volumes were the primary driver of market size movements, as domestic production remained relatively stable between 24 000 and 27 000 metric tons annually. Import levels varied dramatically, from 9 497 metric tons in 2019 to just 2 897 metric tons in 2023, directly shaping the market's expansion and contraction.

The market's trajectory included a sharp rebound in 2022, reaching 34 424 metric tons, which was followed by the most pronounced single-year drop in 2023. This pattern highlights the market's sensitivity to external supply factors over the six-year span.

Production dried shelled legumes in Melanesia

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Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Melanesia's production of dried shelled legumes grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 26 811 tons, marking a 3.9% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 24 837 tons. That same year saw the smallest decline of 0.4%, while 2019 experienced the largest increase of 3.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of dried shelled legumes production in Melanesia fell in 2020. Output was valued at 74 131 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.9% decrease compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 28.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 76 327 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 26.2%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Melanesia

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In 2020, Melanesia exported 42 tons of dried shelled legumes, a sharp decline of 19.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 35.7%, with an average annual decline of 13.7%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 22.2%, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 2.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand, Australia, and Kiribati were the main destinations for Melanesia's dried shelled legumes exports by volume. New Zealand accounted for 40.7% of exports, Australia for 16.7%, and Kiribati for 12.7%. Together, these three countries represented 70.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Melanesia's dried shelled legumes exports reached 117 thousand US dollars, a substantial decrease of 24.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 23.2%, with an average annual decline of 8.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 155 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 24.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada were the principal destinations for Melanesia's dried shelled legumes exports by value. New Zealand accounted for 49.3% of export value, Australia for 19.0%, and Canada for 10.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 78.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled legumes to Melanesia

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Import volumes showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2019 at 9 497 tons, representing a 2.1-fold increase from the 2017 low. In 2020, imports totaled 6 708 tons, a decrease of 29.4% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 109.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore were the main suppliers of dried shelled legumes to Melanesia by volume. Australia accounted for 49.6% of imports, New Zealand for 17.0%, and Singapore for 7.5%. Together, these three countries supplied 74.1% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Melanesia imported dried shelled legumes worth 4 693 thousand US dollars, a significant decrease of 22.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 12.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 571 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 6 069 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 32.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, New Zealand, and France were the leading suppliers of dried shelled legumes to Melanesia by value. Australia accounted for 45.5% of import value, New Zealand for 14.8%, and France for 7.9%. Their combined share reached 68.2% of total imports.

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

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