Edible brassicas market in French Polynesia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in French Polynesia showed significant fluctuations. After rising to 1 192.6 tons in 2019, the market volume dropped to 998.3 tons in 2020. That year saw the implementation of public food supply contracts for Papeete's central kitchen and stricter regulation of commercial transactions with local producers, measures aimed at supporting the local sector. In 2021, the market surged by 22% to 1 221.7 tons, coinciding with the launch of a 2021-2030 strategic agricultural plan designed to strengthen local production of fresh goods.

The 12% decline to 1 074.4 tons in 2022 was partly linked to a decree regulating the import of certain agricultural products to protect domestic production, which reduced import volumes. Also in 2022, a law promoting local products in school meals with minimum quotas was adopted, encouraging consumption of local vegetables. The market saw a modest recovery to 1 108.7 tons in 2023, supported by the continuation of policies favoring local production and consumption.

Throughout the period, production increased from 435 tons in 2018 to 573.2 tons in 2023, reflecting the cumulative impact of policies targeting local supply, while imports remained a major source, causing overall market size to vary with trade flows and regulatory changes.

Production edible brassicas in French Polynesia

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Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

In French Polynesia, edible brassicas production reached 498 tonnes in 2020, marking a significant 12.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 435 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 568 tonnes. The sharpest decline of 23.2% took place in 2018, followed by the largest increase of 30.6% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports edible brassicas from French Polynesia

According to available market data, French Polynesia did not export any edible brassicas between 2017 and 2020.

Imports edible brassicas to French Polynesia

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In 2020, French Polynesia imported 500.3 tonnes of edible brassicas, representing a 19.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%. The largest increase of 2.5% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant supplier of edible brassicas to French Polynesia, accounting for 70.7% of total imports in volume. Other countries each held substantially smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of edible brassicas imported by French Polynesia totaled 1 186 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 20.1% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 23.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.6%. The largest increase of 10.5% occurred in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States clearly led in the value of edible brassicas imports to French Polynesia, capturing 76.7% of total import value. Other countries each accounted for significantly smaller portions.

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

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