Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Papua New Guinea declined from 1 381 t to 1 201 t, with significant fluctuations. The initial high production level in 2018 was supported by enhanced market access for local food crops and initiatives like the Market for Village Farmers (MVF) project, funded by IFAD and the government, which stimulated rural horticulture. However, the market contracted sharply in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic disruptions that affected supply chains and reduced economic activity.

Recovery in 2021 was driven by investments in urban and rural market infrastructure and the development of traceability systems for high-quality agricultural exports, alongside public-private partnerships that improved market access. In the following years, global factors such as international price fluctuations and supply chain issues continued to impact the local market, even as domestic demand for higher-quality and more varied food products grew with the expanding middle class. National policies, including the Food Security Policy 2018-2027, provided a framework for supporting production and nutrition through public-private partnerships.

Throughout the period, ongoing programs like MVF and the introduction of innovative agricultural tools aimed to increase production efficiency and reduce post-harvest losses. Government recognition of companies boosting community resilience and specific policies promoting indigenous nuts and fruits also influenced the market, though overall volumes remained on a downward trend.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Papua New Guinea

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Papua New Guinea consistently ranked 20th globally in the production volume of flour or powder made from fruits and nuts.

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

Production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in Papua New Guinea declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 863 tonnes, marking a significant drop of 30.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 65.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 30.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 568 tonnes. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2019, with a 51.9% drop, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, at 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Papua New Guinea

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Papua New Guinea exported 1 229 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, representing a 29.3% decrease from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand was overwhelmingly the primary destination for Papua New Guinea's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, accounting for 100.0% of the total volume.

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

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2018, the value of Papua New Guinea's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts reached 301.7 thousand US dollars, down by 29.3% compared to the year before.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Papua New Guinea's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts were heavily concentrated on New Zealand, which made up 100.0% of the total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Papua New Guinea

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, Papua New Guinea imported 63 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, a decrease of 29.7% from 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 90 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that same year, at 114.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017–2020, Sri Lanka and Malaysia were the main suppliers of flour or powder from fruits and nuts to Papua New Guinea, together representing 95.1% of total imports in volume, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Papua New Guinea's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 498.5 thousand US dollars, a sharp rise of 35.0% from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 219.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 47.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka and Malaysia dominated as the key sources for Papua New Guinea's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in value terms, jointly accounting for 91.4% of total imports, while other countries held smaller shares.

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

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020