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Lemons and limes market in Polynesia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Polynesia" region includes following countries:

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the lemons and limes market in Polynesia displayed moderate stability, with annual volumes fluctuating between 2 809 t and 2 895 t. After a slight contraction to 2 844 t in 2020 and 2 809 t in 2021, the market rebounded to 2 895 t in 2022 before settling at 2 889 t in 2023. Domestic production, consistently around 2 800 t per year, supplied the bulk of the market, while imports remained a minor supplement.

By 2024, the market continued to be shaped by entrenched local demand rooted in Polynesian culinary and medicinal traditions. The Tahitian lime, prized for its pronounced acidity, remained a staple for dishes like poisson cru and homemade beverages, as well as for traditional herbal remedies. No major regulatory shifts, new market entrants, or significant changes in production infrastructure were reported during this period.

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 Polynesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Polynesia in kind, 2018-2023, t
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. 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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to American Samoa 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 American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa 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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to American Samoa 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 American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa 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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from American Samoa 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 American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa 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 American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from American Samoa 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 American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from American Samoa 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 American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa 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 lemons and limes in Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Polynesia's production of lemons and limes declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 2 825 tonnes, marking a 1.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 2.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 860 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	0.4%	(1.2%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Polynesia

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for lemons and limes from Polynesia showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 22-fold difference between these years. In 2020, export volumes dropped to just 20 kilograms, representing a dramatic 90.1% decline from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 202 kilograms, which also saw the largest percentage increase at 393.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	355.6%	393.8%	(90.1%)	30.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France and Slovenia were the primary markets for Polynesia's lemons and limes exports in volume terms, together accounting for 6.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Export values for lemons and limes from Polynesia experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value occurred in 2017, while the highest was recorded in 2019, with the peak value being 8.3 times greater than the trough. In 2020, export revenues reached 168 US dollars, representing a 34.5% decrease from the previous year. The maximum export value was 256 US dollars in 2019, while the largest percentage increase occurred in 2018 at 542.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	542.4%	29.3%	(34.5%)	75.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and Slovenia remained the key destinations for Polynesia's lemons and limes exports in value terms, together representing 67.5% of total export revenues.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Polynesia

Imports in kind, kg

Polynesia's imports of lemons and limes declined significantly in 2020, reaching 18 259 kilograms - a sharp 40.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 30.3%, with an average annual decline of 11.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 30 666 kilograms, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase at 59.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.6%)	59.4%	(40.5%)	(11.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand and the United States dominated Polynesia's lemons and limes imports in volume terms, together accounting for 94.9% of total imports, while the remaining volume was distributed among various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Polynesia's spending on lemons and limes imports totaled 52 956 US dollars, reflecting a 40.3% decline from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import values decreased by 29.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 11.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 88 768 US dollars, which also saw the largest percentage increase at 25.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.6%)	25.1%	(40.3%)	(11.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and the United States accounted for the majority of Polynesia's lemons and limes imports in value terms, while other markets represented a smaller portion of total import spending.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io