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Maize market in Vanuatu

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Vanuatu's maize market volume began a steady climb from 937 t in 2018, supported by government-backed agricultural initiatives. The Santo agricultural show in 2018 promoted sustainable production, while the PHAMA PLUS program improved market access for key crops, fostering a favorable environment for farming. Strong economic growth into 2019, driven by sectors like kava and construction, provided additional momentum. Although the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains and trade, the market's underlying resilience allowed it to continue expanding, reaching 965 t that year.

Post-pandemic efforts in 2021 focused on stabilizing food supply, which helped sustain modest growth. A significant boost occurred in 2022, with the market volume exceeding 1,013 t. This jump was supported by the Vanuatu National Agriculture Census and the new Statistics Act, which enhanced data collection and planning for the agricultural sector. The market's upward trajectory continued into 2023, with volume reaching 1,025 t.

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 Vanuatu
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Vanuatu in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Vanuatu 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. 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 Vanuatu in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Vanuatu 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vanuatu in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Vanuatu by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vanuatu, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vanuatu by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Vanuatu in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Vanuatu 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vanuatu in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Vanuatu by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vanuatu, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Vanuatu by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production maize in Vanuatu

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Maize production in Vanuatu has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 945.6 tonnes of maize, marking a slight rise of 1.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	1.7%	1.4%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from Vanuatu

According to market reports, there were no exports of maize from Vanuatu between 2017 and 2020.

Imports maize to Vanuatu

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of maize to Vanuatu totalled 19 337 kg, representing a 49.7% increase compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 959 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 35.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 112.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	112.2%	(35.3%)	49.7%	27.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia clearly dominated maize imports to Vanuatu in volume terms, accounting for 87.2% of total flows. Other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.8-fold change between these years. In 2020, Vanuatu imported a total of 52 609 US dollars worth of maize, indicating an 80.2% increase relative to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 29.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 119.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	119.3%	(29.8%)	80.2%	40.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Indonesia was the primary source for maize imports to Vanuatu in value terms, accounting for 80.7% of total flows. Other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io