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Milk and cream market in French Polynesia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for milk and cream in French Polynesia expanded from 7 545 т to 8 573 т, driven primarily by rising imports. The local market during this period was influenced by the dominant position of La Laiterie Sachet, the main dairy producer, and featured high industrial concentration with limited entry of new major players.

After reaching a peak in 2020, the market stabilized in 2021 at 8 511 т before declining to 7 801 т in 2022, reflecting a shift in import trends without significant regulatory changes.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2023, with the market volume dropping to 4 662 т. This decline was influenced by regulatory amendments to the competition code for essential goods and the continuation of maximum retail price controls for dairy products, which affected import dynamics. Import volumes fell further in early 2024, consistent with ongoing price regulation and competition policy efforts.

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 French Polynesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 milk and cream in French Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of milk and cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk and cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, French Polynesia produced 800 tons of milk and cream, representing a 3.9% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually declined by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 770 tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 840 tons. The most significant drop in production happened in 2019, when it fell by 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	(8.3%)	3.9%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk and cream from French Polynesia

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Fiji was the sole destination for French Polynesia's exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of the total export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the value of milk and cream exports from French Polynesia was entirely concentrated on Fiji, which represented 100.0% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milk and cream to French Polynesia

Imports in kind, t

French Polynesia's imports of milk and cream grew for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 7,773 tons—a 5.3% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 6,705 tons. That year also saw the largest decline, with imports dropping by 12.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase, with imports climbing by 10.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.0%)	10.1%	5.3%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, France and New Zealand were the dominant sources for French Polynesia's imports in kind, together accounting for 83.9% of the total import flows. The remaining share was distributed among various other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

French Polynesia's imports of milk and cream in value terms increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 10,586 thousand US dollars—a 4.3% increase from the year before. Over the entire 2017–2020 span, imports grew by 11.7%, which corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.1%	1.9%	4.3%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and New Zealand collectively accounted for 90.9% of the total import value of milk and cream into French Polynesia. The remainder was spread across several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io