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Not defatted cocoa paste market in Polynesia

Release date: Mar 29, 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

The market volume for not defatted cocoa paste in Polynesia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 339.4 tons in 2018, dipping to 319.4 tons in 2019, and recovering to 345.6 tons in 2020. A sharp decline followed in 2021, bringing the market down to 273.4 tons. Early in the period, experts highlighted the untapped potential of the local cocoa sector, though it had not yet reached the prominence of products like vanilla.

Market volume rebounded to 337.8 tons in 2022 and grew further to 358.5 tons in 2023. This recovery aligned with increased institutional focus on developing the cocoa industry, including a dedicated expert mission in 2022 to structure the local market. Furthermore, the 2023 adoption of legislation governing essential and mass-consumption products provided a clearer regulatory framework for marketing local food items, supporting the expansion of market volume.

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 not defatted cocoa paste in Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not defatted cocoa paste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not defatted cocoa paste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, production of not defatted cocoa paste in Polynesia declined by 5.4%. However, in 2020, output rebounded to 348.2 tonnes, marking an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.0%	(5.4%)	8.5%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not defatted cocoa paste from Polynesia

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes of not defatted cocoa paste from Polynesia showed significant volatility. In 2018, shipments hit their lowest point at just 39 kg, representing a 36.7% decline. The following year saw a dramatic turnaround with a 4 101.1% surge. By 2020, exports reached 2 715 kg, which was a 64.3% increase from 2019. Overall, between 2018 and 2020, export volumes expanded by a remarkable 69-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.7%)	4 101.1%	64.3%	252.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States were the top destinations for Polynesia's not defatted cocoa paste exports by volume. Australia led with 52.9% of total exports, followed by New Zealand at 21.4% and the United States at 14.1%. Together, these three markets accounted for 88.5% of all 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 revenues from not defatted cocoa paste have been rising for three consecutive years. In 2020, the value reached 31 430 US dollars, a sharp 197.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export earnings surged by 8 926.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 348.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 113.0%	37.2%	197.3%	348.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia and the United States dominated Polynesia's not defatted cocoa paste exports in value terms. These two markets together represented 84.0% of total export revenues, with the remainder distributed among other destinations.

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 not defatted cocoa paste to Polynesia

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of not defatted cocoa paste into Polynesia have grown for three straight years. In 2020, import volumes stood at 159 kg, up 59.2% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 894.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 115.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	331.3%	44.9%	59.2%	115.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France was the primary supplier of not defatted cocoa paste to Polynesia by volume, accounting for 85.1% of total imports. Other countries shared the remaining 14.9%.

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

Import expenditures on not defatted cocoa paste have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, Polynesia spent 1 665 US dollars on imports, reflecting a solid 23.0% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import costs grew by 1 079.8%, with an average annual rate of 127.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	605.5%	36.0%	23.0%	127.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France was the key and nearly exclusive source for Polynesia's not defatted cocoa paste imports in value terms, representing 90.1% of total import flows.

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