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Oranges market in New Caledonia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Orange production in New Caledonia rose to 1 482 t in 2019, pushing total market volume to 1 930 t, before entering a decline. Throughout this period, the market operated under DAVAR's import quota system and monthly producer surveys, which managed supply while local production potential remained estimated at around 2 000 t. Consumer preference for domestically grown oranges supported local demand, yet the market stayed reliant on imported fruit to meet consumption needs.

In 2021, the New Caledonian Agronomic Institute (IAC) began evaluating seven new citrus varieties to diversify local output. The following year, authorities implemented the Bouclier Qualité-Prix (BQP) for fruits and vegetables—including oranges—to stabilize retail prices and protect consumer purchasing power amid inflation. These developments coincided with a period of market stabilization, with volume holding at 1 583 t in 2022.

The market recovered in 2023, with volume reaching 1 762 t as imports climbed to 673 t and local production increased slightly to 1 089 t. This growth marked a rebound from earlier lows, though no major new regulatory or industry shifts were reported for the year.

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 New Caledonia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  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 oranges in New Caledonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

New Caledonia's orange production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 1 434 tonnes of oranges, representing a modest 3.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 22.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. Production peaked in 2019 at 1 482 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 25.0% recorded that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	25.0%	(3.2%)	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports oranges from New Caledonia

Market analysis indicates that New Caledonia did not export any oranges between 2017 and 2020.

Imports oranges to New Caledonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, foreign orange supplies to New Caledonia totaled 342.3 tonnes, marking a 23.7% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 30.9%, equivalent to an average annual reduction of 11.6%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, at 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.7%)	4.8%	(23.7%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia dominated New Caledonia's orange import structure, accounting for 73.0% of total volume. Other markets held relatively minor shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Orange imports to New Caledonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 444.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 13.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 39.9%, averaging an annual decline of 15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.7%)	(2.7%)	(13.3%)	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia and New Zealand consistently represented 97.1% of New Caledonia's total orange import value. This high concentration highlights a market structure dominated by these two partners, with numerous smaller markets making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io