Oranges market in Polynesia

Earlier Report Observations

The orange market in Polynesia displayed significant volatility from 2018 to 2023, with volume dropping to 2 363 t in 2020 before surging to 3 363 t in 2021 and then moderating to 3 001 t by 2023. These swings were largely attributable to substantial year‑to‑year changes in import volumes, which ranged from a low of 1 431 t to a high of 2 442 t over the period.

Domestic orange production followed a gradual downward trend, declining from 946 t in 2018 to 905 t in 2023, reinforcing the market’s dependence on imported fruit to maintain overall supply. The market’s lowest point in 2020 coincided with a sharp reduction in imports, while the peak in 2021 was driven by a rebound in shipments from abroad.

In 2024, invasive plants such as miconia and barbadine were reported to be damaging local orange orchards in the Punaruu valley, posing a threat to already‑declining domestic yields. Simultaneously, the planned construction of an agricultural storage hangar on Tahaa aimed to improve local production and post‑harvest infrastructure for citrus and other crops.

Production oranges in Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

Polynesia's orange production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 931 tonnes of oranges, representing a 0.6% decrease from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 946 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 0.9% drop, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 1.6% rise.

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

Exports oranges from Polynesia

Exports in kind, t

Polynesia's orange exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 12 tonnes, marking a dramatic 111.6% surge compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, exports grew by 348.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 64.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, New Zealand was the dominant destination for Polynesia's orange exports in volume terms, accounting for 37.8% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Polynesia's orange export value has risen for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports were valued at 8 000 US dollars, reflecting a substantial 76.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2019 period, export value grew by 285%, with a compound annual growth rate of 56.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand served as the primary market for Polynesia's orange exports in value terms, representing 14.6% of total export earnings.

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

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

Imports oranges to Polynesia

Imports in kind, t

Polynesia's orange imports have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 431 tonnes, which is 32.0% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 14%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.9%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 183 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 31.1% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand dominated Polynesia's orange import structure in volume terms. The United States accounted for 46.0% of imports, Australia for 32.8%, and New Zealand for 20.6%. Together, these three countries represented 99.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Polynesia's orange import value declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 2 400 000 US dollars, a 26.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value dropped by 14.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 3 243 000 US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Australia accounted for the majority of Polynesia's orange import value, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

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