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Paddy rice market in Solomon Islands

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The paddy rice market in Solomon Islands contracted significantly in 2019 when imports ceased, bringing the market volume down to around 2 759 t from 6 303 t the previous year. Domestic production remained stable near 2 750 t, as land disputes delayed large-scale commercial rice farming projects that could have expanded output.

From 2019 through 2023, paddy rice production fluctuated minimally between 2 747 t and 2 762 t. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted government fiscal stimulus that indirectly supported agriculture, while the emergence of organic farms in 2023 introduced a new sustainable segment to the market.

Agricultural infrastructure received attention in 2024 with a $1.5 million project from China providing machinery and road improvements in North East Guadalcanal Constituency, aimed at boosting production and market access for crops including paddy rice.

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 Solomon Islands
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands 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 paddy rice in Solomon Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of paddy rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paddy rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Paddy rice production in the Solomon Islands has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 2 761 tonnes, showing little to no change compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Solomon Islands in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paddy rice from Solomon Islands

Industry studies indicate that there were no exports of paddy rice from the Solomon Islands between 2017 and 2020.

Imports paddy rice to Solomon Islands

Imports in kind, t

Imported paddy rice volumes in the Solomon Islands declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 0.2 tonnes, reflecting a moderate reduction of 6.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 96.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.8%)	(100.0%)	(6.1%)	(96.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Vietnam were the primary sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 99.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of paddy rice imports in the Solomon Islands declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 0.1 thousand US dollars, representing a controlled loss of 3.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 100%, equating to an annualized rate of 96.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.9%)	(100.0%)	(3.3%)	(96.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam and the United States played key roles in the value of paddy rice imports to the Solomon Islands, together accounting for 99.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io