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Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market in Melanesia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Melanesia" region includes following countries:

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Melanesia more than doubled, rising from 34 thousand kg to 71 thousand kg. The market volume showed consistent annual growth over this period, reaching 77 thousand kg in 2023.

Import volumes fluctuated, peaking at 9 thousand kg in 2022, while exports remained negligible until 2023. In 2024, exports surged to 9 thousand kg, coinciding with rising demand for similar products in Northern America where consumer preferences are shifting toward convenient and protein-rich diets.

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 Melanesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia in kind, 2018-2023, kg
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  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, kg
  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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands 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 salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Melanesia

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Melanesia's production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef increased after two years of decline. In 2020, the region produced 47 040 kg, marking a significant 50.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 31 360 kg, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 30.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.3%)	(7.7%)	50.0%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Melanesia

Exports in kind, kg

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nauru accounted for virtually all of Melanesia's exports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in kind, representing 100.0% of total trade flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Nauru served as the primary and nearly exclusive market for Melanesia's exports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in value terms, comprising 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Melanesia

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 043 kg, while the highest occurred in 2019 at 4 748 kg, representing a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Melanesia imported 2 501 kg of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, which is 47.3% lower than the previous year. The largest decline was observed in 2018 at 63.7%, while the largest increase took place in 2019 with a 355.1% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(63.7%)	355.1%	(47.3%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia was by far the main source for Melanesia's imports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in kind, accounting for 92.6% of total trade flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 18 785 US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 59 487 US dollars, reflecting a 3.2-fold gap. In 2020, cross-border shipments of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Melanesia amounted to 59 487 US dollars, corresponding to a dramatic 120.4% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 58.8% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.8%)	43.7%	120.4%	9.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia absorbed 82.2% of Melanesia's total imports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in value terms, with the remainder distributed among a wide range of smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io