Earlier Report Observations
The sweet potato market in Fiji expanded steadily from 8.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 12.6 thousand tons in 2023, supported by consistent growth in domestic production. This upward trend aligned with a global increase in consumer awareness of the vegetable's nutritional benefits, which bolstered demand.
Market growth accelerated significantly after 2021, with volume jumping by over 13% in 2022 and nearly 17% in 2023. This followed a period of stabilization in 2021, marking a renewed phase of expansion for local production.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Fiji
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Fiji in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Fiji in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Fiji
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Fiji in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Fiji in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Fiji, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Fiji in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Fiji in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Fiji, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Fiji, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Fiji, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Fiji by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production sweet potatoe in Fiji
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020
World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020
Fiji's sweet potato production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 9 454 tonnes of sweet potatoes, representing a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1.6% | 6.0% | 4.4% | 4.0% |
Exports sweet potatoe from Fiji
Exports in kind, kg
The export market showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 40 kg, while the highest was in 2018 at 12 790 kg, creating a 320-fold difference between these years. In 2020, sweet potato shipments from Fiji reached 110 kg, marking a 175.0% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 99.7% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 1 086.5% rise.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 1 086.5% | (99.7%) | 175.0% | (53.3%) |
From 2017 to 2020, Australia was the primary export partner for sweet potatoes, accounting for 91.0% of total export volumes.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Fiji in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, $ US
Export values demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at $37 US, while the highest was in 2018 at $14 118 US, resulting in a 383-fold difference. In 2020, exported sweet potato volumes from Fiji amounted to $37 US, reflecting a 52.0% decline compared to the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 99.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with an 802.2% rise.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Fiji in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 802.2% | (99.5%) | (52.0%) | (71.3%) |
Between 2017 and 2020, the export market in value terms was dominated by Australia and Nauru, which together accounted for 99.7% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Fiji in value, 2017-2020
Imports sweet potatoe to Fiji
Imports in kind, kg
Import volumes experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 2 026 kg, representing a 22-fold increase from the trough. In 2020, Fiji's sweet potato imports totaled 332 kg, which was 83.6% lower than the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 1 593.2% rise.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1 593.2% | 31.5% | (83.6%) | 53.9% |
From 2017 to 2020, Australia was the main source of sweet potato imports to Fiji, absorbing 95.7% of total import volumes.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Fiji in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, $ US
Import values showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019 at $6 915 US, creating a 30-fold gap between these extremes. In 2020, Fiji imported $3 400 US worth of sweet potatoes, representing a 50.8% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 1 850.3% rise.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Fiji in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1 850.3% | 51.7% | (50.8%) | 144.1% |
Between 2017 and 2020, Australia accounted for 82.2% of total import value, with the remaining imports distributed among a diverse group of smaller trading partners.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Fiji in value, 2017-2020
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