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Sweet potatoe market in French Polynesia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The sweet potato market in French Polynesia experienced notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. Market volume grew from 143.4 t in 2018 to 162.7 t in 2019, followed by a period of stabilization around 158 t in 2020 and 2021. This stability was interrupted by a sharp contraction in 2022, with the market dropping to 108 t, before a strong recovery to 169.4 t in 2023.

In 2024, the broader international sweet potato market saw several developments that could influence regional dynamics. North Carolina exporters launched a promotional campaign in Europe to highlight the vegetable's nutritional value and culinary versatility. Simultaneously, French producers faced increased competition from low-priced Egyptian imports, a direct result of Egypt's currency devaluation. Additionally, adverse weather conditions in South Africa constrained harvests, potentially affecting supply in regional markets.

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 French Polynesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from French Polynesia 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 sweet potatoe in French Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017, then climbed to a peak in 2019, representing a {ampRatio}-fold increase. In 2020, French Polynesia produced 158.0 t of sweet potatoes, with minimal year-over-year change from the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 158.0 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	14.5%	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from French Polynesia

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from French Polynesia 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, the geographical distribution of exports in kind demonstrated a strong reliance on France, which accounted for 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, France remained the nearly exclusive buyer of sweet potatoes from French Polynesia, representing 100.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sweet potatoe to French Polynesia

Imports in kind, kg

Imported sweet potato volumes in French Polynesia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports totaled 6 kg, then dropped by 99.9% to reach 6 kg in 2020. Over the 2018-2020 period, imports decreased by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 89.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(12.7%)	(99.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the structure of imports in kind was dominated by a single market: the United States, which accounted for 99.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

French Polynesia's sweet potato imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports totaled 101 US dollars, then fell by 99.4% to reach 101 US dollars in 2020. Over the 2018-2020 period, imports decreased by 99.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 83.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(16.6%)	(99.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States served as the primary source for sweet potato imports to French Polynesia, consistently representing 99.7% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io