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Sweet potatoe market in New Caledonia

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 New Caled尼亚 displayed considerable annual volatility from 2018 to 2020, with volumes shifting from 656 tons to 609 tons and then surging to 729 tons. This variability is partly attributed to climatic influences on production, as humidity changes late in the growing cycle can cause tubers to split, affecting the supply available for local markets.

Following the 2020 peak, the market contracted to 553 tons in 2021 before a moderate recovery to 568 tons in 2022. This growth coincided with the launch of innovative frozen sweet potato products, such as pieces, fries, and purees, which diversified the product range and likely stimulated consumption. Market dynamics were also shaped by import quotas (QTOP) regulating the supply of sweet potatoes.

Market volume saw a slight decrease to 554 tons in 2023. Production practices have adapted to climatic conditions, with varieties like Beauregard being prominent, and local sales are increasingly facilitated through short supply chains and home delivery, reinforcing consumer access to fresh local produce.

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

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

In 2020, New Caledonia produced 724.4 tonnes of sweet potato, marking a significant 15.7% year-over-year improvement. Production grew by 46.2% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 32.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.3%	(4.5%)	15.7%	13.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from New Caledonia

Exports in kind, kg

In 2019, New Caledonia's foreign sweet potato supplies amounted to 18 662 kg, representing a dramatic increase of 7,675.8% compared to 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	7 675.8%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, sweet potato exports from New Caledonia were primarily directed towards Canada, which accounted for 96.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2019, New Caledonia's sweet potato exports reached 8 651 US dollars, showing a steep year-over-year increase of 1,859.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	1 859.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was dominated by Canada and France, which together made up 95.1% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sweet potatoe to New Caledonia

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports varied by 10.4-fold, from a low of 418 kg in 2018 to a high of 4 369 kg in 2020. In 2020, the volume of sweet potato imports into New Caledonia totaled 4 369 kg, reflecting a sharp gain of 140.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 53.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 335.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.1%)	335.2%	140.1%	69.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and New Zealand formed a highly concentrated pair of markets for sweet potato imports into New Caledonia, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports varied by 8.7-fold, from a trough of 2 189 US dollars in 2018 to a peak of 19 030 US dollars in 2020. In 2020, New Caledonia's sweet potato imports were recorded at 19 030 US dollars, constituting a 114.0% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was in 2018, at 52.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 306.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.1%)	306.3%	114.0%	60.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and France together absorbed 100.0% of total imports in value terms for sweet potato into New Caledonia, indicating a high degree of market concentration.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io