Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Melanesia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for tea in packings ≤3 kg in Melanesia reached 7 843 tons in 2018 and peaked at 7 911 tons the following year. This initial stability coincided with the identification of Jiwaka Province as a potential agriculture and logistics hub, offering investment opportunities in tea production and processing which could have supported local output.

After 2019, the market size gradually contracted, falling to 7 335 tons by 2023. Domestic production declined from 7 305 tons in 2019 to 6 703 tons in 2023, while imports rose from 656 tons to 927 tons over the same period, indicating a growing reliance on foreign supply to meet demand.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in Melanesia

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Top producers of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2017-2020

World map of production of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2017-2020

In Melanesia, 7,102 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less were produced in 2020, representing a 2.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 4%, with an average annual decrease of 1.4%. The most notable growth occurred in 2019, when production rose by 0.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Melanesia's tea production in packings of 3 kg or less has grown in value for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 52,236 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.5% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 22.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Melanesia

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The export market for tea in packings of 3 kg or less showed significant volatility during this period. In 2020, Melanesia exported 149.1 tonnes, experiencing a sharp decline of 35.8% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 114.0 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 232.4 tonnes, representing a 103.8% increase from 2018. Overall, exports fluctuated by a factor of two between these years.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Melanesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Melanesia's exports in volume terms were distributed across a diverse range of partners. Samoa accounted for 17.0% of exports, the United States for 8.5%, and Kiribati for 8.3%, together making up 33.8% of total flows. The remaining 66.2% was spread among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for tea in packings of 3 kg or less exhibited considerable volatility. In 2020, Melanesia exported 1,096 thousand US dollars worth of tea, a significant drop of 24.5% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 691 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 1,452 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 110.1% increase from 2018. Over this period, export values varied by a factor of 2.1.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Melanesia's export values were spread across a wide array of partner countries. Samoa contributed 17.9% of export value, Kiribati 9.2%, and the United States 4.8%, collectively accounting for 31.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to Melanesia

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Imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less into Melanesia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 852.5 tonnes, up 1.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 38.7%, with an average annual increase of 11.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and France remained the primary suppliers of tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Melanesia. Sri Lanka accounted for 56.7% of import volume, Indonesia for 9.4%, and France for 4.4%, together constituting 70.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less into Melanesia declined in 2020. The import value amounted to 4,497 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 7.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 19.6%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 6.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 4,848 thousand US dollars, which represented a 20.0% increase from 2018.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Sri Lanka, France, and Indonesia were the main sources of import value for Melanesia. Sri Lanka accounted for 48.7% of import value, France for 11.0%, and Indonesia for 9.6%, together making up 69.3% of total flows.

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

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