Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for tea in packings ≤3 kg in Papua New Guinea declined from 7,290 t to 6,735 t. The overall contraction was marked by a general downward trend, though the market experienced intermittent fluctuations throughout the period.

A temporary recovery occurred in 2022 when the market size increased to 7,089 t, partially offsetting the losses from previous years. This rebound was short-lived, as the market volume fell again to 6,735 t in 2023. Domestic production, which forms the bulk of the market, followed a similar declining path over these years.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in Papua New Guinea

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Papua New Guinea ranked as the 30th largest producer of tea in packings of 3 kg or less worldwide.

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

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

In 2020, Papua New Guinea produced 7 100 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, marking a 2.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 4.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.4%. The most stable year was 2019, with production remaining nearly unchanged.

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

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Papua New Guinea

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 69.1 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 214.3 tonnes, representing a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Papua New Guinea exported 135.3 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, a 36.9% drop from the prior year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 210.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Solomon Islands and Fiji served as the primary markets for exports in kind, collectively making up 82.1% of total flows, while other destinations held smaller shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced significant volatility over the observed period. Exports in value terms hit a low of 180.4 thousand US dollars in 2018 and a high of 983.3 thousand US dollars in 2019, showing a 5.5-fold variation. In 2020, Papua New Guinea exported 678.0 thousand US dollars worth of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, a sharp decline of 31.0% year-over-year. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 55.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, jumping by 445.1%.

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

During 2017–2020, Solomon Islands and Fiji together accounted for 88.4% of total exports in value terms, with other countries contributing to a more diverse but less substantial portion.

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

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

Imports tea in packings ≤3 kg to Papua New Guinea

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their minimum in 2019 at 20.5 tonnes and their maximum in 2017, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Papua New Guinea imported 46.5 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, a 126.6% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 65.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Australia (30.1% of imports in kind), Indonesia (26.1%), and Vietnam (16.0%) together represented 72.3% of total imports in kind, serving as the main sources for tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Papua New Guinea.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports in value terms were at their lowest in 2019 at 58.8 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2017, with a 5.7-fold difference. In 2020, Papua New Guinea's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less amounted to 80.2 thousand US dollars, up 36.4% from the past year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 80.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Indonesia (43.0% of imports in value terms), Australia (35.1%), and Vietnam (10.8%) together accounted for 88.9% of total imports in value terms, remaining the key sources for tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Papua New Guinea.

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

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