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Tea market in Melanesia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Melanesia" region includes following countries:

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

The tea market in Melanesia contracted steadily from 2018 to 2021, with volume declining from 32 879 t to 30 464 t. The reduction accelerated in 2021, when market size fell by 4.4%.

A reversal began in 2022, with the market growing by 4.2% that year and a further 2.5% in 2023, reaching 32 543 t. This recovery returned the market close to its starting volume after the previous downturn.

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 Melanesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 tea in Melanesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tea, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tea, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tea production in Melanesia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 31,045 tons of tea, marking a slight reduction of 2.8% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 5.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	(1.4%)	(2.8%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tea from Melanesia

Exports in kind, t

Tea exports from Melanesia have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 325 tons, reflecting a sharp year-on-year drop of 48.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 69.8%, with an average annual decline of 32.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.8%)	(22.5%)	(48.9%)	(32.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, the United States, and Russia were the leading destinations for tea exports in volume terms. Malaysia accounted for 25.7% of exports, the United States for 17.6%, and Russia for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 53.8% 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 Melanesia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of tea exports from Melanesia has declined for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 1,383 thousand US dollars, showing a drop of 30.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 37.9%, with an average annual decline of 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.0%)	(7.9%)	(30.5%)	(14.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Malaysia, the United States, and Samoa were significant buyers of tea from Melanesia in value terms. Malaysia accounted for 12.7% of exports, the United States for 12.5%, and Samoa for 9.2%. However, their combined share reached only 34.5% of total export value, with the remaining 65.5% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tea to Melanesia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, tea imports into Melanesia totaled 1,144 tons, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,317 tons, which represented a 17.7% increase from the prior year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.7%	(13.1%)	(0.0%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Australia consistently served as the main sources for tea imports in volume terms. Sri Lanka accounted for 44.0% of imports, Indonesia for 11.9%, and Australia for 7.4%. Together, these three countries made up 63.2% 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 Melanesia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Melanesia's tea import value has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 5,576 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate decrease of 8.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 3.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 1.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 6,452 thousand US dollars, which marked a 12.1% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.1%	(6.1%)	(8.0%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and France remained the dominant markets for tea imports in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 63.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io