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Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Papua New Guinea

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Papua New Guinea fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 250 thousand tons before dropping in 2019. It recovered strongly in 2020, eased slightly in the following two years, and reached nearly 259 thousand tons by 2023.

Domestic production followed a volatile path, falling to 203 thousand tons in 2022 before rebounding to its 2020 level in 2023. Imports grew substantially over the period, surging to 45 thousand tons in 2022 and indicating an increasing reliance on foreign supply to balance domestic output.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Papua New Guinea produced 226.6 thousand tonnes of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, marking a 7.9% year-on-year increase. Production grew by 13.5% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 227.5 thousand tonnes. In 2019, production saw its largest decline of 7.7%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.0%	(7.7%)	7.9%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Papua New Guinea

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Papua New Guinea exported 1 942 tonnes of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, representing a dramatic surge of 4 853 950.0% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	4 853 950.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Fiji and New Zealand together accounted for 100.0% of Papua New Guinea's total exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, highlighting a highly concentrated export market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports from Papua New Guinea reached 241 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 624 612.5% from 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	624 612.5%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Fiji and New Zealand dominated export flows in value terms, jointly capturing 100.0% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Papua New Guinea

Imports in kind, t

Papua New Guinea's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 22 425 tonnes, reflecting a robust 14.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 22 425 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	11.3%	14.6%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (53.0% of imports in kind), Australia (21.7%), and Turkey (11.0%) together made up 85.7% of Papua New Guinea's total wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports, serving as the primary sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports into Papua New Guinea increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 14 393 thousand US dollars, indicating a 19.2% gain over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 42.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 401 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 6.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 28.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	28.4%	19.2%	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Indonesia (54.4% of imports in value terms), Australia (23.6%), and Turkey (8.5%) remained the key sources for imports, collectively accounting for 86.5% 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 Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io