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Wood charcoal market in French Polynesia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Wood charcoal production in French Polynesia increased gradually from 538 t in 2018 to 559 t in 2023. This growth was supported by the development of local wood processing capacity, following the establishment of SARL BOIS LOCAL POLYNESIE in 2017 to operate a sawmill dedicated to transforming and marketing local timber.

Charcoal imports declined over the period, falling sharply to 20.4 t in 2023 from 164.6 t the previous year. This drop coincided with the implementation of a digital system for publishing industrial property rights in the official journal in 2023, facilitating local brand and technology protection. The total market volume consequently decreased from 776 t in 2018 to 579.4 t in 2023.

The local sector showed resilience, with entities like POLYNESIE MARKET TRADING SARL continuing operations in 2023 despite losing half of its share capital, indicating ongoing activity in the wood and charcoal market.

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 French Polynesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to French Polynesia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood charcoal in French Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Wood charcoal production in French Polynesia grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 547.0 t of wood charcoal, marking a 0.7% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.9%	0.7%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from French Polynesia

According to industry reports, French Polynesia did not export any wood charcoal from 2017 to 2020.

Imports wood charcoal to French Polynesia

Imports in kind, t

Wood charcoal imports into French Polynesia showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 168.8 t, representing a sharp decline of 18.8% compared to 2019. The peak volume of 238.0 t was reached in 2018, which also saw the largest increase at 78.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	78.1%	(12.6%)	(18.8%)	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for wood charcoal imports into French Polynesia were Indonesia, accounting for 44.0% of imports in kind, France with 25.8%, and Nigeria at 10.7%. Together, these three countries made up 80.5% 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 French Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Wood charcoal imports into French Polynesia fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 190.2 K $ US, reflecting a substantial 22.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 259.3 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 59.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	59.8%	(6.0%)	(22.0%)	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary suppliers of wood charcoal to French Polynesia in value terms were Indonesia, contributing 40.0% of imports, France with 31.6%, and Nigeria at 11.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 83.3% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io