Share of food products in total merchandise exports in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Share of food products in total merchandise exports was 15.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of food products in total merchandise exports in French Polynesia, 1962–2024
Source: UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of food products in total merchandise exports in French Polynesia is 15.8%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 54.9% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of food products in total merchandise exports in French Polynesia peaked at 52.7% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 1996.
That places French Polynesia 104th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of food products in total merchandise exports in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 52.7% | — |
| 1973 | 23.5% | -55.5% |
| 1974 | 17.2% | -26.9% |
| 1975 | 17.9% | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 22.0% | +22.5% |
| 1977 | 33.2% | +51.2% |
| 1978 | 12.5% | -62.5% |
| 1979 | 32.1% | +157.9% |
| 1980 | 25.1% | -21.8% |
| 1981 | 18.9% | -24.7% |
| 1982 | 18.5% | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 13.6% | -26.6% |
| 1996 | 2.7% | -80.2% |
| 1997 | 4.3% | +62.0% |
| 1998 | 3.4% | -22.0% |
| 1999 | 4.3% | +26.2% |
| 2000 | 5.9% | +38.3% |
| 2001 | 12.2% | +105.6% |
| 2002 | 12.8% | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 14.5% | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 14.7% | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 12.9% | -12.1% |
| 2006 | 12.4% | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 12.3% | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 10.6% | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 15.2% | +43.5% |
| 2010 | 15.8% | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 18.8% | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 26.0% | +38.7% |
| 2013 | 18.9% | -27.4% |
| 2014 | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 24.6% | +35.6% |
| 2016 | 15.8% | -36.0% |
| 2017 | 19.4% | +23.0% |
| 2018 | 22.7% | +17.1% |
| 2019 | 25.6% | +12.6% |
| 2020 | 27.1% | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 24.5% | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 26.2% | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 10.2% | -61.0% |
| 2024 | 15.8% | +54.9% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 15.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.5%, 1.4× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 15.8% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.2%, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 52.7% | 52.7% | 52.7% | 1 |
| 1970s | 22.6% | 12.5% | 33.2% | 7 |
| 1980s | 19.0% | 13.6% | 25.1% | 4 |
| 1990s | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4 |
| 2000s | 12.4% | 5.9% | 15.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.6% | 15.8% | 26.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.8% | 10.2% | 27.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More economy & growth data for French Polynesia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 11.32 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0018 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 40.15 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -13.87 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -113.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0022 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -49.21 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 3.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.3201 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 7,184 current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of food products in total merchandise exports in French Polynesia?
- Share of food products in total merchandise exports in French Polynesia was 15.8% in 2024, according to UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 52.7% in 1962.
- What is the lowest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 1996.
- How does French Polynesia rank for share of food products in total merchandise exports?
- French Polynesia ranks 104th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of food products in total merchandise exports rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of food products in total merchandise exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of food exports divided by the total value of merchandise exports, expressed as a percentage.