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

Latest (2024)
15.8%
Change on year
up 54.9%
World rank
104th
of 196 countries
All-time high
52.7%
in 1962
All-time low
2.7%
in 1996
Years of data
41
1962–2024

Share of food products in total merchandise exports in French Polynesia, 1962–2024

02040601962199320241962: 52.7 % of merchandise exports1973: 23.5 % of merchandise exports1974: 17.2 % of merchandise exports1975: 17.9 % of merchandise exports1976: 22 % of merchandise exports1977: 33.2 % of merchandise exports1978: 12.5 % of merchandise exports1979: 32.1 % of merchandise exports1980: 25.1 % of merchandise exports1981: 18.9 % of merchandise exports1982: 18.5 % of merchandise exports1983: 13.6 % of merchandise exports1996: 2.7 % of merchandise exports1997: 4.3 % of merchandise exports1998: 3.4 % of merchandise exports1999: 4.3 % of merchandise exports2000: 5.9 % of merchandise exports2001: 12.2 % of merchandise exports2002: 12.8 % of merchandise exports2003: 14.5 % of merchandise exports2004: 14.7 % of merchandise exports2005: 12.9 % of merchandise exports2006: 12.4 % of merchandise exports2007: 12.3 % of merchandise exports2008: 10.6 % of merchandise exports2009: 15.2 % of merchandise exports2010: 15.8 % of merchandise exports2011: 18.8 % of merchandise exports2012: 26 % of merchandise exports2013: 18.9 % of merchandise exports2014: 18.2 % of merchandise exports2015: 24.6 % of merchandise exports2016: 15.8 % of merchandise exports2017: 19.4 % of merchandise exports2018: 22.7 % of merchandise exports2019: 25.6 % of merchandise exports2020: 27.1 % of merchandise exports2021: 24.5 % of merchandise exports2022: 26.2 % of merchandise exports2023: 10.2 % of merchandise exports2024: 15.8 % of merchandise exports

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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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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Indicator
Share of food products in total merchandise exports
Unit
% of merchandise exports
Source
UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 7,959 data points, 1962–2025
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Value of food exports divided by the total value of merchandise exports, expressed as a percentage.