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Australia and Oceania: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the areca nut market in Australia and Oceania increased by 257% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Areca Nut Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, areca nut production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 10%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Papua New Guinea (X kg) remains the largest areca nut producing country in Australia and Oceania, comprising approx. 91% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut production in Papua New Guinea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Micronesia (X kg), tenfold.

In Papua New Guinea, areca nut production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2019, exports of areca nuts in Australia and Oceania reduced remarkably to X kg, falling by -99.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 17,180% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, areca nut exports dropped sharply to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 84,111% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X kg) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2019.

New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of areca nuts. From 2012 to 2019, the share of New Zealand increased by +99 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In New Zealand, areca nut exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2019.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2019, reducing by -44.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 387%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to 0.0% per year.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of areca nuts imported in Australia and Oceania soared to X tons, increasing by 121% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 693% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, areca nut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 709% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Australia prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 90% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), comprising a 5.6% share of total imports. New Zealand (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the areca nuts imports, with a CAGR of +43.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+42.3%) and Fiji (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Fiji (+5.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-4.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported areca nuts in Australia and Oceania, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +49.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+55.0% per year) and Fiji (+20.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 68% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw temperate growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+14.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Australia remains the largest areca nut consuming country in Australia and Oceania, comprising approx. 92% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut consumption in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Fiji, more than tenfold.
Papua New Guinea constituted the country with the largest volume of areca nut production, comprising approx. 94% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut production in Papua New Guinea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Micronesia, more than tenfold.
In value terms, Australia remains the largest areca nut supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Papua New Guinea $85), with a 6.7% share of total exports.
In value terms, Australia constitutes the largest market for imported areca nuts in Australia and Oceania, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Fiji, with a 8.4% share of total imports.
The areca nut export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $6,945 per ton in 2020, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year.
In 2020, the areca nut import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $3,137 per ton, declining by -3.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the areca nut market in Australia and Oceania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 226 - Areca nuts

Country coverage:

  • Australia
  • Cook Islands
  • Fiji
  • French Polynesia
  • Kiribati
  • Marshall Islands
  • Micronesia
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands
  • American Samoa
  • Nauru
  • Niue
  • Guam

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Australia and Oceania, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia and Oceania
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Australia
    • Cook Islands
    • Fiji
    • French Polynesia
    • Kiribati
    • Marshall Islands
    • Micronesia
    • New Caledonia
    • New Zealand
    • Northern Mariana Islands
    • Palau
    • Papua New Guinea
    • Samoa
    • Solomon Islands
    • Tokelau
    • Tonga
    • Tuvalu
    • Vanuatu
    • Wallis and Futuna Islands
    • American Samoa
    • Nauru
    • Niue
    • Guam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    21. Yield, 2012–2024
    22. Production, By Country, 2024
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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