Australia and Oceania: Plantain Market 2025

Plantain Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the plantain market in Australia and Oceania, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plantain Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, plantain production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of plantain production was Fiji (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, plantain production in Fiji exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tonga (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Micronesia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Fiji, plantain production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tonga (X% per year) and Micronesia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average plantain yield in Australia and Oceania contracted to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on the previous year. The yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plantain yield increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of plantains were harvested in Australia and Oceania; with a decrease of X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Plantain Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of plantains decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, plantain exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Samoa was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Fiji (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Australia (X%) and New Zealand (X%).

Samoa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plantains exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Fiji (X%) and New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Samoa (X p.p.) and Australia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand and Fiji saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Samoa ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Samoa, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Samoa ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Plantain Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of plantains decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plantain imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plantain imports into New Zealand stood at X%. Australia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by X percentage points.

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

In New Zealand, plantain imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

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