Summary
- Exports
- $189million
- Imports
- $1.3billion
- Trade balance
- -$1.2billion
Products
What it exports
Pearls (49.6%) and fresh fish (9.1%) together make up 58.7% of its exports.
What it imports
Cars (7.2%) and refined petroleum (6.3%) together make up 13.4% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $97 million | $5 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $21 million | $157 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $21 million | $7 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $8 million | $99 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $6 million | $4 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $5 million | $37 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $5 million | $43 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $4 million | $12 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $3 million | $27 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $3 million | $265 thousand |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $3 million | $4 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $3 million | $26 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $1 million | $9 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $1 million | $2 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $672 thousand | $149 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $659 thousand | $17 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $636 thousand | $73 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $544 thousand | $15 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $431 thousand | $10 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $420 thousand | $6 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $384 thousand | $21 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $370 thousand | $4 thousand |
| 74 · Copper | $370 thousand | $995 thousand |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $332 thousand | $35 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $215 thousand | $24 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $206 thousand | $27 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $195 thousand | $25 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $176 thousand | $99 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $170 thousand | $9 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $169 thousand | $27 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $110 thousand | $3 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $102 thousand | $4 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $101 thousand | $7 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $98 thousand | $83 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $95 thousand | $8 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $92 thousand | $200 thousand |
| 44 · Wood | $90 thousand | $24 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $88 thousand | $3 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $85 thousand | $1 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $73 thousand | $4 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $66 thousand | $6 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $54 thousand | $8 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $54 thousand | $2 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $50 thousand | $2 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $49 thousand | $4 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $46 thousand | $9 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $45 thousand | $5 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $42 thousand | $277 thousand |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $42 thousand | $2 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $38 thousand | $2 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $35 thousand | $21 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $33 thousand | $11 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $28 thousand | $824 thousand |
| 70 · Glass | $28 thousand | $4 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $24 thousand | $11 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $20 thousand | $15 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $20 thousand | $26 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $14 thousand | $321 thousand |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $13 thousand | $1 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $11 thousand | $238 thousand |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $10 thousand | $5 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $9 thousand | $788 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $9 thousand | $2 thousand |
| 64 · Footwear | $8 thousand | $4 million |
| 65 · Hats | $8 thousand | $608 thousand |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $4 thousand | $1 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $4 thousand | $2 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $4 thousand | $3 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $3 thousand | $763 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $3 thousand | $161 thousand |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $2 thousand | $851 thousand |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $2 thousand | $164 thousand |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $788 | $42 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $638 | $147 thousand |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $517 | $145 thousand |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $500 | $2 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $424 | $14 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $362 | $19 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $343 | $284 thousand |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $340 | $2 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $215 | $283 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $185 | $304 thousand |
| 45 · Cork | $64 | $67 thousand |
| 01 · Live animals | $26 | $546 thousand |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $21 | $264 thousand |
| 51 · Wool | $14 | $6 thousand |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $1 | $642 thousand |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $1 | $631 thousand |
| 24 · Tobacco | $0 | $5 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $0 | $1 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $0 | $174 thousand |
| 75 · Nickel | $0 | $162 thousand |
| 81 · Other base metals | $0 | $73 thousand |
| 78 · Lead | $0 | $54 thousand |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $0 | $7 thousand |
| 50 · Silk | $0 | $4 thousand |
Trading partners
Its main destination is Hong Kong (20.5% of exports) and its main source is France (24.8% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 38.8 | 20.5% | Air |
| United States | 37.4 | 19.7% | Sea |
| Japan | 35.2 | 18.6% | Air |
| Netherlands | 29.8 | 15.8% | Air |
| France | 19.5 | 10.3% | Air |
| China | 4 | 2.1% | Air |
| Singapore | 3.2 | 1.7% | Air |
| Taiwan | 2.3 | 1.2% | Air |
| Cabo Verde | 2 | 1.1% | Sea |
| New Zealand | 1.8 | 0.96% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 335 | 24.8% | Sea |
| China | 159 | 11.8% | Sea |
| United States | 127 | 9.5% | Sea |
| New Zealand | 99.6 | 7.4% | Sea |
| Malaysia | 70.7 | 5.2% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 57.9 | 4.3% | Air |
| South Korea | 47.4 | 3.5% | Sea |
| Australia | 45.5 | 3.4% | Sea |
| Italy | 43.9 | 3.3% | Sea |
| Germany | 41 | 3% | Air |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, French Polynesia accounted for 0% of world exports, compared with 0% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 60% since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 0.2
- Imports 1.3
- Balance -1.2
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $118 million | $656 million | -$538 million |
| 1996 | $249 million | $1 billion | -$792 million |
| 1997 | $267 million | $971 million | -$703 million |
| 1998 | $271 million | $1.1 billion | -$871 million |
| 1999 | $275 million | $968 million | -$693 million |
| 2000 | $266 million | $1 billion | -$750 million |
| 2001 | $222 million | $1.1 billion | -$839 million |
| 2002 | $225 million | $1.3 billion | -$1.1 billion |
| 2003 | $211 million | $1.6 billion | -$1.4 billion |
| 2004 | $260 million | $1.5 billion | -$1.3 billion |
| 2005 | $284 million | $1.7 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2006 | $256 million | $1.6 billion | -$1.3 billion |
| 2007 | $282 million | $1.7 billion | -$1.4 billion |
| 2008 | $280 million | $2.2 billion | -$2 billion |
| 2009 | $219 million | $1.9 billion | -$1.7 billion |
| 2010 | $265 million | $1.8 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2011 | $262 million | $1.7 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2012 | $257 million | $1.7 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2013 | $211 million | $1.8 billion | -$1.6 billion |
| 2014 | $244 million | $1.8 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2015 | $230 million | $1.6 billion | -$1.4 billion |
| 2016 | $271 million | $1.6 billion | -$1.3 billion |
| 2017 | $242 million | $1.7 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2018 | $235 million | $2.3 billion | -$2.1 billion |
| 2019 | $207 million | $2.2 billion | -$2 billion |
| 2020 | $103 million | $1.7 billion | -$1.6 billion |
| 2021 | $200 million | $2.1 billion | -$1.9 billion |
| 2022 | $193 million | $2.3 billion | -$2.1 billion |
| 2023 | $212 million | $1.3 billion | -$1.1 billion |
| 2024 | $189 million | $1.3 billion | -$1.2 billion |
World rank
French Polynesia fell from 163rd to 186th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 163rd in 1995
- 186th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 163rd |
| 1996 | 150th |
| 1997 | 152nd |
| 1998 | 154th |
| 1999 | 154th |
| 2000 | 161st |
| 2001 | 165th |
| 2002 | 165th |
| 2003 | 166th |
| 2004 | 167th |
| 2005 | 169th |
| 2006 | 174th |
| 2007 | 175th |
| 2008 | 177th |
| 2009 | 176th |
| 2010 | 180th |
| 2011 | 182nd |
| 2012 | 183rd |
| 2013 | 186th |
| 2014 | 182nd |
| 2015 | 185th |
| 2016 | 181st |
| 2017 | 183rd |
| 2018 | 182nd |
| 2019 | 183rd |
| 2020 | 195th |
| 2021 | 189th |
| 2022 | 191st |
| 2023 | 188th |
| 2024 | 186th |
What it sells
Its top export group is still gems and precious metals: 51% in 2024
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 12%
- Fats and oils 2%
- Precision and medical instruments 3%
- Aircraft and spacecraft 3%
- Coffee, tea and spices 3%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 4%
- Fish and seafood 11%
- Mechanical machinery 11%
- Gems and precious metals 51%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gems and precious metals | 82.9% | 51.4% |
| Mechanical machinery | 0.37% | 11.2% |
| Fish and seafood | 0.47% | 10.8% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 0.63% | 4.4% |
| Coffee, tea and spices | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Aircraft and spacecraft | 0.08% | 2.6% |
| Precision and medical instruments | 0.57% | 2.6% |
| Fats and oils | 5.1% | 2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 12% |
Who it trades with
France went from 45% to 23% of French Polynesia's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- France 23%
- United States 11%
- China 11%
- New Zealand 7%
- Netherlands 6%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| France | 45% | 23.1% |
| United States | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| China | 0.16% | 10.6% |
| New Zealand | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | 1.2% | 5.7% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeSources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.