French Polynesia

In 2013, the value of merchandise exports of French Polynesia increased moderately by 9.0 percent to reach 151.5 mln US$, while its merchandise imports increased moderately by 6.4 percent to reach 1.8 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively large deficit of 1.7 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Developed Europe at -673.8 mln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in French Polynesia were moderately concentrated amongst partners; imports were diversified. The top 4 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 10 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2011, the value of exports of services of French Polynesia decreased slightly by 4.4 percent, reaching 861.1 mln US$, while its imports of services decreased substantially by 15.6 percent and reached 504.5 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services surplus of 356.6 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: French Polynesia