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 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 2012, the value of exports of services of French Polynesia increased substantially by 31.6 percent, reaching 1.1 bln US$, while its imports of services increased slightly by 2.5 percent and reached 517.2 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services surplus of 615.7 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: French Polynesia