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New Zealand-French Polynesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $117.33M total volume •New Zealand surplus: $113.50M

New ZealandFrench Polynesia

$115.41M

Exports (2023)

French PolynesiaNew Zealand

$1.91M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$113.50M

Surplus for New Zealand

Total Trade

$117.33M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between New Zealand and French Polynesia. Green line shows exports from New Zealand, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the New Zealand-French Polynesia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

New ZealandFrench Polynesia Exports

$115.41M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
7.8% top product
1Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled
$9.05M
7.8% of exports
2Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$6.71M
5.8% of exports
3Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter
$5.93M
5.1% of exports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)
$5.67M
4.9% of exports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics
$4.77M
4.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

New Zealand's export portfolio to French Polynesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

French PolynesiaNew Zealand Imports

$1.91M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
17.4% concentration
1Copper: waste and scrap
$333,399
17.4% of imports
2Aluminium: waste and scrap
$332,454
17.4% of imports
3Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless)
$255,400
13.3% of imports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$129,636
6.8% of imports
5Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron
$106,705
5.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

New Zealand's import pattern from French Polynesia reveals significant dependencyin copper: waste and scrap, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

New Zealand demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmeat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled to French Polynesia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $117.33M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: New Zealand-French Polynesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $117.33 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: New Zealand maintains a surplus of $113.50 million
  • Export Focus: New Zealand's primary exports include meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, dairy produce: derived from milk, butter
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from French Polynesia include copper: waste and scrap, aluminium: waste and scrap, ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $117.33M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with New Zealand leveraging its comparative advantages in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

New Zealand's specialization in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilledcomplements French Polynesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper: waste and scrap.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $117.33M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $117.33M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $117.33 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled and copper: waste and scrap demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

New Zealand's trade surplus of $113.50 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper: waste and scrap, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between New Zealand and French Polynesia represents a total trade volume of $117.33 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for New Zealand, with exports exceeding importsby $113.50 million.

Export Strengths

New Zealand's exports to French Polynesia total $115.41 million, with competitive advantages in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled, representing $9.05M or7.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from French Polynesia amount to $1.91 million, highlighting economic interdependence in copper: waste and scrap, with Copper: waste and scrap comprising17.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates New Zealand's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023