French Polynesia Imports
Imports of goods and services, current US dollars.
Imports in French Polynesia decreased to 2.92 USD billion in 2024 from 2.92 USD billion in 2023.
French Polynesia Imports — History
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French Polynesia Imports — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
Imports in French Polynesia decreased to 2.92 USD billion in 2024 from 2.92 USD billion in 2023.
Over the last three years it rose twice and fell once.
Recent trend
A year earlier (2023) it was $2.9B, so the latest figure is $0.0B lower.
Over the past five years the average was $2.6B, with a range from $2.0B to $2.9B. The latest value is above that five-year average.
Historical context
This data series starts in 1991 and has 30 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 93% of all of them.
The highest value on record is $2.9B (2023) and the lowest is $0.8B (1993). The long-run average is $1.9B.
Compared with other countries
Among 184 economies with recent data, French Polynesia ranks 153rd from the top. The median across all these economies is $20.4B, so French Polynesia is below the typical country.
Within East Asia & Pacific (32 economies with data) it ranks 19th; the regional median is $6.1B.
Statistics
- Latest
- $2.9B2024
- Previous
- $2.9B
- 5-year average
- $2.6B
- Long-run average
- $1.9Bsince 1991
- All-time high
- $2.9B2023
- All-time low
- $0.8B1993
- Observations
- 30Annual
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9B | ▼ −0.0 |
| 2023 | $2.9B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2022 | $2.7B | ▲ +0.3 |
| 2021 | $2.4B | ▲ +0.3 |
| 2020 | $2.0B | ▼ −0.5 |
| 2019 | $2.6B | ▼ −0.1 |
| 2018 | $2.7B | ▲ +0.7 |
| 2017 | $2.0B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2016 | $1.9B | ▼ −0.0 |
| 2015 | $1.9B | ▼ −0.3 |
| 2014 | $2.2B | ▼ −0.0 |
| 2013 | $2.3B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2012 | $2.2B | ▼ −0.2 |
| 2011 | $2.4B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2010 | $2.3B | ▼ −0.0 |
| 2009 | $2.3B | ▼ −0.5 |
| 2008 | $2.8B | ▲ +0.3 |
| 2007 | $2.5B | ▲ +0.3 |
| 2006 | $2.1B | ▼ −0.1 |
| 2005 | $2.2B | ▲ +1.4 |
| 2000 | $0.8B | ▼ −0.1 |
| 1999 | $0.9B | ▼ −0.2 |
| 1998 | $1.1B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 1997 | $0.9B | ▼ −0.1 |
| 1996 | $1.0B | ▲ +0.0 |
| 1995 | $1.0B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 1994 | $0.9B | ▲ +0.0 |
| 1993 | $0.8B | ▼ −0.1 |
| 1992 | $0.9B | ▼ −0.0 |
| 1991 | $0.9B |
Imports — French Polynesia vs Peers
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Understanding Imports — a simple guide
What it measures
Imports of goods and services, current US dollars.
How it is calculated
Value of goods and services bought from other countries, in US dollars.
Imports include crude oil, electronics, gold and machinery.
Rising imports often reflect strong domestic demand.
Falling imports can reflect weaker demand or lower commodity prices.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
Imports reflect domestic demand and dependence on foreign energy, food and capital goods.
How to read it
Rising imports can signal strong domestic demand as well as competitiveness issues.
Data source
World Bank — World Development Indicators (series NE.IMP.GNFS.CD), annual data from 1991 to 2024. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.