Ores and metals exports in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: Ores and metals exports was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0%
Change on year
down 99.3%
World rank
191st
of 194 countries
All-time high
42.6%
in 1962
All-time low
0.0%
in 1975
Years of data
41
1962–2024

Ores and metals exports in French Polynesia, 1962–2024

0102030401962199320241962: 42.6 % of merchandise exports1973: 0.375 % of merchandise exports1974: 0.586 % of merchandise exports1975: 0 % of merchandise exports1976: 0.248 % of merchandise exports1977: 0.914 % of merchandise exports1978: 0.016 % of merchandise exports1979: 0.544 % of merchandise exports1980: 1.1 % of merchandise exports1981: 0.887 % of merchandise exports1982: 0.894 % of merchandise exports1983: 0.357 % of merchandise exports1996: 0.076 % of merchandise exports1997: 0.036 % of merchandise exports1998: 0.047 % of merchandise exports1999: 0.049 % of merchandise exports2000: 0.236 % of merchandise exports2001: 0.092 % of merchandise exports2002: 0.286 % of merchandise exports2003: 0.113 % of merchandise exports2004: 0.166 % of merchandise exports2005: 0.087 % of merchandise exports2006: 0.141 % of merchandise exports2007: 0.206 % of merchandise exports2008: 0.241 % of merchandise exports2009: 0.285 % of merchandise exports2010: 0.972 % of merchandise exports2011: 0.975 % of merchandise exports2012: 1.6 % of merchandise exports2013: 0.627 % of merchandise exports2014: 0.596 % of merchandise exports2015: 0.582 % of merchandise exports2016: 0.319 % of merchandise exports2017: 0.408 % of merchandise exports2018: 0.391 % of merchandise exports2019: 0.471 % of merchandise exports2020: 0.67 % of merchandise exports2021: 0.499 % of merchandise exports2022: 0.417 % of merchandise exports2023: 0.093 % of merchandise exports2024: 0.001 % of merchandise exports

Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.

Analysis

French Polynesia recorded 0.0% for ores and metals exports in 2024.

The figure is down 99.3% on the previous year and down 99.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in French Polynesia peaked at 42.6% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1975.

That places French Polynesia 191st out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Ores and metals exports in French Polynesia, year by year

Annual values for Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports) in French Polynesia, 1962 to 2024.
Year % of merchandise exports Change
1962 42.6%
1973 0.4% -99.1%
1974 0.6% +56.1%
1975 0.0% -100.0%
1976 0.2% +98062.1%
1977 0.9% +268.5%
1978 0.0% -98.3%
1979 0.5% +3348.8%
1980 1.1% +96.3%
1981 0.9% -17.0%
1982 0.9% +0.8%
1983 0.4% -60.1%
1996 0.1% -78.6%
1997 0.0% -52.9%
1998 0.0% +30.0%
1999 0.0% +4.2%
2000 0.2% +385.9%
2001 0.1% -61.1%
2002 0.3% +211.3%
2003 0.1% -60.5%
2004 0.2% +46.8%
2005 0.1% -47.4%
2006 0.1% +61.7%
2007 0.2% +45.8%
2008 0.2% +16.8%
2009 0.3% +18.5%
2010 1.0% +241.2%
2011 1.0% +0.3%
2012 1.6% +63.1%
2013 0.6% -60.6%
2014 0.6% -4.9%
2015 0.6% -2.3%
2016 0.3% -45.2%
2017 0.4% +28.0%
2018 0.4% -4.4%
2019 0.5% +20.6%
2020 0.7% +42.4%
2021 0.5% -25.6%
2022 0.4% -16.5%
2023 0.1% -77.7%
2024 0.0% -99.3%

French Polynesia compared with similar countries

  • French Polynesia's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.7%, 0% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
  • French Polynesia's 0.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.4%, 0% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Ores and metals exports in French Polynesia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1976 +98062.1% 0.0% 0.2%
1979 +3348.8% 0.0% 0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 42.6% 42.6% 42.6% 1
1970s 0.4% 0.0% 0.9% 7
1980s 0.8% 0.4% 1.1% 4
1990s 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 4
2000s 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% 10
2010s 0.7% 0.3% 1.6% 10
2020s 0.3% 0.0% 0.7% 5

Countries ranked near French Polynesia

  1. 188 Niger 0.0% compare
  2. 189 Bermuda 0.0% compare
  3. 190 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.0% compare
  4. 192 Iraq 0.0% compare
  5. 193 Cape Verde 0.0% compare
  6. 194 Yemen 0.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is ores and metals exports in French Polynesia?
Ores and metals exports in French Polynesia was 0.0% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in French Polynesia?
The highest recorded value was 42.6% in 1962.
What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in French Polynesia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1975.
How does French Polynesia rank for ores and metals exports?
French Polynesia ranks 191st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in French Polynesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports)
Unit
% of merchandise exports
Source
Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 9,796 data points, 1962–2025
Last refreshed

Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.