Australia imported 42,906 kg of kava in Q1 2026, a 14.5 per cent decrease from Q4 2025’s 50,161 kg. The decline may reflect a balancing out from larger figures over the end-of-year period. Q1 2026 volumes remain 24 per cent higher than Q1 2025 (34,548 kg), indicating sustained year-on-year growth.

Australia imported 50,161 kg of kava in Q4 2025, making it the strongest quarter of the year. This brings total imports for 2025 to 170,309 kg, lifting cumulative volumes under the Kava Pilot Program to just over 635,000 kg since commercial imports commenced in December 2021.

The study aims to capture a comprehensive picture of Fiji’s existing pineapple farming systems, with a particular focus on the supply of fresh, whole pineapples for the New Zealand supermarket trade.

Australia remains a key destination for Pacific agricultural exports, with notable trends emerging across key commodities.

This report provides a multi-year view of Australia’s imports from the Pacific, compiled by PTI Australia to support Pacific businesses. It offers commodity-specific insights to inform market strategy, highlight growth trends, and identify areas of future export potential across the region.

The Pacific region is poised for transformative change, with Gender Lens Investing (GLI) emerging as a pivotal strategy to drive inclusive economic growth while achieving significant financial returns.

Commissioned by Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ), this study underscores the untapped potential of women-led enterprises in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and offers actionable recommendations to align investment strategies with gender equity goals.

Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) has released a comprehensive report, Transforming Waste into Vale – Investment Opportunities and Strategic Approaches in the Pacific Island Countries Waster Management Sector.

Please contact PTI NZ’s Investment Facilitation manager Rohan Parekh  for more information. rohan.parekh@pacifictradeinvest.com