Quarterly Statistical Indicators (QSI)
Key economic and social indicators released quarterly by the Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics
Copra and Cocoa Production (refer to Table 1.1)
Copra production figures for June quarter 2024 increased in volume by 40% or 945 tonnes over the previous quarter and it also increased by 54% or by 1,156 tonnes over the same quarter of the previous year.
The total recorded value of copra production increased by VT 104 million over the previous quarter, it also increased by VT 113 million over the same quarter of the previous year.
Copra producers price per tonne increased by 50% over the previous quarter and it also increased by 50% over the corresponding period in 2024.
Cocoa production in volume increased by 415 tonnes over the previous quarter. It also increased by 553 tonnes when compared to June quarter of 2024.
The recorded value of cocoa production increased by VT 166 million or VT 52 million over the previous quarter and it also increased by VT 236 million over the same quarter of the previous year.
Cocoa producers's price remains unchanged over the previous quarter. it increased by 25% or VT 80,000 per tonne over the same quarter of the previous year.
Cattle Production (refer to Table 1.2)
The total number of cattle heads slaughtered in June quarter 2025 stood at 2,364. It increased by 4% or 80 heads when compared to previous quarter and it also decreased by 15% over the same quarter of the previous year.
Trade Summary (In million Vatu)
June quarter 2024 to June quarter 2025
Trade Deficit (refer to Table 6.1)
Vanuatu’s trade deficit stood at VT 7,890 million for June quarter 2025. The deficit slightly improved by 5% over the previous quarter, it also improved by 19% compared to June quarter of 2024.
Domestic Exports (refer to Tables 6.1 and 6.2)
In June quarter 2025, provisional figures in domestic export earnings (excluding re-exports) stood at VT 2,397 million, an increase of VT 957 million from VT 1,440 million. The increase was mainly due to increase in kava by VT 272 million, sawn timber bt VT 130 million, Copra by VT 56 million, Fish by VT 20 million, Coconut Oil by 18 million, Beef Veal by VT 11 million and Alcoholic Drink by VT 1 million when compared tp previous quarter
Domestic Exports In Million Vatu June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Copra Exports (refer to tables 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4
In June quarter 2025, the quantity of copra decreased by 134% or 364 tonnes over the previous quarter from 272 tonnes to 636 tonnes.
In value terms, copra exports increased by 170% or VT 56 million over the previous quarter from VT 33 million to VT 89 million.
The average export price of copra increased by 37% or VT 38 per kg over the previous quarter.
Copra export receipts constituted a 4% share of the total domestic exports in value forJune quarter 2025.
Copra Exports (Quantity in tonnes)
June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025.
Coconut Oil Exports (refer to Tables 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4)
The quantity of Coconut oil exports for June quarter 2024 increased by 4% or 23 tonnes compared to the previous quarter from 546 tonnes to 569 tonnes.
In value terms, coconut oil exports increased by 22% or VT 18 million over the previous quarter from VT 81 million to VT 98 million.
The average export price of coconut oil increased by 55% or VT 62 over the previous quarter.
Coconut oil receipts constituted a 4% share of total domestic export value in June quarter of 2024
Coconut Oil Exports (Quantity in tonnes)
June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025.
Cocoa Exports (refer to Tables 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4)
In June quarter 2025, the quantity of cocoa exports increased by 381 % or 427 tonnes over the previous quarter from 304 tonnes to 223 tonnes.
In value terms, cocoa exports decreased by 227% or VT 272 million over the previous quarter from VT 120 million to VT 392 million.
The average export price of cocoa decreased by 3% or VT 21 per kilo over previous quarter.
Cocoa exports receipts constituted a 16% share of the total domestic exports value in December quarter 2025.
Cocoa Exports (Quantity in tonnes)
December quarter 2022 to December quarter 2024.
Beef Exports (refer to Tables 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4)
In June quarter of 2025 beef exports in quantity increased by 15 tonnes over the previous quarter.
In value terms, beef exports increased by VT 11 million over the previous quarter.
The average beef export price increased by 731 per kg over the previous quarter.
Beef export in value constituted less than 1% share of the total domestic export receipts in June quarter 2025
Beef Exports (Quantity in tonnes)
June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Kava Exports (refer to Tables 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4)
Kava exports in quantity in June quarter of 2025 increased by 43% or 101 tonnes over the previous quarter from 234 tonnes to 336 tonnes.
In value terms, kava exports stood at VT 1,497 million an increase of 55% or VT 532 million over the previous quarter from VT 965 million.
The average kava export price increased by 4% or VT 168 per kilo over the previous quarter.
Kava exports constituted a 62% share of the total domestic export receipts in June quarter 2025.
Kava Exports
Quantity in tonnes June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Share of Commodities to Main Countries of Exports (refer to Table 6.5)
The share of commodities to main countries of export destination includes: Australia at 10%, New Caledonia 5%, New Zealand at 2 %, European Community at 1%, Other MSG countries at 8% and Other countries accounted for 74% share of the main exports destination in December quarter of 2024. The top five countries within the “Other Countries” category were China, United States of America, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Imports for Home Consumption (refer to Tables 6.6 and 6.8) – Domestic Demand
Imports for home consumption increased in value over the previous quarter by 5% or VT 522 million in the June quarter of 20225 from VT 9,933 milliion to VT 10,456 million
The main imported commodity groups that contributed to this increase were: Food and Live Animals by VT 447 million, Mineral Fuels by VT 343 million, Basic Manufactured Products by VT 215 million, Miscellaneous Manufactured Goods by VT 149 million, Oils Fats & Waxes by VT 22 million and Chemical Products by VT 17 million over the previous quarter
In terms of share of commodity groups to total imports receipts, Machines & Transport Equipment at 29%, followed by Food & Live Animals at 19%, Basic Manufactured goods at
16%, Mineral Fuels at 12%, Miscellaneous Manufactured Goods at 11%, Chemical Products at 6%, Beverages and Tobacco at 3%, Crude
Materials at 2 % ,Oils, Fats & Waxes at 1% and Goods Not Elsewhere Classified at less than 1%.
The total value of the selected ten major imported items increased by 64% in June quarter 2025 over the previous quarter from VT 1,238 million to VT 2,033 million.
The commodities that increased in value were: Distillate fuels (ADO) by VT 332 million, Cement by VT 218 million, Rice by VT 118 million, Wheat flour by VT 68 million, Jet Fuel and Aviation by VT 66 million, Pharmaceutical products by VT 34 million and Cigarette & Tobacco by VT 12 million over the previous quarter.
In terms of the share of the selected ten major imports receipts; Distillate fuels recorded the largest share at 45%, followed by Cement at 15%, Rice at 13%, Motor Vehicle transport, Cigarettes and Tobacco and Pharmaceutical Products at 6% each, Wheat flour at 5%, Jet fuel and aviation Kerosene at 4% and Personal
& Household effects and Motor Spirit at less than 1% each of the total value of the major ten items.
Imports for Home Consumption
In million Vatu June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Quarterly Total visitors (refer to Tables 7.1,7.3 and 7.4)
Visitors by air in June quarter of 2025 stood at 23,477 indicating an increase of 44% visitors over the previous quarter.
Australian visitors represented 61% of all air visitors in June quarter 2025
Countries that recorded a increase over previous quarter include; Australia by 5,540 visitors, Europe by 881 visitors, Other Pacific Countries
by 697 visitors, New Zealand by 632 visitors, China by 551 visitors, and North America by 49 visitors.
Holiday visitors accounted a share of 79 % of air visitors, followed by visiting friends and relatives at 6%, business, meetings or conferences at 5%, visitors on transit at 1% and Other purposes at 9%.
Number of Visitors by Quarter
June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025.
Consumer Price Index (refer to Tables 4.1 and 4.2)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the June quarter of 2025, showed an increase of (+1.2%). Port Vila increase by (+1.1%), Luganville (+1.6%), and Lenakel (+2.0%) compared to the previous quarter. When compared to the June, quarter of 2024, the Vanuatu index increased by (+0.1%). Port Vila Index decreased by (-0.6%), while Luganville index and Lenakel increase respectively by (+2.3%) and (+4.2%).
At national level, increases in the expenditure groups were: Food (+0.7%), Health (+8.2%), Education (+0.9%), Transportation (+0.7%), and Miscellaneous (+1.8%). The increases were driven by the price movement of meals and takeaway food, fruits and vegetables, medical testing, school fees for private school, repair and services of motor vehicle, and personal accessorInflation Rate Rate of change: June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Inflation Rate Rate of change: June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Summary of Government Revenue and Expenditure
Total Government Operation (TGO) (refer to Table 5.1)
The total government revenue for June quarter 2025 stood at VT 15,811 million of which 84% is recurrent revenue while 16% were grants received from abroad. Total revenue increased by 7% over the previous quarter and it also increased by 48% over corresponding period in 2024
The total government expenditure for June quarter 2025 increased by 23% over the previous quarter, it also increased by 1% over the corresponding period in 2024.
Total Government Operations In million Vatu June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Government Revenue (refer to Table 5.1)
The total government revenue excluding donors in June quarter 2025 stood at VT 13,203 million. This is an increase of 24% over the previous quarter, it also increase by 49% over corresponding period in 2024. The total tax revenue collected for June quarter totalled up to VT 6,024 million, it decreased by 20% over the previous quarter, it also decreased by 4% over June quarter of 2024.
Total Revenue Excluding Donors (In million Vatu)
June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Government Expenditure (refer to Table 5.1)
The total government expenditure in June quarter 2025 stood at VT 11,305 million. Compensation of employees made up 46% or VT 5,176 million of total government expenditure in June quarter 2025. This is an increase of 1% over the previous quarter, it also increased by 19% compared to June quarter of 2024.
Total Government Expenditure (In million Vatu)
June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
Energy Consumption (refer to Table 3)
The total energy consumed (expressed in Kilowatts) for June quarter 2025 stood at 19,759 which is a decrease of 2% over the previous quarter. However it increased by 1% over the corresponding period in 2024. The contributors to the increase of electricity consumption over the corresponding quarter in 2024 was Luganville by 3% and Malekula by 2%.
Electricity (In ‘000 Kwh)
June quarter 2023 to June quarter 2025
The total volume of imported petrol, diesel and kerosene stood at 8,099 litres in June quarter of 2025, indicating an increase of 21% over the previous quarter from 6,684 litres. However it decrease by 70% when compared to the June quarter of 2024.
