The Statistical Institute of French Polynesia (ISPF) publish results of the sector for 2010.
Pearl farming in 2010
In 2010, the share of exports in total pearl local exports remained at 70% (against 92.5% in 2000), results a decline of 1.5% of the value of exports in one year. The volume on it increased by 5%. In 2010, the average price of pearl products for export increased from 490 CFP per gram to 460 CFP. Between 2001 and 2010, average price was divided by 4. Export volumes continue to grow faster so that the value with a doubling of volumes since 2006, while sales generated in exports fell 33%. The pearl is thus always a victim of decline in the quality of the product accompanied by over production. This trend professionals concerned about the Tahitian pearl. In addition, the distribution International that is concentrated to some traders, the promotion and marketing of the Tahitian pearl is still under competition and production is increasing worldwide. The areas open to the lagoon pearl nuclei and imports are increasing in 2010 parallel with a decrease in the number of concessions and producers. The number of dealers decreases significantly indicating a slowdown in sales.
The results of the cultured pearl gross export record their fifth year consecutive decline in sales (7.4 billion CFP, or – 1.5% in 2010), and the fourth consecutive year of increase in export volumes (16 000 tonnes, up 5%). while revenues reach the lowest level ever recorded, the volumes to reach by contrast the highest level. Mechanically, the average price per gram of pearl stood at its lowest level (460 CFP, against 490 in 2009). The number of pearls exports is also increasing at a high level (9.9 million + 1%), lowering the price of the pearl to 740 F. CFP (- 2%). The weight per pearl is almost stable (+ 2% to 1.63 gram).
Source: ISPF
You can download full report but it’s in French.
Here is a link of report translated in English (not accurate but can understand it)
Report in English (it’s CFP and not euro for exchange)
