Copra and cocoa has raked an impressive SBD$511.9 million in combined export value for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Quarter of 2025.
This was announced by Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities on Thursday 9th October 2025.
This achievement has more than double last year’s total of SB$240.6 million.
This remarkable performance underscores the revitalization of the agriculture sector and the renewed confidence of farmers and buyers in the Solomon Islands’ commodity markets.
CEMA attributes this remarkable surge to:
- Increased world market prices for both cocoa and coconut products;
- Access to finance through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock’s Revolving Fund;
- Growing women and youth participation in farming and agribusiness ventures; and
- CEMA’s revitalized role as a key government catalyst linking farmers to domestic and export markets.
CEMA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Patterson Siliota, confirmed that cocoa exports have reached 6,010.251 metric tonnes this year and are expected to surpass the country’s record of 6,136.250 MT set in 2011.
With the final quarter still ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be a historic year for Solomon Islands cocoa.
“Our farmers deserve the credit; their hard work, together with government and partner support, is driving this success story,” Mr Siliota added.
Director CEMA CSC, Simon Chottu, said the achievement reflects “a strong and united effort across government, industry, traders, exporters and farming communities.”
“Crossing the half-billion-dollar mark in export value is a national achievement,” said Mr Chottu. “It reflects the commitment of our farmers in the fields, the traders and exporters who move our products, and the government institutions providing policy and financial support. Together, we are driving the resurgence of Solomon Islands agriculture.”
CEMA continues to implement the Government’s Revitalization and Recapitalization Strategy, ensuring that agriculture remains the backbone of the Solomon Islands economy, creating jobs, empowering youth, and delivering real income opportunities for rural families.
2025 Export Performance Summary
| Commodity | Volume (MT) | Export Value (SBD$) |
| Copra | 11,751.922 | $106,644,590 |
| Coconut Oil | 4,273.020 | $67,824,176 |
| Copra Meal | 1,972.490 | $2,754,171 |
| Dried Cocoa Beans | 6,010.251 | $334,683,929 |
| Total Combined Export Value | — | $511,906,866 |
– GOVT COM UNIT
