New Caledonia

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with New Caledonia. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government:  Parliamentarism and Representative Democracy
Population: 271,030 (2021)
GDP: 10.07 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 0% - 31%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 0% - 40%
Major Exports: Ferroalloys ($809M), Nickel Ore ($734M), Nickel Mattes ($320M), Essential Oils ($6.78M), and Recreational Boats ($4.22M), exporting mostly to China ($1.06B), South Korea ($315M), Japan ($211M), Chinese Taipei ($85M), and Spain ($65.5M).
Major Imports: Refined Petroleum ($287M), Coal Briquettes ($135M), Cars ($103M), Packaged Medicaments ($83M), and Delivery Trucks ($63.9M), importing mostly from France ($873M), Australia ($310M), Singapore ($249M), New Zealand ($156M), and China ($149M).

January 18, 2023
Major exports of New Caledonia

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October 4, 2022
Major exports of New Caledonia

Major exports of New Caledonia

January 2, 2022
Major exports of New Caledonia

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November 15, 2021
Major exports of New Caledonia

The Major Imports of New Caledonia

August 28, 2021
Corporate income tax in New Caledonia

Corporate income tax in New Caledonia

July 22, 2021
Major exports of New Caledonia

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October 27, 2020
Corporate income tax in New Caledonia

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