The territory’s imports increased by 4.9% in value terms, driven by consumer goods, particularly food products, whose imports rose significantly, by 22.5%. For businesses, imports of intermediate goods declined by 3.8% due to lower imports of metal products and electrical and electronic components. At the same time, imports of capital goods contracted by 12.1%, although this trend masks strong heterogeneity across sectors of activity.
Activity in the construction and public works sector remained supported by several public works projects. Despite the decline in imports of cement and metal products for construction, down 4.5% and 41.0% respectively, employment in the sector increased in 2025 (+7.8%). Air transport also saw a clear recovery after the disruptions of 2024 linked to the riots in New Caledonia, reaching a record level of traffic, with 46,141 passengers in 2025.
The banking sector continued to show an excess of deposits over loans, in a context of improved corporate cash positions and consolidated household savings. Total outstanding loans declined, excluding the scope effect.