Kavalactone Ledger

Est. Pacific Export Value$72.0Mβ–² 14.2%
Annual Volume (est.)1,320tβ–Ό 1.2%
Regional ShareVanuatu 49%
Kavalactone Avg5.8%β–² 0.3%
Reported Supply1,320t
Top Destination (est.)US $85/kg
Data PeriodJan 2026
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄ Tonga Kula Aka$39.90β–² 11.1%
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄ Tonga Kula Kakano$29.93β–² 7.2%
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄ Tonga Hina Aka$27.13β–² 11.1%
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄ Tonga Hina Kakano$18.86β–² 7.2%
πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Fiji Waka$43.80β–² 11.1%
πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Fiji Lewena$35.04β–² 6.7%
πŸ‡»πŸ‡Ί Vanuatu Borogu$36.90β–² 5.9%
πŸ‡»πŸ‡Ί Vanuatu Palarasul$35.26β–² 6.2%
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄ Tonga Kula Aka$39.90β–² 11.1%
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄ Tonga Kula Kakano$29.93β–² 7.2%
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄ Tonga Hina Aka$27.13β–² 11.1%
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄ Tonga Hina Kakano$18.86β–² 7.2%
πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Fiji Waka$43.80β–² 11.1%
πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Fiji Lewena$35.04β–² 6.7%
πŸ‡»πŸ‡Ί Vanuatu Borogu$36.90β–² 5.9%
πŸ‡»πŸ‡Ί Vanuatu Palarasul$35.26β–² 6.2%
Tonga Kava Price Index
Kavalactone Ledger
The world's first publicly accessible, independent Tongan kava price index β€” tracking Aka (lateral roots) and Kakano (basal stumps) across all four island groups. All prices are indicative estimates. Updated annually for global importers & buyers.
Kula Aka / kg (indicative)
$39.90
β–² 11.1% YoY
Kula Kakano / kg (indicative)
$29.93
β–² 7.2% YoY
Reported Annual Volume
~150t
β–² 8.5% YoY
Island Groups
4
Tonga
Indicative Export β€” Kava Kula Aka
$39.90 USD/kg est.
β˜… Lateral roots Β· highest kavalactones
β–² 11.1% YoY
Indicative Farm Gate β€” Kakano
$29.93 / kg est.
✦ Dried basal stumps · entry grade
β–² 7.2% YoY
Market Export (blended, est.)
~$60 / kg est.
Landed USA β€” blended powder
β–² 9.1% YoY
Aka / Kakano Price Spread
1.33Γ—
Kula Aka premium over Kakano (est.)
All island groups
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Indicative Data Only. All prices, volumes and market figures shown are estimates derived from field research and publicly available trade data. They do not represent guaranteed transactional prices and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for commercial procurement decisions. Kavalactone Ledger / MGI accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of this data. Data is updated annually and may not reflect real-time market conditions. Full disclaimer & methodology β†’
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡΄
Kingdom of Tonga
Tongatapu Β· VavaΚ»u Β· HaΚ»apai Β· Κ»Eua β€” 4 island groups
$39.90
Top Grade / kg (indicative)
Tonga Kava Price Index
Indicative annual average prices (USD/kg) Β· 2018–2026 Β· Jan 2026 est.
#ProductGrade / Part Indicative Export PriceIndicative Farm GateIndicative Retail YoY ChangeVolume (est.)Trend
Price Trends β€” Tonga
Annual average indicative farmgate prices (USD/kg) Β· 2018–2026
Kula Aka
Kula Kakano
Blended Export (landed USA)
Kavalactone % by Island Group & Grade
Lab-tested sample averages Β· Tonga Β· Indicative ranges only
Historical Prices β€” Tonga
Annual average indicative prices (USD/kg) Β· 2018–2026 Β· Tonga farmgate
YearKula AkaYoY Kula KakanoYoY Blended ExportYoY Vol est. (t)
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