Australia and Oceania: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The spinach market in Australia and Oceania rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, spinach production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of spinach production was Australia (X tons), comprising approx. 85% of total volume. Moreover, spinach production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), sixfold.

In Australia, spinach production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of spinach in Australia and Oceania was estimated at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 7.8%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the spinach yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of spinach were harvested in Australia and Oceania; stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the spinach harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, exports of spinach in Australia and Oceania reduced sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -28.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, spinach exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the spinach exports, with a CAGR of +13.2% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-18.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+33 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -31.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest spinach supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled +11.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, spinach export price decreased by -7.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+11.5%).

Spinach Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas purchases of spinach increased by 7.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 217%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a mild contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the key importers of spinach in Australia and Oceania, together achieving 79% of total imports. French Polynesia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Fiji (7.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, French Polynesia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Fiji ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 83% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +44.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 457% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+14.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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