New Zealand: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand artichoke market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent increase. Artichoke consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Artichoke Production in New Zealand

In value terms, artichoke production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of artichokes in New Zealand amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of artichokes production in New Zealand stood at less than X ha, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of artichokes decreased by -98.3% to X kg for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 97%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cook Islands (X kg) was the main destination for artichoke exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, artichoke exports to Cook Islands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cook Islands stood at +23.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (-0.9% per year) and French Polynesia (-16.1% per year).

In value terms, Cook Islands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for artichokes exports from New Zealand, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cook Islands amounted to +24.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (+2.0% per year) and French Polynesia (-9.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 330% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cook Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to French Polynesia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X kg of artichokes were imported into New Zealand; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 135,533%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38,407%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of artichoke to New Zealand, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +272.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artichokes to New Zealand.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +199.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average artichoke import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price decreased by -20.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2017 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -19.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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