New Zealand: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand green bean market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -14.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -21.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in New Zealand

In value terms, green bean production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 128%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in New Zealand declined to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean yield increased by +5.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average green bean yield failed to regain momentum. 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 green beans production in New Zealand totaled X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 14%. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from New Zealand

Green bean exports from New Zealand declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, waning by -37.6% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 171%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Caledonia (X kg) was the main destination for green bean exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to New Caledonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cook Islands (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Niue (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Caledonia stood at -18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cook Islands (+13.2% per year) and Niue (+10.7% per year).

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X), Cook Islands ($X) and Fiji ($X) constituted the largest markets for green bean exported from New Zealand worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

Cook Islands, with a CAGR of +22.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niue ($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 Fiji (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, imports of green beans into New Zealand dropped significantly to X tons, waning by -50.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main green bean supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Fiji (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Fiji (-8.1% per year) and the United States (+85.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to New Zealand, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Fiji (-1.1% per year) and the United States (+67.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean import price increased by +70.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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