New Zealand: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand berry market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable shrinkage. Berry consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in New Zealand

In value terms, berry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of berries in New Zealand stood at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average berry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood 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 berries were harvested in New Zealand; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the berry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, berry exports from New Zealand skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Australia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from New Zealand, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for berry exported from New Zealand were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Australia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were imported into New Zealand; reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of berry to New Zealand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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