New Zealand: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand cabbage market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -1.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in New Zealand

In value terms, cabbage production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in New Zealand contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average cabbage yield remained at a 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, the harvested area of cabbage and other brassicas in New Zealand was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 7.2% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from New Zealand expanded significantly to X tons, growing by 11% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +58.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Samoa (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from New Zealand, together accounting for 72% of total exports. Cook Islands, Kiribati, French Polynesia and Vanuatu lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kiribati (with a CAGR of +43.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Fiji ($X), New Caledonia ($X) and Samoa ($X) were the largest markets for cabbage exported from New Zealand worldwide, together accounting for 69% of total exports. Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati and Vanuatu lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Kiribati, with a CAGR of +52.2%, 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

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 53% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage export price increased by +72.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to French Polynesia ($X per ton) and Vanuatu ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Samoa ($X per ton) and Fiji ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to French Polynesia (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into New Zealand

Cabbage imports into New Zealand fell dramatically to X kg in 2022, waning by -94% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 269% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 353% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tonga (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +24.4%).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to New Zealand, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tonga ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 89% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Tonga totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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