New Zealand: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand grain market fell slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in New Zealand

In value terms, grain production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average grain yield in New Zealand expanded modestly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average grain 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.

The grain harvested area in New Zealand reduced to X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of cereal grains exported from New Zealand shrank markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea, the UK, Fiji, Germany, the Netherlands, France and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Grain Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest grain supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), ninefold.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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